EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY
Sugar River Oak Savanna Tree Removal and Brush Pile Burning
Sunday, February 8 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sugar River Oak Savanna in Dane County, WI
Come help clear/thin select black oak and hickory trees from the savanna. We will be burning brush piles and cutting up and removing firewood size material from the site. You are welcome to take the firewood.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves and appropriate clothing for working outside in brushy conditions with occasional thorns and around fire (natural fiber and old enough you will not mind getting an occasional small burn hole from embers). We recommend eye and hearing protection (chainsaws will be in use). Some helmets with face shields and ear covers will be available. Loppers and clippers will be provided, but if you have favorite tools, please bring them along. Experienced chainsaw operators with their own equipment are welcome, but safety chaps and head, ear, and eye protection are required.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net) (h) 608-845-7065 (c) 608.235.4165. If you plan to attend, please let the Rich 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).