Yosemite National Park in the United States is famous for towering waterfalls, giant sequoia trees and massive granite cliffs. But at a spot that few visitors ever see, a landmark of a different type is taking shape.
A huge property that was used for generations as a cattle pasture is being turned back into a healthy meadow.
The project at Ackerson Meadow involves filling in massive amounts of erosion with hundreds of truckloads of dirt and mulch. They are also planting 425,000 native plants and more than 700 pounds of wild flower seeds.
The goal is to restore natural conditions that has not been seen in this scenic meadow since before the 1880s.
Ackerson Meadow is home to great grey owls, black bears and at least 55 species of birds.
Answer: They are filling it with dirt, as well as planting native plants and wild flowers.
