Decorah Parks and Recreation

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Photos from our Monarch Butterfly Tagging event Wednesday!

Thank you to all who attended and those who helped make the event possible 🦋

09/04/2026

Decorah Parks & Recreation offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

09/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158

Community Prairie (Southwest Quadrant) Woody Plants Spot Spraying

Decorah, IA (September 4, 2026) - Update
Due to forecasted rain this afternoon and following the application guidelines for Garlon, the spot spraying scheduled today for the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie is re-scheduled to Thursday, September 10.

Decorah, IA (September 1, 2026)

On Friday, September 4 (if conditions permit), the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie will be spot sprayed for woody plants with a mixture of Milestone and Garlon to reduce the proliferation of woody plant species including buckthorn.

The area will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.

This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.

09/04/2026

With chances of rain on September 4th, spot spraying in the prairie will be postponed until Thursday, September 10th

09/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158

Community Prairie (Southwest Quadrant) Woody Plants Spot Spraying

Decorah, IA (September 1, 2026)

On Friday, September 4 (if conditions permit), the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie will be spot sprayed for woody plants with a mixture of Milestone and Garlon to reduce the proliferation of woody plant species including buckthorn.

The area will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.

This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.