VISIT Saskatchewan Canada
Grassland National Park as reported on by Drake Ditsworth
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The Landscape
The plants
Grassland plants
Blue grama grass, needlegrass, plains cottonwood and silver sagebrush are some common types of plants that are found in the Canadian grasslands.
Silver sagebrush
Grasslands National Park is an area that is protecting one of the nation's few remaining undisturbed shortgrass prairie grassland. Silver sagebrush is an aromatic shrub that generally reaches 20–60 inches in height.
Blue gramma grass
The roots generally extend 12–18 inches from the edge of the plant, and 3–6 feet deep. These plants are helpful in preventing soil erosion.
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The Wildlife
Did you know that:
- Grasslands National Park is the only national prairie park in Canada?
- The East Block Badlands are the richest resource for dinosaur fossils in Canada?
- Grasslands National Park is the only place in Canada where you can see the Black-tailed Prairie Dog and the Black-footed Ferrets in their native habitat?
- There are over 12,000 ancient teepee rings within the park?
The Visitor Centre is open April 1- October 31 and offers a variety of activities. Check out the following for more information.
Email: grasslands.info@pc.gc.ca
Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/sk/grasslands/index.asp
Location: Grasslands National Park of Canada, Val Marie, SK, Canada
Phone: 1-877-345-2257