The Zoo in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Prairie In Progress
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 13, 2024
1. Prairie In Progress Marker
This area was planted with a native prairie seed mix. It is currently growing and will take 23 years to fully mature. During this time, Toledo Zoo conservation staff will0 diligently marrage invasive species and add plants as needed. We appreciate your patience and understanding U during this transformation.
Prairies historically occurred throughout northwest Ohio and provided numerous ecological benefits. Each prairie plant has a root system up to 18 inches deep, which allows the plant to survive seasonal drought reduce storm water runoff, remove harmful nutrients before they reach bodies of water and sequester carbon dioxide from the air, Native plants also provide food and habitat for local wildlife, including pollinators like Monarch butterflies.
Erected by The Toledo Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 41° 37.116′ N, 83° 34.825′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in The Zoo. It can be reached from the intersection of Hippo Way and Anthony Wayne Trail (Ohio Route 25), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo OH 43609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Salmon Faverolle Chickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Goats (within shouting distance of this marker); African Penguin Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Penguin (within shouting distance of this marker); Mangalitsa Pigs (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheep (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpacas (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal-y Toledo! (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 13, 2024
2. Prairie In Progress Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
