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Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Prairie
Saturday, August 25, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Prairie Communities along the Crow River – a Saturday Morning Hike
Where: Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (Hanover/Rogers)
When: Saturday August 25th, 2014 (9AM to 11AM)
Leaders: John Moriarty, Senior Manager of Wildlife for Three Rivers Park District, and Three Rivers Staff
Come join other MNNPS members for a Saturday morning hike into the prairie communities of Crow-Hassan Park Preserve. Participants will be led by John through the rolling hills, woods, lakes, wetlands and prairie of this 2,800 acre metro park reserve to view the native vegetation and wildlife that call this fantastic place home.
Crow-Hassan has a 1,200 acre restored prairie complex in northwest Hennepin County. Restored prairie units range from 3 to 50 years old. This reserve is a highly diverse prairie with over 100 species of forbs and 20 species of grasses and sedges. The hike will be approximately 3 miles on turf and sand trails.
Highlights for the field trip are early fall flowering forbs, including blazingstars, goldenrods, and early asters. Prairie animals including Fritillary butterflies, Monarchs, Bullsnakes and Plains hog-nosed snakes will be discussed and observed. There will also be an opportunity to view grassland bird species.
Directions: Park at the trailhead located at 12595 Park Drive, Hanover, MN.
Field trips are open to MNNPS members only and pre-registration is required. To register, send an email to: Ken Arndt <ken.arndt@mnrinc.us>