Emerald Ash Borer Info Sheet (pdf)
Complete NRM Plan - Small (pdf)
Birding
Ramsey County is not normally seen as a destination for birdwatchers, but over 240 species of birds are regularly seen in the county over the course of a year with just over 100 species nesting in the county. The lowest diversity of birds is found in the winter when there are only approximately 35 species of resident birds.
Eagle & Osprey Nesting Sites
Over the last decade, the number of nesting eagles, ospreys and peregrine falcon nests has been established in Ramsey County. The number is expected to continue to rise increasing the chances of observing these interesting birds.
Ramsey County Urban Bird Fest
The third annual Ramsey County Bird Festival - Where Birds and People Meet is a free celebration of springtime birds in early May. The volunteer-run festival highlights the many interesting birds found in St. Paul and suburbs and is designed to attract families and others to birding, America's most popular outdoor activity.
Prairies in Ramsey County
Ramsey County is not normally seen as a prairie landscape, but prior to settlement, prairies were scattered across the county. There are currently over 350 acres of prairie in Ramsey County Parks. Ramsey County Parks' prairies are found in 10 different parks.
Deer Management
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department actively manages deer on its properties to maintain a healthy deer herd.
Plants of Ramsey County
Ramsey County Parks has a variety of habitat types and, within those, a wide variety of plants. There are over 1,250 species that are found in or adjacent to Ramsey County.
Invasive Species
One of the biggest problems in natural resources management is the control of invasive species. Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to our region and are very aggressive growers that can take over and change habitats.
