Frontenac State Park Association
Planted native trees as 174 prairie forbs to restore oak savanna.
- 45 trees planted
- 403 volunteer hours
- $1,000 local match
Installed tree cages around young, naturally growing pine trees.
“[Volunteers] enjoyed trekking into the woods to find pine trees, some already chewed down by deer but still viable, that could be . . . protected for years to come.”
Planted new trees to replace vulnerable ash trees.
Restored 0.5 acres of prairie/wooded edge habitat.
“Specific, visible accomplishments like these make it easier to engage new volunteers and raise funds for improvements.”
Installed tree cages around young, naturally growing oak trees.
“We had volunteers from age six to 60s. Many talked about volunteering in the future and coming back to see how ‘their’ trees are doing.”
Planted native trees as 174 prairie forbs to restore oak savanna.
Thank you and congratulations to the five friends groups who implemented habitat restoration projects in 2018. Their hard work and dedication for their parks is evident! The state parks, wildlife, and park visitors truly benefit from their steadfast investment.
In 2019, P&TC will work with the DNR to carry out year two of this grant program. Another round of friends groups will be selected to spearhead habitat restoration projects in different state parks.