Join us for two site tours on Saturday, August 2. We will visit the Jack Kussmaul property near Millville and the Marjie Bennett property near Wyalusing. The properties are only about ten miles apart to make it easier for people to visit both sites the same day.

The Kussmaul property consists of 97 acres overlooking the Wisconsin River. It contains a variety of environments, including prairie, woodland and savanna. The environments range from north facing bluffs to south facing sandy sand. Restoration work has been ongoing for 25 years. Trails are mostly rolling, though there is one rather steep stretch that is not too long.

The tour will start at 10 am. There is a bathroom in the house on the property. There will be tables and chairs for your picnic lunches overlooking the river following the hike and Jack will offer ice cream.

The Bennett property consists of 11 acres of planted prairie. Controlled burns and much human labor have helped to control the invasive species. Trails around the prairie are easy walking. Come and enjoy the summer colors and learn what has worked with this planting and lessons learned through the years.

We hope that many of you can join us on these outstanding prairies.

FIELD TRIP CONTACTS:

Jack’s email is jack.kussmaul@gmail.com and his phone number is (608 )778-5299.

Marjie’s e-mail is marjiebennett@hotmail.com and her phone number is (608) 996-2260.

DIRECTIONS:

Directions to Kussmaul property:

Coming from the East: Go to the intersection of County Road C and Highway 133, south of Mt. Hope and west of Woodman. Turn west on County Road C. It is about seven miles on C to Jack’s. As soon as you see the Wisconsin River on your right, slow down. His place is just around the bend on the left. The fire number is 10725 and it is a gray-green house with pine trees.

Coming from the West: Go to the intersection of Highway 18 and County Road C, west of Prairie du Chien. The intersection is just west of the Wisconsin River bridge. Continue very roughly 7 miles east on C. After you see the Millville Boat Landing on your left it is 6/10 of a mile further. It is the first house after the boat landing and is a gray-green house with pine trees on the right.

Directions to Bennett property:

Coming from the east or west, go to the intersection of Highway 18 and County Road C. Turn west following the Wyalusing State Park signs. Travel approximately 2 miles to the top of the hill. You will see the flag to the right by the mailbox. The address is 13464 County Road C.