• Date: June 25, 2022
  Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
  Location: River Campground
  1314 Fig Ave
  Coon Rapids, IA 50058

Join us for one session, two sessions, or all three sessions as we learn and explore 3 unique native prairie remnants. Carissa Shoemaker, Director of Land Stewardship at Whiterock Conservancy, will share her knowledge of Whiterock Conservancy's rare prairie ecosystems, and the land management tools and techniques her team is implementing to keep the prairies thriving.

As we venture to Tuel and Judson Prairie, Jon Judson will discuss land history, plant identification, and share with us a tour of his private prairie where John has protected, restored, and collected seed to make sure that the legacy of this prairie can continue. Hear the story of the lone raccoon that played a big part in saving this prairie.

Please bring water and a lunch. If you need a lunch, there are restaurants in Coon Rapids. Plan to walk up to one mile.

If you need special accommodations to attend or have concerns about accessibility, please contact Whiterock Conservancy directly.

SESSION ONE
Seeps and Oak Savanna - 10 am to 12 pm
Whiterock Conservancy
River Campground - 1314 Fig Ave, Coon Rapids, IA
Whiterock Conservancy’s 5,500 acres features remnant seeps along the Middle Raccoon River. Characteristic species include spotted joe-pye weed, sensitive fern, and flat-topped aster. Whiterock also participates in active oak savanna and woodland restoration, which is marked by a blend of loosely scattered oaks and an understory of diverse prairie species.

SESSION TWO
Tuel Prairie - 1pm to 2:30pm
125th and Hickory - From Bayard go 2 miles west on Hwy 141, south on Hickory Ave 1 ½ miles
Tuel Prairie is a privately-owned beautiful dry/mesic remnant prairie with unique species such as red root, scurfy pea, prairie turnip, and toadflax. There are 3 adjacent prairie reconstructions that were created with seed from the remnant site.

SESSION THREE
Judson Prairie - 3:00pm – 4:30pm
From Bayard go 6 miles south on Justice Ave (N70), then ½ mile west on 160th St, then south ½ mile on Juniper Ave.
Judson Prairie is a privately-owned remnant dry prairie and expect to see an awesome population of pale purple coneflower. In addition, unique species include scaley blazing star, hairy gramma, grooved yellow flax, sand milkweed, and downy gentian.

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