CONSERVATION LANDS PLANTING

sponsored by Climate Smart Missoula

Where: Clark Fork Native Prairie in John H. Toole Park

When: Saturday, September 18, 2021; 9 am to noon

What: Help plant native grasses, forbs and shrubs with partner Climate Smart Missoula!

How: For information and to volunteer, email Clancy Jandreau

Clark Fork Native Prairie in John H. Toole Park

John H. Toole was Mayor of Missoula from 1983 to 1986. Before and during his time as mayor, he was very supportive of park development in Missoula. He was influential in the creation of Island Park, now known as Caras Park, in the 1940's. Toole Park now has a track, practice field, restrooms and is home to the Clark Fork Native Prairie. A stroll along the prairie trails will reveal a glimpse into this valley's past. Aside from the native grasses, visitors can see many native forbs including arrowleaf balsamroot, purple larkspur and lupine, white yarrow, pink bitterroot, and purple Clarkia, to name a few.