Open-Air Train Ride in the Tiffany Wildlife Area

Saturday, May 20, 2023 – 7:45 AM to about Noon

REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 13TH!

COST

TPE Members: $25

Non-members $35

Register HERE

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Learn about local birds and plants from experts Brian Collins and Mark Leach!  Several stops with chances to explore prime bird and pollinator habitats, including open prairies, wetlands, and the bottomland forest.

WHAT TO BRING

We strongly recommend brining snacks, water, and a blanket or cushion to sit on. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, bug spray, and/or sunscreen if you like.

WHAT TO WEAR

Dress appropriately for the weather. Layers are always a good idea! Wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven terrain that may be wet.

WHO’S TRAIN IS IT

Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association, https://www.cvmca.info/

There is a Porta-potty available on the train.

LOCATION & PARKING

CVMCA is located ~4 miles south of Durand off of WI-25, just before the intersection with Thibodeau Road. Traveling south on WI-25, the entrance will be on the right. Cross the train tracks and turn right again to enter the gravel parking lot. See map.

INCLIMENT WEATHER

We will make the trip, rain or shine! Bring a poncho and/or umbrella for inclement weather. Some of the train cars will have canopies, but others are fully open.

QUESTIONS

Contact us at theprairieenthusiasts.csc@gmail.com

Register Here

The event is finished.

Hourly Schedule

Prescribed Burn Training

8:00 - 8:30
Check-in
8:30 - 8:45
Welcome & Introduction
8:45 - 9:30
Fire Ecology: Why Burn
By: Mark Leach
9:30 - 10:15
Weather & Fire Behavior
By Kathy Ruggles
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 10:45
Equipment & PPE
By John Thomas
10:45 - 11:00
Burn Plans
By Julia Chapman
11:00 - 11:45
Ignition Patterns & Procedures
By Keith Gilland
11:45 - 12:00
Questions
12:00 - 1:00
Break & Travel to Dobbs Landing
7573 850th Ave, Colfax, WI 54730
1:00 - 4:00
Meet at Dobbs Landing for Field Portion

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