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PLANTS AND WILDLIFE Located on the transition zone between the prairies to the southwest and hardwoods to the northeast, Saint John's is home to a variety of plants and animals. Birds The habitat diversity at Saint John's allows for a great diversity of wildlife as well. Water birds, birds of prey, shore birds, warblers, and many other kinds of birds can be found here, including many rare species such as Sandhill Cranes, Red-shouldered Hawks, Cerulean warblers, and others. Forest The Conifers found at Saint John's are not native. Planted over 100 years ago by Benedictine monks, they are part of the oldest pine plantation in the state of Minnesota. FOREST CERTIFICATION In the spring of 2002, Saint John’s received the final documents certifying that the forests on the Abbey’s 2,500 acres (10 km&2) are “well managed.” This high accolade follows over a year of extensive review and audits by SmartWood , an affiliate of the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Completion of this audit puts Saint John’s in the forefront of the “green” certification movement. EDUCATION Educational programs at the Arboretum annually serve over 4,500 public, private, and home school preK-12 students through on-site field experiences and in-class curricula. SEE ALSO |
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