Dave and JoAnne Wilken Prairie
4.3 acres of prairie saved from plowing.
Photo by RS Baller
Dave and JoAnne Wilken Prairie
A prescribed burn conducted at Alexander Oak Savanna. Photo by Prescott Bergh.
4.3 acres of prairie saved from plowing.
Access & Directions
10747 Moyer Road, Blue Mounds WI 53517. From STH 18-151, exit on Cave of the Mounds Road in Blue Mounds. Turn right onto CTH ID and then left to stay on Cave of the Mounds Road. In 0.7 miles, turn right on CTH F and travel for 2.7 miles to Moyer Road. Turn left for 0.3 miles and then left at 10747 Moyer Road.
Site Steward
Connect with the site steward to see how you can care for this rare habitat at an upcoming work party.
This site is stewarded by The Prairie Enthusiasts Empire-Sauk Chapter.
Site Steward: Rob Schubert (Email)
How to Enjoy This Site
Allowed:
- Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Birdwatching)
Not Allowed:
- Collecting Plants, Seeds, Rocks or Animals without permission from The Prairie Enthusiasts
How to Enjoy This Site
Allowed:
- Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Birdwatching)
Not Allowed:
- Collecting Plants, Seeds, Rocks or Animals without permission from The Prairie Enthusiasts
Butterfly field trip at Alexander Oak Savanna. Unknown Photographer.
What Makes This Prairie Special
Protection of this prairie adds to the landscape of protected habitat in the region. This prairie is adjacent to the already protected Parrish Oak Savanna, which is connected to Pleasure Valley Conservancy.
This tract of land is nearby additional easements, county parks and state parks, creating a large mosiac of habitat.
Photo by RS Baller
How was This Prairie Protected
David Wilken always enjoyed his prairie and the land bordering his property, which eventually becam Parish Oak Savanna (protected by The Prairie Enthusiasts).
When it came time to sell his country home, he contacted Empire-Sauk Chapter Volunteer, Rich Henderson. David was interested in The Prairie Enthusiasts protecting his land, so that his established prairie would not be plowed up and turned into corn or soybeans.
David fondly recalls Empire-Sauk Chapter Volunteer, Pat Trochell walking his property with him to evaluate the quality of the prairie. It passed the test and David’s property was soon protected by The Prairie Enthusiasts.
Dave Wilken at the prairie. Photo by unknown photographer.
How You Can Help This Prairie
This habitat is being managed alongside Parrish Oak Savanna.
Check out our Events Calendar to see upcoming work parties or contact the site steward to get involved.