SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN WORK PARTY
Eldred Prairie Brush Cutting: Bracken Fern
Tuesday, August 5 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
On August 5th, we have a work party to continue our battle with bracken fern. It was threatening to take over the south slope. The recommended way to bring them under control is to mow twice a year for two years. We mowed twice last year, and this will be our second mowing this year. We are making great strides!
We will have a tractor there to mow most of the area. We need brush cutters to cut bracken that the tractor cannot reach. I hope you can join us for our final push for this year. You can make a difference.
The work will be followed by a gathering for lunch and conversation at The Coffee Tree in Lancaster.
WHAT TO BRING:
Brush cutters. If you would like to participate but do not have a brush cutter, we may be able to provide one.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
If you have any questions, you may contact Jack Kussmaul at jack.kussmaul@gmail.com or (608) 778-5299.
DIRECTIONS:
Eldred Prairie is located on Lincoln Road just east of Lancaster.
The easiest way to get there is by way of Highway 129, the highway that diverts Highway 61 traffic around the east side of Lancaster.
From the north, Lincoln Road is approximately 1 ½ miles south from the north intersection of 61 and 129. From the south, it is about 1 mile north of the south intersection of 61 and 129.
Drive east on Lincoln Road for about 2 miles. Eldred is on the north side of the road and is obviously a conservation area. The entrance gate is at the east end of the property at the top of the hill.