Cedar Creek sits at the meeting point of three major biomes: the tallgrass prairie, coniferous forest, and deciduous forest. As a result, the reserve is considered a site of Outstanding Biodiversity Significance by the MN Biological Survey. Our conservation and land management strategies support a plethora of native plants, animals, and habitats in an increasingly developed landscape. Methods we use include prescribed fire, invasive species control, and rigorous monitoring, in collaboration with local and regional partners.