WEST BRANCH, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — Since 1971 the National Park Service has been reconstructing a tallgrass prairie on 81 acres of the park that commemorates Herbert Hoover’s life. The prairie had vanished from that land during over a century of farming. How and why is the National Park Service reconstructing this prairie? Which species grow and live there? What’s in store for the future? On August 24, a park ranger will discuss the answers to these questions during a guided walk through the tallgrass prairie at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
The walk begins at the tallgrass prairie observation deck by the gravesite parking lot at 10AM. The walk is less than a mile and lasts about 60 minutes. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect-repellent are also recommended.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily, 9AM-5PM Central Time. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/herberthoover or call (319) 643-2541.
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