Old Kelly Farm to New Big Marine Restoration

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30 acres of ag fields on the old Kelly Farm land will be converted to pollinator & wildlife habitat

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PFA is collaborating with Washington County Parks to enhance and restore this natural ecological jewel in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. This 1800-acre parcel was the Kelly & Nelson Family farms for over 50 years. Parts of the acquisition have been left wild and natural; ecologically important areas range from hardwood forests, prairies, and savannas to frequent shallow marshes, and lakes. Possibilities for abundant pollinator, bird and herp life are exciting.

This opportunity to enhance and protect WILD areas for special wildlife habitat will begin with herpetological, bird and pollinator inventories spring, 2025. Endangered and at-risk species have been documented here. This is a very special 1800-acre acquisition that needs protecting with some areas that have been undisturbed by humans for over 50 years. Let's get to work!

30 acre pesticide-treated corn field will be converted to protected pollinator & wildlife habitat 2024