Malmberg Prairie SNA
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80 Acres Located from Crookston 9 miles W on Co Hwy 9, then 2 miles S on Co Hwy 56. Turn E and park on NE corner of SNA. Polk County Twp 149N Rng 48W Sec 16 Type: Prairie Grasslands ECS Subsection: Red River Prairie |
Description:
Malmberg Prairie, situated within the southern basin of the ancient
Glacial Lake Agassiz, is one of the last undisturbed tracts in this
intensively farmed area. Bison once roamed on this very sod, among the
big and little bluestem, the mat muhly, and the cordgrass. The poorly
drained silt and clay soils support both mesic and wet prairie plant
communities. Rare animal species on the site include prairie vole,
white-tailed jack rabbit, and sharp-tailed sparrow. Short-eared owl and LeConte's sparrow can
also be found. Maximilian's sunflower, Heath's aster, wild prairie rose, northern bedstraw, and
closed gentians color the prairie. The best time to visit is late summer when asters, goldenrods,
sunflowers, and blazing stars are in bloom.
*indicates ownership in part or in whole by The Nature Conservancy.
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