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North American Prairie Conference Field Trip Information Summary Wednesday, August 6, 2008 |
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| Minnesota Southeast Technical College Prairie Plantings | |
| Brief description of site and highlights of site (habitat, flora, fauna): | Prairie Moon Nursery has been helping start a prairie planting at MSTC. Plan to have your lunch while at MSTC. Rest or walk to explore the prairie plantings, according to your desire. A printed guide will be available for the prairie plantings. |
| Walking distance, rigor, potential hazards: | On campus, as you like. |
| Area of site (approximate acreage): | ~10 acres |
| Duration of field trip: | ~ 1 hour |
| Access for charter bus loading/unloading/parking: | Yes |
| Availability of drinking water, rest rooms, shade: | Yes |
| General location (direction/distance from nearest town): | At the intersection of HWY 61 and HWY 43, take HWY 43 South (also Homer Road). Continue straight on Homer Road for ~300 feet beyond where HWY 43 branches off on the right. Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Campus will be your next left turn. |
| Distance from Winona, MN: | Located in Winona, MN |
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