Prairie in restoration
Native grasses and flowers feed pollinators, shelter birds, and hold the soil. Selective clearing helps the prairie recover.
How we restore the prairieLook closely.Life is everywhere.
Prairie, wetland, ravine, and garden shelter wildlife throughout the preserve.
Prairie- native grasses and flowers
Wetland- seasonal water
Garden- nectar and host plants
Ravine- shade and shelter
Every habitat tells a different story.
Water, native plants, shelter, and open space support different species.
Seasonal wetland
Rain creates a changing classroom for frogs, insects, and birds.
Bird habitat
Food, water, shelter, and a blind make quiet observation possible.
Pollinator garden
Nectar flowers and host plants support a complete life cycle.
Birdwatching at ANC.
Bring binoculars. Stay for the chorus.
Cardinals, woodpeckers, wrens, kingfishers, doves, and seasonal visitors gather near the bird blind.
A garden that gives back.
Butterflies need nectar flowers and host plants, along with sun, shallow water, and protection from pesticides. Staggered bloom times provide food from spring through fall.
Wild means wild.
Venomous snakes live at ANC and are protected. Keep your distance.
- Stop and give space
- Never provoke, handle, corner, or attempt to move a snake.
- Choose another route
- Back away slowly and take a wide path around the animal.
- Dress with care
- Wear closed-toed shoes and stay on marked trails.
- Understand their role
- Snakes are essential predators in a balanced ecosystem.