ST. CROIX VALLEY field trip to a mature pollinator prairie landscape
Saturday, August 9
Time: 10 am – Noon
Location: Ruth and Harvey’s Prairie
1520 96th St. New Richmond, WI
(5 miles west of New Richmond in The Glens of the Willow sub-division)
Note: Avoid taking 100th St as it is under reconstruction. Ruth recommends — just south of Boardman turn left onto 140th Ave. Turn right onto 95th St then right into sub-division. Their house is blue with solar panels.
You are invited!
Ruth and Harvey’s Prairie Potluck Field Day with
The St. Croix Valley Prairie Enthusiasts
Featuring:
★ 5-year-old ¾ acre native prairie, 2 native plant raingardens, transplanted native shrub border, 10-year-old transplanted bur oaks, tree spaded 12 year old white spruce border, and paths and lawn of eco-mow fescue.
★ Up to 46 native flower species in bloom including: dotted blazing star, azure blue aster, purple prairie clover, compass plant, butterfly milkweed, New Jersey tea, showy goldenrod
★ Recent prairie management: 24, 2024 – Burned management unit to reinvigorate prairie grasses and overseeded with favorite forbs. May 8, 2025 – Burned management unit to suppress brome patch.
★ Home with solar panels is 6 years old.
Bring:
★ A dish to share for the potluck lunch
★ a hat
★ bug spray
Primary Contact
Please email Evanne if you have questions.
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