Size | 52 acres |
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Parking | 12715 Brockton Ln N N45 11.151, W93 31.493 |
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Hunting | No hunting |
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Ecological Classification | Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province |
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Section | Minnesota & NE Iowa Morainal |
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Subsection(s) | Big Woods |
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Land Type Association(s) | Maple Plain Moraine |
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Native Plant Communities1 | Sugar Maple Forest (Big Woods) |
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Comments | Overview An article in the July-August 1998 edition of The Minnesota Volunteer talks more about the Big Woods and features the Henrys’ farm. Rising taxes and land values encouraged many land owners to sell their land to developers, but the Henrys instead wanted to preserve their 60-acre forest as a memorial to Lloyd’s grandparents who bought the farm shortly after the Civil War (it was Hassan Township at the time). Eventually, the current 52-acre site was gifted to Hassan Township (now Rogers), and it is permanently protected in conjunction with the Minnesota Land Trust. The main parking area is off Brockton Lane, and the first things you see are a circle garden in the middle of the parking area and a restored farm building near the trailhead by the woods. A large polished stone marker in the middle of the garden talks about the Henrys’ gift and the history of the woods. The Henrys not only farmed the area, they also had a sawmill and used the woods for lumber and firewood. In addition, they tapped the maple trees each spring and made maple syrup; the preserved building on site is the Henrys’ “sugar shack” where they made the syrup. When you enter the woods, the trail starts as minimally graveled, but then turns to bare earth as it loops through the woods. A bridge crosses over a small stream, and there are two small ponds with wood duck boxes. It’s a tranquil spot not far from a large commercial/retail area. A trip to Cabela’s could result in a purchase of hiking shoes and an opportunity to use them right away at Henry’s Woods. — Kirk Nelson |
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Restored farm buliding |
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Trail through Henry's Woods Park |
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Access from County Rd 49 (David Koch Ave) |
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