Dakota County Parks

Bison Paddock Location

Spring Lake Park Reserve

13690 Pine Bend Trail

Rosemount, MN 55068

Code for Archery Shed/Materials: 79231 

2025 Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebegdAz6uU

E-bike Video: https://youtu.be/RhP2yHaUPEA

Tent Tutorial: https://youtu.be/JC6KDJULYZo

Additional Learning:

• DNR Webinar Bison Tatanka Conservation in MN- 1 hour presentation about importance of bison in indigenous culture and more information about the MN Conservation Herd
• On the Trail of the North American Buffalo interactive story map that details the history of bison in North America
• NPR article from November 2022 about the Bison reintroduction project in Dakota County
• Spring Lake Park Reserve Master Plan this document is a deep dive into the history, ecology and restoration efforts of the park. Written by the Natural Resources department.
• Prairie Violet Reintroduction U of M Extension article about the importance of the Prairie Violet on the Regal Fritillary population  

T-shirts:

• If you need a t-shirt, please contact us and we will arrange a pickup time/place for you. 

Binoculars:

• Here is a quick video about how to adjust your binoculars in detail.

Better Impact: 

• Make sure you have your Better Impact account up and running to access the schedule once it is live (https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login).
• Use Better Impact to sign up for your shifts, track your hours, and complete your shift assessments.
• If you are having trouble using Better Impact, please contact Garrett Zaffke garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us as he manages this website and portal.