Leaf color: 25-50% |
Flower color: 50-75% |
Grass color: 75-100% |
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Where to go: Take a hike on Beaver or Fawn trail to find the bits of color bursting through the green canopy. The cool weather makes for an enjoyable hike on our 11 miles of hiking trails.
What you'll see: The Sumac, Prickly Ash and Virginia Creeper are adding a beautiful red to the woods. The trees of the big woods are beginning to change from their summer green to a variety of muted fall colors. The Maples are showing some yellow, orange and red while the White Ash are turning a muted maroon. Spots of red and brown are beginning to show on the oaks throughout the park. The trees are also showing a bit of bronze that pops next to the leaves that have yet to turn.
Also of interest:
September 6 through October 19 take part in a Fall Photo Quest collecting photos of 12 different things throughout the park (cameras are available in the park office for free checkout).
Saturday, October 5, 1:00-4:00 Join the Friends of Nerstrand Big Woods in collecting seeds from the prairie. The prairie seeds collected will be used in next year's plantings. Meet at the Visitor Center at 1:00pm, from there we will venture out to the prairie. Light Refreshments will be served.
Big Woods Run, October 12- Lace up your running shoes and enjoy a fall day in the Big Woods. For more details visit www.finalstrectch.com. 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K
Last updated: September 30, 2013Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there9700 170th Street East
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ContactPhone: 507-333-4840 Email: nerstrand.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Spring Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday, variable depending on staff availability. If no one is available, please leave a message. When office is closed, please use the self-registration station at the front of the office to purchase daily and annual permits, and to register for camping. Annual permits purchased through self-registration will be mailed to you. |
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