What's New in Fargo-Moorhead
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South River Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 22.6 Restoration for this site began in 2018 Parking: Located next to the River Drive neighborhood. Limited parking is available on River Drive South. Trails: mowed trails present Habitat: Native prairie grasses, flowers and forbs. This site is host to a Pollinator Study conducted by NDSU. The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative …READ MORE
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Unicorn Park Conservation Area
Size: 11.7 acres Restoration of this site began in 2014 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors Trails: a paved trail runs adjacent to the restored prairie Habitat: native prairie grasses, forbs and flowers The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red …READ MORE
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Riverview Circle Conservation Area
Size: 27.4 acres Restoration of this site began in 2016 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors Habitat: diverse prairie grasse, forbs and flowers. A small pond is adjacent to the prairie. The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed …READ MORE
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North River Grassland Conservation Area
Size: 8.2 acres Restoration of this site will begin in 2019, but it is currently open to the public. The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed District and the cities of Fargo and Moorhead to restore grassland and woodland areas …READ MORE
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Northwest River Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 29.7 acres Restoration of this site began in 2018 The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed District and the cities of Fargo and Moorhead to restore grassland and woodland areas in Fargo and Moorhead. Currently there is nearly 1,000 …READ MORE
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Oakport Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 112.3 acres Restoration of this site began in 2017 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors Trails: mowed trails are present Habitat: prairie grasses, forbs and flowers This site is host to a pollinator study conducted by NDSU The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, …READ MORE
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Orchard Glen Conservation Area
Size: 54.5 acres ​Restoration of this site will begin in 2019 Parking: a small marked lot is available for visitors Habitat: Previously an apple orchard, restoration of the woodland, prairie, and wetland habitats on this site will make Orchard Glen a suitable home for a number of bird species. Target species: Bobolink, Wood …READ MORE
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Pioneer Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 22.6 acres Restoration of this site will begin in 2019, but it is currently open to the public The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed District and the cities of Fargo and Moorhead to restore grassland and woodland areas …READ MORE
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Pontes Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 19.1 acres Restoration for this site began in 2014 Parking: street parking is available for visitors Trails: paved trails are present Habitat: diverse native prairie grasses, forbs and flowers The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed District and the …READ MORE
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River Oaks Conservation Area
Size: 32.9 acres Restoration of this site began in 2018 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors near park entrance Trails: cleared trails are present within the woodlands of the park The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, Fargo Parks District, Buffalo- Red River Watershed District …READ MORE