Ramsey County Plant Survey

Beginning in Spring 2008, a plant survey is being conducted in selected areas of Ramsey County. Wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses and sedges are all targeted for cataloging. This project is sponsored by Ramsey County Parks and Recreation.

While out and about doing the survey, I'll be on the lookout for the newest invasive species. The top 5 targeted by the Ramsey County Cooperative Weed Management Area are:

1. Yellow iris
2. Japanese knotweed
3. Common tansy
4. Wild parsnip
5. Miscanthus

If anyone finds these growing anywhere in Ramsey County, please let me know where you found it. Thanks!

Survey locations

The following parks are targeted for the survey:

1. Long Lake Regional Park
2. Vadnais/Snail Lake Regional Park
3. Rice Creek Trail Corridor
4. Battle Creek Regional Park
5. Bald Eagle/Otter Lake Regional Park

Maps are available on the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation web site.

Please contact me, Katy Chayka, if you'd like to donate some time to this project.

Email: kchayka@c-net.us
Phone: (651) 399-4064