Rattlesnake Ridge Sand Barrens Brush Removal

Monday, December 2 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Rattlesnake Ridge Sand Barrens

We will be cutting and treating invasive black oak on the barrens. Weather permitting, we may also be burning the cut brush as we work. 

The 40-acre sand barrens is a unique ecosystem of the lower terraces of the Wisconsin River valley. Eighty-foot depth of sand creates habitat for dry prairie plants, including Pennsylvania sedge, June grass, lupine, sand puccoon, butterfly weed, goat’s rue, and prickly pear; redheaded woodpeckers (and all the others!), whippoorwills, and grassland sparrows. 

WHAT TO BRING:

Loppers and chemical provided, but your favorite tools are welcome. Bring gloves/clothes appropriate for piling brush and possibly burning. Safety glasses/ knee pads suggested. Snacks in the field will be provided!

WORK PARTY LEADER:

Contact Sue Steinmann via email or landline (no texts!) at 608-753-2332.

LOCATION:

7046 Reimann Rd., Arena; take Hwy 14 to Arena; go south on Reimann at Arena Cheese Store (big mouse); go right onto gravel lane at end of road; go left at fork in the lane; continue 1/3 mile through woods to parking area at end of drive.