Plymouth provides a wealth of opportunities to explore the outdoors. Whether that means biking the Luce Line State Trail, swimming at Medicine Lake or hiking the winding paths of Clifton E. French Regional Park with your pup in tow, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with nature in the community.
In our homes, outdoor living and pets issue, I was interested in exploring native landscapes as well as learning how to curate our own.
For something close to home, we dive into the topic of customized pool design. Mark and Teresa Hauri of MH3 Design Group share inspiration for creating a personal oasis, whether that entails replicating the colorful theatrics of the Fountains of Bellagio or the peaceful beauty of a natural stone waterfall.
For something a little different, we turn our attention to the flora and fauna of Plymouth. Ron Lawrenz introduces us to the efforts of the Minnesota Dragonfly Society, which has been broadening our understanding of Minnesota’s ecology for over a decade. Then, city forester Paul Buck details how a tree survey taking place this summer will influence the community’s canopy.
When this issue hits mailboxes, I hope it brings a hint of springtime warmth with it.
Until next time,
—Madeline Kopiecki
