GLACIAL PRAIRIE WORK PARTY
Mukwonago River Oak Barrens Workday
Friday, January 24 – Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mukwonago River Oak Barrens, Waukesha County
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 239 native plant species (not including species planted/seeded). This site supports abundant clasping-leaved milkweed, frostweed, and rough blazingstar. 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 promote 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 loppers or other hand tools if you have them. Bring a folding or camp chair for chitchat at the end of work.
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:
Off of Waukesha County Hwy LO between the intersection of County Hwy E and Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve. Map here.