| Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve | |
|---|---|
 Sign at entrance | |
  Location of Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve in Washington | |
| Location | Southwest Washington, Washington, United States |
| Nearest town | Thurston County |
| Coordinates | 46°53′N 123°03′W / 46.89°N 123.05°W |
| Area | 637 acres (258 ha) |
| Established | 1976[1] |
| Governing body | Washington Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | dnr.wa.gov |
Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve is a state-protected Natural Area in southwest Washington state, United States. The preserve includes some of the Washington mima mounds, the origin of which still is not fully understood.[2] The site comprises 637 acres (258 ha) of Garry oak woodland, oak savanna, and prairie grasslands.[3][4] Several state and federal endangered species of butterfly depending on the unique prairie conditions can be found in the preserve, including Mardon skipper, zerene fritillary, Puget blue and Taylor's checkerspot.[5]
In 1966, the mima mounds were designated a National Natural Landmark.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "DNR seeks comments on Mima Mounds boundary", Tacoma News Tribune, January 22, 2012, archived from the original on February 4, 2013
- ^ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 52. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ Grivas, Erica Browne (May 9, 2023). "Why conservation groups are trying to restore native prairies in WA". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve". Washington Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ "Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve butterfly guide" (PDF). Washington Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Richard Seven (July 6, 2008), "Mima Mounds: Mystery hides in vast prairie", The Seattle Times, retrieved December 20, 2012
