Changes Over Time

These images show the transformation that has taken place.

You will find that you are not the only ones that notice and adapt to the changes that will occur. Jeanine tells us about some visitors who appreciated the return to a natural shoreline.

Controlling weed growth is very important when using the seeding option. During the first growing season, the seeded area was mowed as needed to reduce weeds and unwanted plants. The Hess' did a controlled burn the following year.

Burns mimic the natural occurrence of a prairie fire, which encourage wildflower and prairie grass growth while reducing the unwanted weeds.