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September 2023

GLACIAL PRAIRIES WORK PARTY

Seed Collecting with Alison Reinhoffer Saturday, September 30 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon  Location: Lulu Lake SNA Spend a crisp autumn morning collecting seed in a bucolic setting! WHAT TO BRING: Hiking boots, work gloves, long pants, and a water bottle is recommended. DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the small WDNR parking on the west […] ...
30 Sep
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Benedict Prairie
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MINNESOTA DRIFTLESS FIELD TRIP

Wildlife, Unique Soils & Geology Saturday, September 30 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon  Location: Weaver Dunes Scientific and Natural Area Join us at Weaver Dunes Scientific and Natural Area in Wabasha County for an early fall walk through a unique sand prairie. The sand prairie at Weaver Dunes SNA has a number of unique plants […] ...
30 Sep
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weaver Dunes Scientific & Natural Area
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October 2023

EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY

Prairie Seed Collection Sunday, October 1 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Location: Schurch-Thomson Prairie We will be collecting the seed of many prairie plants for use in restoration projects at several Prairie Enthusiasts managed sites. What to Bring/Wear: Long pants, water, and hat. If you have hand pruners, bring them, otherwise they will be […] ...
01 Oct
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Schurch-Thomson Prairie
8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI
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NORTHWEST ILLINOIS: IS GREEN BURIAL FOR YOU

In Collaboration With Casper Creek Cemetery Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rain Dae: Sunday, October 8 Location: Casper Creek Cemetery, 870 S. Pilot Knob Rd., Galena, IL 61036 With the interest in green burial growing across the country, we are excited to invite everyone to a presentation and an exploration of the […] ...
01 Oct
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shea Prairie
095 Mounds View Road, Barneveld, WI 53507
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EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY

Prairie Seed Collection Wednesday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Location: Schurch-Thomson Prairie We will be collecting the seed of many prairie plants for use in restoration projects at several Prairie Enthusiasts managed sites. What to Bring/Wear: Long pants, water, and hat. If you have hand pruners, bring them, otherwise they will be […] ...
04 - 29 Oct
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Schurch-Thomson Prairie
8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI
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SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN WORKSHOP

Snakes and Stewardship Saturday, October 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Location: Borah Creek Barn You are invited to join the Southwest Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts at the Borah Creek Barn, near Fennimore, as we host Dr Rebecca Christoffel, President of the Snake Conservation Society. We will learn about snakes native to Wisconsin […] ...
07 Oct
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Borah Creek Prairie
11949 Mount Ridge Rd., Fennimore, WI 53809
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EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY

Basal Bark Treating Saturday, October 7 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Location: Schluckebier Join us at Schluckebier Sand Prairie in Sauk County to basal bark treat small aspen at the South Unit. What to Bring/Wear: Leather gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection. Bring whatever sturdy hand tools (e.g., hand clippers or saws) and/or chainsaws […] ...
07 Oct
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Schluckebier Sand Prairie
10448 Co Rd PF, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
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EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY

Prairie Seed Collection Saturday, October 7 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Location: Schurch-Thomson Prairie We will be collecting the seed of many prairie plants for use in restoration projects at several Prairie Enthusiasts managed sites. What to Bring/Wear: Long pants, water, and hat. If you have hand pruners, bring them, otherwise they will be […] ...
07 Oct
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Schurch-Thomson Prairie
8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI
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MINNESOTA DRIFTLESS WORK PARTY

Cutting & Treating Sunday, October 8 Location: Goodhue County This work day will take place near the City of Red Wing and we’ll be using hand tools to cut buckthorn and honeysuckle, then treating the cut stems with herbicide. For those who don’t want to work with herbicides, there may be opportunities to find and […] ...
08 Oct
Goodhue County
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EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY

Basal Bark Treating Sunday, October 8 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Location: Schluckebier Sand Prairie Join us at Schluckebier Sand Prairie in Sauk County to basal bark treat small aspen at the South Unit. What to Bring/Wear: Leather gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection. Bring whatever sturdy hand tools (e.g., hand clippers or saws) […] ...
08 Oct
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Schluckebier Sand Prairie
10448 Co Rd PF, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
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ST CROIX VALLEY CHAPTER MEETING

Discussion with The Prairie Enthusiasts President Sunday, October 8 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Location: Ziggy’s Live Music, Bar & Restaurant Who should come?  All chapter members who want to know more about TPE and the chapter — anyone interested in the burn program, landowners, anyone interested in land protection, anyone interested in our […] ...
08 Oct
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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