We now conclude our tour of Swan Lake Wildlife Area with a visit to a part further codified as Swan Lake Sedge Meadow & Barrens State Natural Area. This SNA features a southern sedge meadow, oak barrens, and dry prairie. Also found within the wildlife area are its sister SNAs: the recently-posted Swan Lake Tamaracks…
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Swan Lake Wet-Mesic Prairie (341/696)
We continue our tour of Swan Lake Wildlife Area with a visit to a portion further classified as Swan Lake Wet-Mesic Prairie. This state Natural Area features a southern sedge meadow, wet-mesic prairie, and an aspen/oak forest. Also found within the wildlife area are its sister SNAs: the recently posted Swan Lake Tamaracks and the…
Swan Lake Tamaracks (340/696)
Swan Lake Tamaracks State Natural Area features a southern tamarack swamp and southern sedge meadow found within the larger confines of Swan Lake Wildlife Area, together with 2 other SNA’s: Swan Lake Sedge Meadow & Barrens and Swan Lake Wet-Mesic Prairie (the subjects of the next 2 posts). All 3 SNA’s are located just east…
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