Dorothy Carnes Park: Brush Removal

Saturday, March 25th – 9:00am to Noon

Dorothy Carnes Park was started in 2000 through a generous private donation. This allowed Jefferson County and its partners to use state and federal grants to buy and protect a total OF 514 acres around Rose Lake. Through that process, 480 of those acres were designated as a State Natural Area due to the significance of Rose Lake to the area’s flora and fauna.

Today, the park provides year round recreation for hiking, birding, nature appreciation, picnic, dog walking, cross country skiing, camping, gardening, and more. The property has rolling topography, broad views of the landscape, and features restored prairies, woods, and wetlands.

We will be removing invasive brush—but this time we don’t need to pile cut brush due to its relatively scattered presence.

Where to meet: We will meet at Dorothy Carnes Park East. From I94 take Hwy 26 south to business 26 south ( First Jefferson exit). Proceed to Hwy 18 and turn west (right) cross the Rock River and turn left on County Hwy W and proceed to WI Hwy 89. Turn left (south) on Hwy 89 and turn right (west) on Kiesling Rd, proceed to Banker Rd turn left (south). Proceed to Jones Lane and turn left (west) and go to parking lot.

For questions or directions call Walter at 608-391-1921.