GLACIAL PRAIRIE WORK PARTY
Mukwonago River Oak Barrens Near Weekly Workday
Tuesday, September 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mukwonago River Oak Barrens
Please join us as we continue our efforts to restore a regionally unique oak barrens (a type of savanna on sand), moist savanna, low prairie, and sedge meadow that support rare animals and at least 266 native plant species, including many unique sand prairie/barrens species. We will be doing whatever work is most appropriate for the weather. This may include cutting and piling conifers, pulling or cutting and treating brush, pulling or treating invasive species, gathering seed, spreading seed, clearing fire breaks etc. We strive to promote the conditions and processes that allow the recovery of these communities, which means use of frequent dormant season prescribed fire and re-introducing plant species that have been lost within our work footprint.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring drinking water. Please wear long sleeves; long pants; and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and eye protection (glasses are fine), if you have them, but we also have extras. Feel free to bring your own cutting tools. We have extra loppers and hand pruners. If we plan on chemical treatment, appropriate chemical resistant gloves and application equipment will be provided. You may also want to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and a folding chair (for chitchat and a load off at the end).
WORK PARTY LEADER:
RSVP and contact Dan Carter (319-321-6513). Work is usually rain or shine, but RSVP to receive notice of any cancellations, changes, and/or details about the specific work planned once we know what the weather will be like.
DIRECTIONS:
No signs mark the entrance.
The property entrance is here.
We typically park along a broad mowed path here.
From State Highway 83 in the Village of Mukwonago, proceed west on Eagle Lake Avenue (County LO) for about 4.9 miles. The entrance is on the south (left) side of the road about 0.1 miles past a barn that sits very near the road. From the State Highway 67 in the Village of Eagle, proceed east on E. Main St. (County NN) for about 1.5 miles to Sprague Road. Turn south (right) on Spraque Road and proceed to the T-intersection with County LO. Turn left and proceed straight through the intersection with County E (pub and filling station on opposite corners). The entrance to the property is on the south (right) side County LO about 0.3 miles past the intersection with County E.