Three Rivers' Natural Resources Management

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Three Rivers' Natural Resources Management

Dedicated to preserving native plant communities, wildlife diversity and water quality.

Our policy for the planning and management of natural resources distinguishes us from other park and recreation agencies in Minnesota. Specifically, our policy allows no more than 20 percent of a park reserve to be developed for active use and requires that at least 80 percent of the park reserve be restored to and retained in a natural state. In keeping with this policy, we are actively involved in the preservation and restoration of wildlife and plant species.

05/25/2026

🌱🌱Out of the greenhouse and into the ground!

Many of our natives prefer cool soils and natural weather patterns to the constant heat and humidity of the greenhouse so with no more frost in the forecast, we are transitioning our native potted plant material from greenhouse to the growing beds as quickly as we can. These seedlings will spend the summer developing stronger roots and stems before they are harvested to be used in other projects.

05/21/2026

What’s the secret to a successful prescribed fire? COMMUNICATION

Team members learn early on in training proper radio comm and how critical it is. This also means having the best equipment for communication, RADIOS.

To outfit the entire crew with handheld radios is costly, including proper harnesses. Thanks to donation funds this upgrade was made possible.

There are many ways to support environmental stewardship and donating to our wildlife funds allows flexibility to enhance programs such as prescribed fire, wildlife monitoring, research, plant material, and much much more.

05/04/2026

Murphy-Hanrehan’s forest floor is scattered with spring blooming flowers. This rue-anemone grows in a forest section that was managed with fire a few weeks ago.

04/30/2026

Prescribed fire will be happening across multiple parks today including Elm Creek Park Reserve, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and Crow-Hassan Park Reserve. Both prairie and woodland habitats.

To learn more on our prescribed fire programs visit: https://www.threeriversparks.org/news/three-rivers-conducts-prescribed-burns-2026

04/29/2026

Black Swallowtail sighting at Hyland Hills!

04/28/2026

🔥Prescribed Fire Season 🔥

Three Rivers Park District has begun prescribed burns and will continue until early June.

04/27/2026

Minnesotan's may be a bit Loony for their State Bird including Minnesota United FC and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Show the love by sharing and taking these steps to help them:

🫶Maintain 200-300 foot distance to avoid disturbing nests
🫶Use non-lead fishing tackle to prevent lethal poisoning
🫶Avoid casting near Loons
🫶Keep shorelines natural
🫶Reduce boat wake

04/24/2026

Address

12615 County Road 9
Plymouth, MN
55441

Telephone

+17636947840

Website

https://www.threeriversparks.org/natural-resources.aspx

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