Forest Park is home to over 600 species of plants, at least 200 pollinator species (bees, butterflies and moths), and more than 200 additional insects. It is visited by a variety of mammals, including mink, fox, deer, and coyote, and serves as a stopover for thousands of migrating birds. Forest Park is a thriving urban ecosystem!
Forest Park contains native old-growth forest habitat, restored forests and woodlands, tall grass prairies, savannas, wetlands and two linear miles of reconstructed river system. The park provides a positive environmental impact, natural balance, educational opportunities, all within the heart of a highly urban area.
We are combining experts in wildlife ecology, animal movement, and conservation medicine to integrate movement ecology across species, examine wildlife health in an urban setting, and increase public engagement with urban ecology and biodiversity.
By building a movement dataset of more than 200 individuals, covering all trophic scales and habitats in the park, the project is providing a completely unique map of health and movement that can guide conservation steps.
Join our team and contribute to the most comprehensive movement dataset ever assembled to manage biodiversity in an urban ecosystem.
