"When we see land
as
a
community to
which
we belong,
we may begin
to
use it with love
and
respect."
Aldo Leopold
(1886 - 1948)
American Forester
New Amsterdam Grasslands
In 1997, the New Amsterdam Grasslands (NAG) was identified by Craig Thompson, a founder of MVC, as one of the most important areas of conservation, primarily due to the fact that it provides critical nesting habitat for rare grassland birds, like the state threatened Henslow's Sparrow and Bell's Vireo. Northern Engraving Company saved the NAG from the bulldozers a decade ago and now donated more than one million dollars of land value to make this protection effort possible. NAG is 310 acres of all grassland. The size of the site is significant to these rare birds for maintaining viable nesting grounds. In addition to the important wildlife habitat being protected, this property will provide a great outdoor resource for residents and visitors to the Coulee Region. 35 acres will be open to the public all year round, the remaining acres are not open to the public during May, June and July (see map for descriptions).
Click here for map of New Amsterdam Grasslands.
