Summer Property Tour 2: Mike Samuel and Nancy Thomas

Mike and Nancy manage 66 acres of woods and restored prairies in the Town of Perry. For the past 20 years they have been working to create native prairies, manage for oak woods, and control invasive plants. Their property includes a dry, sandy goat prairie, sedge meadow, and a diversity of native plants.

They recently established a conservation easement on 50 acres and plan to start an endowment fund for future management. In the fall of 2020 Mike and Nancy planted their last cool season grass field to pollinator habitat. One of their main goals is to maintain and improve oak woodlands and wildlife habitat.