Dakota County is restoring about three acres in Thompson County Park. Woody invasive species, including buckthorn, honeysuckle and Siberian elm, have been removed and restored to native oak savanna.
Dakota County Parks provided funds for the project.
Project schedule
2022: Woody brush removal (completed)
2022: Prepare and seed 3.2-acre savanna (completed)
2023-2025: Establish maintenance of savanna
2023: Install native plant plugs with volunteers