Arrowhead Marsh boasts a one-and-a-half-mile loop nature trail through marsh, native tallgrass prairie and mature woods. Wander here in spring, summer and fall to see beautiful wildflowers, grassland birds, a profusion of ducks and other water birds, and wild creatures such as fox, mink and deer. In winter, stop to observe animal tracks and the wildlife that made them. (Note: After periods of rain or during spring snowmelt, the Arrowhead Marsh trail or parking area may be too wet to use.)

A prescribed burn to control invasive plant species took place at Arrowhead Marsh in May, 2009. Fires set by lightning or Native Americans were part of the life cycle of plants in the Little River watershed before the wetlands were drained for farmland in the late 1800’s. Native plants have longer roots and a tendency to start growing later in the spring than invasive plant species do. These characteristics help them survive fires early in the growing season, while invasive plant species will usually be destroyed.

Arrowhead Prairie consists of 91 acres restored earlier to grassland habitat and 67 acres acquired in 2009. The original area is already a haven for birds and butterflies. Sixty-five acres of the new addition are being restored to wetland and prairie. Planned for the remaining two acres are a parking area for visitors, a barn (already present) for storage, and an educational nature garden. Several miles of new trails will be developed at the enlarged Arrowhead Prairie in 2010 or 2011.