Few parks or trails are on the map in Butternut Valley Township
2% of Butternut Valley Township’s land is conserved, about 528 acres.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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528 conserved acres
2% of Butternut Valley Township’s land. Who manages Butternut Valley Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 456 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 59 | Restricted |
| Butternut Valley Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 13 | Restricted |
6 lakes & rivers
The walking year in Butternut Valley Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Butternut Valley Township →
Butternut Valley Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butternut Valley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Judson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Linden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cambria Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincoln Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Butternut Valley Township
Is there public land near Butternut Valley Township?
2,921 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Butternut Valley Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Butternut Valley Township neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →