Property: Prairie Moraine County Park
Project Status: Active or In Progress
Project Schedule: Ongoing
Dane County Parks staff and volunteers have worked for several years to restore the three primary natural resources communities that existed historically in the park: prairie, oak savanna/opening, and oak woodland. The restored landscape will provide improved ecosystem benefits, such as water infiltration and pollinator habitat, and also offer visitors a biologically diverse landscape to explore.
Invasive species management is a large part of this restoration effort. Typically a mix of management options combined with seeding or planting the area in native plants after the invasives are removed provides the most successful and longest lasting benefits. To learn more about the different methods used, check out these Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) or visit our Invasive Species Management webpage.
For more information on vegetation management at this park, please view our presentation (PDF) or view the Plans/Documents tab below. Much of the restoration work is being accomplished with the help of Ice Age Trail Alliance and Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc volunteers.
Guiding Documents:
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Kiosk Signage:
Darren Marsh, Park Director
Dane County Parks Division
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison, WI 53718
marsh@countyofdane.com
(608) 224-3766