The Prairie Enthusiasts Trips to LIP Sites

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What to bring: Field trips generally proceed rain or shine (except for severe weather or unless otherwise noted), so bring appropriate clothing and apparel. A hat, long-pants, and sturdy footwear are recommended, along with sunscreen and insect/tick repellant. For long hikes, be sure to bring water, and, if it is an all-day event, something to eat. Read More... (exit DNR)

August 14 (Thursday)

Goode Prairie Farm Pierce County
Hudson, WI

You are invited to join Mike Miller and Susan Goode for a visit to Goode Prairie Farm. Their farm is located 8 miles south of Hudson, WI and includes a high quality remnant goat prairie with an outstanding overlook view of the Kinnickinnic River. Mike and Susan have been working for several years to restore areas of native prairie, adjacent oak savanna, and woods. In the past two years, three separate cost-sharing grants with the Wis. DNR and the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service have accelerated the pace of their restoration work and resulted in a 15-acre restoration area. Mike and Susan also operate Pure Prairie Seed, a local genotype prairie seed nursery. They currently have 55 acres of forb and grass seed production with approximately 25 different forbs and 5 grasses. The hike will include a walk through the native areas, observation and discussion of the restoration project, and a walk through the nursery garden plots.

Time: 6:00 PM
Difficulty: A level walk of about 1 mile.
Directions: From the north, take I-94 to Hudson, WI and take the Carmichael Road/County Road F exit. Go south about 8 miles. Watch for a sign for Kinnickinnic River State Park. The farm is on the right (east) side of the road, fire code, #N8160. From the south, take Hwy. 29 north out of Prescott about 2 miles to County Road F. Take a left and go north about 6 miles (you will pass through the river valley just before reaching the farm).

September 1 (Monday, Labor Day)

Early fall at Pleasant Valley
Dane Co., WI

Come see Pleasant Valley Conservancy in early fall color, with excellent displays of prairie grasses. This is a joint trip with Madison Audubon Society.

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Trip leaders: Kathie and Tom Brock (609-238-5050)
Directions: The Conservancy is 5.5 miles southwest of the Village of Black Earth. Head south from the center of Black Earth on County Highway F/Wisconsin 78. Turn right at County F/County KP/Madison Street. Go about 1.1 miles on County F/KP and turn left on F. Go 3.7 miles to Pleasant Valley Road, which enters from the left. Turn left on Pleasant Valley Road. The preserve will be on both sides of Pleasant Valley Road. To reach the trail entrance, continue past the buildings and the steep hillside until you reach an open area and walking trail entrance on your left (about ¾ mile east on Pleasant Valley Road from the junction with County F). Cars should be parked off the road facing the entrance.

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Last Revised: August 1, 2008