Location:
-7 miles from I-94
Special notes:
-The cache is a large, green ammo container.
-Park along north side of Hwy. #78 across from the yellow curve sign.
-Parking coordinates:
N 46* 6.343'
W 95* 44.479'
-Guidelines for using the preserve:
1. Picnicking, littering, hunting, target practice, fishing, gathering firewood, campfires, horseback riding, rock climbing, bicycling and camping on the preserve are prohibited.
2. Do not pick or dig up any tree, shrub, wildflower or grass; or remove any rocks or minerals.
3. Do not bring pets onto the preserve--dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
-This is ideal tick habitat so be aware.
General info:
The "mountain" consisting of 7 knolls or the "7 sisters" rises some 200 feet and offers visitors a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and of Lake Christina.
The unusual plants of Seven Sisters Prarie have attracted botanists since 1893, when collections were made. The dry and wet environments support a variety of plants, including a dozen plants at the eastern edge of their ranges, more commonly found in the Dakotas. All three grama grasses can be found at Seven Sisters: sideoats grama, blue grama, and hairy grama. Prarie June grass, needle-and-thread grass, and the thread-leaved sedge are also found at the site. Lake Christina's average water depth of four feet allows a profusion of water plants to grow, and these nourish large flocks of canvasback ducks. Other bird species that inhabit the preserve include the Baltimore oriole and the larksparrow.