The grasslands are described as cleared since the very early 1800s. While the grasses growing there are probably not native, they provide a sanctuary for a greater variety of wildlife quite noticeable 
since we stopped mowing this area. We enjoy the broad sweeps 
 of colour as the season changes.

Actions to Develop 
the Savannah

• Plant red and black oak saplings

• Added big bluestem grasses near these oaks

• Keep a path through the grasses for walks

• Removal of invasive Dog strangling vine 
is ongoing

• Start a bridging area between the savannah 
and the large white pines by planting mid story native trees: pyramidal dogwood, &  redbud