10 American Chestnuts have been planted in the park! These were once a staple of the American landscape and an extremely valuable resource. Unfortunately a blight wiped out the vast majority of the species. Learn more about our chapter’s efforts by clicking above.
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If you have been fishing at Izaak Walton or the St. Joseph River lately, you have noticed a little critter attached to some of the fish. While some may think this is a Sea Lamprey, a damaging invasive species, they are actually Chestnut Lampreys. Chestnut Lampreys are usually harmless to the fish and actually sign that the waters are thriving!
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