Freedom Park Wisconsin

11/13/2024

Prescott Community Education has amazing craft, educational, and inspirational opportunities for all interests! Check them out.

11/11/2024

Above the mantel at Freedom Park sits this majestic painting of the Eagle, Freedom. The bald eagle, which is only found in North America, is a powerful symbol of American freedom and strength. Let this remind us of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served. We honor and thank you 🫶❤️🤍💙🦅🇺🇸!

11/10/2024

Another post about invasive Buckthorn! It's a great time to identify it as it is one of the last green plants of the season.!

11/07/2024

SAVE THE DATE! 😃

11/07/2024

The National Eagle Center is a quick day trip, just an hour and a half away in Wabasha!

🦢😄👍 ENJOY A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO NATURE WITH THE EXPERTS! 👍😄🦢

Field trip season is upon us and it is the perfect time to get out and experience the wonders of the Upper Mississippi River with the National Eagle Center! Join the experts for one of our award-winning field trips on Saturday, November 16 as we enjoy front-row seats to Tundra Swan migration. We'll observe swans, waterfowl, and, of course, Bald Eagles as we explore viewing hotspots along the river. Learn exciting facts, gain new insights about the species observed, and enjoy the wonder of nature. This will be an excellent opportunity for photographers as well! Seats are still available. $50 for members and $60 for non-members. BOOK TODAY: bit.ly/2Hp4wEN 🦅🦆🦢😍😎👍👍

11/06/2024

It's always fun to learn traditional 'indicators' of weather patterns!

8 out of 9 woolly bear caterpillars agree it will be a mild winter. Severe or mild, they'll all be frozen solid under leaf litter anyway. In the spring, these caterpillars will thaw out, pupate within cocoons and emerge as adult Isabella tiger moths.

While there's no scientific backing to the idea that the banding color can predict winter weather, it's still fun to watch for patterns. Even caterpillars from the same clutch of eggs can have a wide variation in color!

📷 USFWS

11/04/2024

This here is a fantastic account of the pre-european developed areas of the Saint Croix. The mosquitos were just as bad back then!

Team led by a top geologist explored region’s natural resources.

11/01/2024

Even though "Winter Hours" say we are now closed M-F until May 31, we are still VERY active! We are open on the weekends! Check out our website: freedomparkwi.org for events and programs happening at the park all winter long! 🙂

11/01/2024

Wow!

(Taken From Friends of Pool 2 )

Throwback Thursday - to the time in 1987 when a pool of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis was drained. Interesting stuff. Good to keep this image in mind as the conversation around dam removal at Lock & Dam #1 continues. Not that the appearance would be this dramatic, but it could be close, at times.

Prior to the construction of the lock and dam system, the average depth of the Mississippi River in our region was approximately 18" in August. The water level in the St. Croix River would also be impacted, to the point where the river at the confluence in Prescott could be as much as 6' lower than the current depth.

10/31/2024

Be safe...have fun! 🥳

10/24/2024

Invasive buckthorn is a highly concerning issue and it's no small feat to help our native plants compete.

“IT’S NOT ONE-AND-DONE“ - Researchers at the U of M think they’ve found a long-term solution to the invasive species buckthorn. Adam Del Rosso shows how it takes a lot more than just cutting down the pesky plant…

FULL STORY: https://cbsloc.al/3NAhCke

10/23/2024

A final segment of trail is wrapping up construction that will complete the entire connection all the way from Prescott to downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis!

🚧Closed during construction: The final section of the Mississippi River Greenway — from Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead to the Fahey Trailhead — will be open for public use later this year.
While a ceremonial ribbon-cutting will occur today, construction is still active along the segment.
Please respect trail closure signage and do not attempt to use the trail. Continue following our posts for an announcement on the official opening.

Dakota County Government

10/22/2024

A quick trip down the road on the Minnesota Side of the river this morning. I found the most serene fall environment, following MN-74 from Weaver, MN and exploring the Whitewater State Wildlife Refuge and Whitewater State Park.

10/21/2024

Save the date (October 26th 10:00 am to 11:00 am, River Room) Mr. Tom Struve will talk about...The Mighty Mississippi - Connecting America’s Heartland to the World. Guests will enjoy this in-depth look at the entire Mississippi River System. Free and open to all.😃

10/18/2024

We are proud to be exhibiting our Prescott High School 9th - 12th grade student art. Teacher Ms. Kressley. Stop on by the River Room to see the BEAUTIFUL art! 🤩

10/18/2024

We have a few more days to catch a glimpse of this comet !