What's New in Fargo-Moorhead
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Riverfront Park Conservation Area
Size: 19.1 acres Restoration of this site began in 2018 Parking: a small parking lot is available for visitors Trails: paved trails along the Red River are present Habitat: site will be seeded with native prairie grasses, forbs and flowers The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between Audubon Dakota, …READ MORE
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Homestead Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 10.9 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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Horn Park Conservation Area
Size: 15.9 acres Restoration of this site began in 2018 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors Habitat: Horn Park will be seeded with native 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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Lemke Conservancy Park Conservation Area
Size: 23.9 acres Restoration of this site will begin in 2019 Parking: small parking lot is available for visitors, located north of the park’s playground Trails: mowed and cleared trails are present Habitat: woodlands and wetlands can be explored within the park The Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative is a joint project between …READ MORE
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Lions Conservancy Park Conservation Area
Size: 45 acres Restoration for this site began in 2018 Parking: a small lot is available for visitors Trails: mowed trails present 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 …READ MORE
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North River Drive Prairie Conservation Area
Size: 17.9 acres Restoration of this site began in 2016, no trails are present, but it is 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 …READ MORE
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Forest River Conservation Area
Size: 61.5 acres Restoration of this site began in 2014 Trails: will be completed November 2018 Habitat: more than 40 acres of woodlands and 15 acres of prairie Species: Marbled Godwits, Tree Sparrows, Red-wing blackbirds, Rose-breasted grosbeak, Virginia rail and Field Sparrows Parking: a small lot is available for visitors The Urban Woods …READ MORE
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Heritage Hills Conservation Area
Size: 35.2 acres Restoration of this site began in 2014 Parking: limited street parking is available for visitors Habitat: Wetlands and over 30 acres of prairie habitat are being restored at Heritage Hills Species observed: Bobolink, Western Medowlark, Upland Sand Piper, Grasshopper Sparrow, along with geese and mallards. Switchgrass, Green Needlegrass, and Yarrow …READ MORE
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Iwen Park
Iwen Park features two disc golf courses, a boat ramp with access to the Red River, fishing spots, mountain bike trails and cross country ski trails in the winter. The park offers a quick 9-hole disc golf course and a full 18-hole championship course.