The CRCPRA Planning Committee is excited to announce that our popular Science Exploration Day will take place on Saturday May 17th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (a cookout lunch is included!). Similar to last year, 3 concurrent sessions will … Continued
Many species of our winged friends have returned to the northland. March is always a time of drastic weather changes, but it appears that spring is on it’s way. Check out Mr. Mosey’s phenology update at the preserve.
The CRCPRA Planning Committee would like to thank everyone for making 2024 at great year for the preserve! We look forward to seeing you at the preserve in 2025.
Ready to help make a new river trail at the Preserve? We’ll be holding workdays at the Preserve on November 16 and December 14 starting at 1 p.m. to build more trail along the river south of the asphalt road. … Continued
Just a reminder that the CRCPRA is a multipurpose recreation area and preserve. Because it was obtained in part using the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, the property is open to hunting, fishing and trapping (as well as hiking, skiing and general … Continued
A big thank you to the Colfax Cub Scouts for their energetic seed collecting at the Preserve! They collected three kinds of native grass seeds (little blue stem, side oats grama, and Canada wild rye), stiff goldenrod and hyssop–all of … Continued
The management committee would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making our new fishing pier a reality! The ADA compliant fishing pier is now open for all to enjoy! The 46 foot pier, … Continued
July is a great time to visit the Colfax-Red Cedar Recreation Area and Preserve. Wildflowers are in full bloom, the trails are well maintained and an abundance of wildlife can be viewed throughout the day! Here are some pictures that … Continued
What a beautiful morning to learn about science and nature! Thanks to everyone for participating. We had about 40 people take part in the event (students and parents). The kids learned about reptiles and amphibians that call the preserve home; … Continued
The Preserve’s bird list includes over 80 birds! We hope you’ll join Deb and Mark Toycen as they walk through the Preserve to see how many birds can be seen or heard on Saturday, May 4th starting at 9 a.m. … Continued