News: Stewardship
Dahlem’s 29 acre Wickwire Field, located between the JCC President’s House and the Dahlem Ecology Farm, is currently planted with wheat. Two areas of concern, totaling just less than 3 acres, have been taken out of production to control erosion issues. A grassed waterway is being installed on the south end of the field in an effort to help preserve critical Massasauga Rattlesnake habitat. In addition, a rock chute is being installed on the north end of the field to keep excess water and sediment from pouring onto Wickwire Road. A local contractor will complete the work in late August.
Prescribed Burn
As part of our land management plan, a prescribed burn was conducted in Dahlem's prairie in March 2011.
| Erosion Control Photos
This gallery shows some of the work completed thus far to control Dahlem's erosion issues. Addition work will be completed in August 2011, at which time more photos will be posted to this gallery.
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Dahlem Ecology Farm - 1427 Wickwire Rd - Jackson, MI 49201
