by Claire Theijsmeijer | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
As the weather warmed up quickly the bugs also came out fast and furious; Including ticks. There has been reports of ticks from visitors to the park; on people and dogs. The ticks were the dog tick that do not contain Lyme, and that is not to say that there are not...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
There was a set of keys lost in December in the park. They have been taped to the trailhead sign at the parking lot. If you are the owner of the keys please retrieve them and let us know when you have picked them up. Thank you! friendsofmalcolmsonecopark@gmail...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are excited to have groups of Ecosystem Restoration students doing field projects on the prairie, the forest, and the pond. They will share their findings and proposals for actions, with the Friends, which will be very helpful for our planning. Some of the students...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
In May, the Friends Committee planted 70 shrubs in a wet area of the prairie. They watered them over the dry summer, and all are growing well. Watch for blossoms next spring, and berries in summer that the pollinators and birds will love
by Claire Theijsmeijer | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
The 3 areas that were sprayed for invasive plants over the past 2 years are looking much better. In October 2020, with the help of an NPCA grant and volunteers, we dug out Buckthorn and Bittersweet vine that was missed, and replanted one area with 105 native shrubs....
by Claire Theijsmeijer | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mike and Veronica led the planting of several dozen trays of native wildflowers from seeds. These have been cared for over the summer, and are growing very well. Some were planted in the prairie, and the rest are waiting till spring 2021 to be sold at our plant sale,...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | May 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Attached is a document that is guiding the Friends of Malclmson in our current restoration projects. We are going to be planting and installing demonstration plots in the prairie. We are trying to figure out the best way to deal with the invasive species in the...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some interesting crop circles as well as planted trees and shrubs showed up in the park this morning in the tall grass area to the right of the main entrance. A few of the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park were busy this morning physical distancing and planting some...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | May 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
We hope everyone is staying safe during these unprecedented times. The park and parking lot is open again and with the weather warming up please be respectful of the park and those using the park. Physical distancing is the new normal, please be aware of this when...
by Claire Theijsmeijer | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may see some of the Friends of Malcolmson Eco Park around cleaning up this invasive species. Toxic chemicals produced by the root interferes with the growth of native species, and they also seed and spread very quickly. Attached is an information sheet from...
