2022 STEWARDSHIP PROJECT REPORTS​
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Cold, blustery January day starts off the 2022 stewardship season at Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve

The 2022 Stewardship winter season started January 5, with seven hardy folks from DNAP and ONAPA working at Lakeside Daisy Preserve. Cold and stiff southwest winds buffeted workers who removed red cedars on the new addition, near the glacial grooves area, as well as in the original preserve area.  Seeds were also dispersed in cleared areas of the new addition, but the winds grew too strong for seeding by the time we moved to the original preserve to remove cedars. We made some excellent progress improving alvar habitat.

At right, seeds are dispersed low to the ground because of windy conditions. Below, cut stumps of cedars on the left are visible in front of the brush removed to open the area for the sun-loving Lakeside daisy. (Photos by Jennifer Windus)