EMPIRE-SAUK: SUGAR RIVER OAK SAVANNA FIELD TRIP
Sugar River Oak Savanna Hike
Sunday, July 26 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Sugar River Oak Savanna in Dane County, WI
Come see what six million acres of southern and western Wisconsin once looked like. Displays of prairie blazing star, false foxglove, rattlesnake master, pale Indian plantain, and dozens of other prairie and savanna flowers 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:
Dress for the weather and bring water.
TRIP LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net) (h) 608-845-7065.
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).