EMPIRE-SAUK FIELD TRIP
Prairie Walk at Sugar River Oak Savanna
Thursday, July 24 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sugar River Oak Savanna in Dane County, WI
Come see what 6 million acres of southern and western Wisconsin once looked like. Displays of prairie blazing star, false foxglove, rattlesnake master, pale Indian plantain, and dozens of other prairie and savannas flowers should be in bloom. This diverse 9-acre preserve of The Prairie Enthusiasts has had frequent fire since 1976, which has recovered a rich flora of nearly 400 native plant species.
FIELD TRIP LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net) (h) 608-845-7065. If you plan to attend, please let the trip leader know at least 12 hours in advance, in case of last-minute changes in the schedule or cancelation due to severe weather.
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of CTH M and PD (north of Verona and SW of Madison) take PD west 3.0 miles to Timber Lane, turn right (north) on to Timber Lane and then immediately turn left into a joint driveway. Proceed to the brick house (2845 Timber Lane). Park in mowed lawn (please do not block the neighbor’s driveway).