Field Mowing
The historic agricultural landscape is an important part of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Viewing the relationship between the farms and fields of the district gives the visitor appreciation of the lifestyle and challenges of the people who lived here. These fields have not been farmed for many years and trees and other woody vegetation begin to reclaim the fields back into forest. For this reason, the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes has purchased a tractor and brush hog mower to mow the historic farm fields. This is part of a larger Landscape Management Plan for the historic district, which engages the Friends, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, and the National Park Service in maintaining the historic landscape.
If you are interested in volunteering to mow fields, contact us.
