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The Prairie Enthusiasts (Empire-Sauk Chapter) Field Trip: Cross Plains State Park
Cross Plains State Park 8075 Old Sauk Pass Road, Cross PlainsThis fascinating site is part of a 750-acre complex of federal, state and county protected land managed in part by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. It contains a beautiful restored prairie/oak savanna with blufftop views typical of the area, but the major attraction is the dramatic Wilkie Gorge, carved as a drainage channel at the
Madison Audubon Society & Prairie Enthusiasts Empire-Sauk Pleasant Valley Conservancy Hike
Pleasant Valley Conservancy 4609 Pleasant Valley Road, Black EarthPleasant Valley Conservancy State Natural Area is a 140 acre natural area in western Dane County near the town of Vermont. The property contains prairie remnants, wetlands, and extensive oak savannas and has been under intensive management for the past 20 years. Hiking will be partly across steep bluffs, and long pants with sturdy hiking
The Prairie Enthusiasts (Empire-Sauk Chapter) Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie Invasives Removal Work Day
Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie 10241 Fesenfeld Road, Black EarthWe’ll make some final passes in all three units to remove the few remaining sweet clover plants. (There won’t be many.) Come and help! As a bonus, the flowers should be good, too. The flowering spurge is spectacular this year, and there are lots of yellow coneflowers and others blooming, too. If we run out