Oak Park Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Oak Park Heights ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stillwater, Oak Park Heights hosts 206% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Gentianopsis crinita
Fringed Gentian
Gentiana andrewsii
closed gentian
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Pedicularis lanceolata
swamp wood betony
Pelidnota punctata
Grapevine Beetle
Gentiana alba
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla
Rose Plume Moth
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Goodyera pubescens
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Oak Park Heightswithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.