Why I love Nine Mile Creek
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Conservation and stewardship of Nine Mile Creek
Value of urban natural habitats in Bloomington
Public park accessibility and community impact
Biodiversity and wildlife observation in suburban settings
Notable Quotes (3)
Feels like we're in the middle of the north woods, so I kind of call it the boundary waters of Bloomington.
Urban natureDescribing the park experience
It's one of the last bastions of natural habitat in a first-ranked suburb in our area.
ConservationReflecting on the ecosystem after taking a Master Naturalist class
When you get down to the creek area, it's a good 10 degrees cooler than anywhere else in the city.
Environmental impactDescribing the microclimate of the creek
Places Mentioned
Nine Mile CreekBloomingtonMinnesota River ValleyEden Prairie