EMPIRE-SAUK WORK PARTY
Moely Prairie Plum Stand Trimming and Buckthorn Removal
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Moely Prairie in Prairie du Sac, WI
Please join our efforts in pruning back our wild plum stands and removing buckthorn in the northwestern area of the prairie. We have largely been unable to get fire through this densely populated area to keep the plum from invading newly cleared grassland space.
Volunteers have been working in earnest on this small 23.5-acre remnant Moely Prairie for the last 8 years, and tremendous progress has been made in clearing the large stands of invasive trees and brush. The property is unique as it’s surrounded by the village of Prairie du Sac but still offers a peaceful respite to hike, cross-country ski and snowshoe. This location also provides meaningful educational opportunities and citizen science programming for our local students and residents who have also been helping with our restoration efforts. We’ve been excited to watch our native plant inventory grow from 70 species when we started to just over 200 in the time we’ve been doing restoration work and controlled burns.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring your own work gloves and your favorite equipment if you wish (loppers, chainsaws, etc.). Extra loppers and herbicide will be available for use. Water bottles are highly recommended.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Paul Anderson at 608-712-9552.
DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 12, turn east onto Hwy PF. After passing the prairie on your right, take a right onto 21st St., a right onto Fullerton Dr., a left on Billings Ave., and then a right onto Alban La. Park at the dead end and enter the prairie from there. 2200 Fullerton Dr, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578