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Grasslands
Urban grasslands are rare.
Most parks in the city are woods, mowed picnic
areas, or playing fields. That leaves grassland
birds like this dickcissel with limited places to
call home.
Grasslands provide habitat
for birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects. They also
offer wonderful vistas and beautiful flowers. Visit
Havenwoods from mid-July through August to catch the flowers at the
peak of their blooms.
black-eyed Susan
bergamot
marsh milkweed
wild quinine
butterfly-weed
In spring, you may find the
grasslands burned and blackened. A planned
(prescribed) burn helps to manage invasive species
and prevent trees and shrubs from moving into the
grassy areas. These burns are timed so that they
encourage the growth of native prairie species
without interfering with nesting grassland birds.
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