EMPIRE-SAUK FIELD TRIP
Schurch-Thomson Prairie Hike
Sunday, August 24 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Schurch-Thomson Prairie in Barneveld, WI
Come for a hike into a portion of The Prairie Enthusiasts’ 830-acre Mounds View Grassland preserve. We will see the progress being made in bringing back to life degraded remnant prairies, converting non-native cool-season grass to native prairie. We will be encountering rich displays of late-summer prairie flowers, such as cream gentian, rough blazingstar, and more. Along the way, we will also have opportunities to see butterflies and bumblebees.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate hiking over uneven terrain. Be prepared for a long hike (some off trail) and occasionally steep slopes.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, long pants, sturdy shoes, and binoculars.
FIELD TRIP LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net) (h) 608-845-7065. If you plan to attend, 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.
DIRECTIONS:
Address is 8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld. From the intersection of US Hwy 18-151 and County F (south of Blue Mounds in western Dane County), take F approximately 5 miles south. Turn right onto Reilly Road, and proceed to the parking lot and kiosks at the end of the road (pass the barn). (Note: A half mile down F from 18-151, pay close attention to the road signs, for F turns to the right & the straight-ahead road becomes County Z. Stay on F.)