Come see what six million acres of southern and western Wisconsin once looked like. Rough blazingstar and a variety of early prairie asters and goldenrods 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.

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring water, hat, and sunscreen. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.

TRIP LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net) (h) 608-845-7065. If you plan to attend this field trip, 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. Also contact him if you have questions.

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).