Close Encounters of the Goat Kind

Northaven TAILS, a pilot project involving targeted grazing along Northaven Trail’s no-mow zones, recently brought in a rotating herd of goats and sheep to do some landscaping.

Each spring and summer, the Trail bursts into bloom with native wildflowers. But before those flowers put on their show, the ground needs serious prep — clearing out thatch, loosening compacted soil, and giving seeds a shot at survival.

On Wednesday, the goats arrived and got straight to munching, beginning at the east end of the trail. Each day, they will work their way west, eating through miles of thatch and weeds.

Northaven Trail’s grazing project hopes the low-impact, high-reward approach will help restore native habitat and reduce reliance on machines and chemicals while b

See Full Page