Hanson Prairie Preserve

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	This 30 acre tall-grass prairie is the labor-of-love product of Dick and Lou Hanson who began converting a creek bottom farm field to a warm season tall-grass prairie environment in the mid 1980’s. The Hanson’s, who still reside adjacent to the preserve, donated their prairie to the Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education (MCFEE). In the summer of 2000, the Madison County Conservation Board entered into a management agreement with MCFEE and oversees and manages the area as a prairie preserve and will continue to incorporate a diversity of wildflower species. The public is encouraged to come and explore the ecosystem that once covered over 90 percent of the State of Iowa. Hunting is not allowed.

INFORMATION
Facilities & Features Approximately 30 acres of tall-grass prairie. Cedar Creek meanders through the prairie. Walking Trail encircles the prairies on both sides of Cedar Creek. Activities Hiking: Users can walk the trails that encircle the prairies. Nature study: Users are encouraged to get off the trail and explore the prairie ecosystem.
DIRECTIONS
From Winterset 1 1/2 miles east on State Highway 92, turn north on Natural Trail for 1 3/4 mile (follow County Park signs once turning on to Natural Trail).
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Hanson Prairie Preserve Expect long downloads because of pictures