Double Oak Savanna
This site was gifted to The Prairie Enthusiasts by Alice and Walter Mirk in 2012. This 23-acre site contains remnant and restored prairie, oak savanna and oak woodland. The rugged terrain is home to a number of rare species including purple milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens), prairie Indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum), jeweled shooting star (Dodecatheon amethystinum), pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) and prairie ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi).
Looking through the trees at Double Oak Savanna. Photo by Dan Carter.
Double Oak Savanna
Looking through the trees at Double Oak Savanna. Photo by Dan Carter.
This site was gifted to The Prairie Enthusiasts by Alice and Walter Mirk in 2012. This 23-acre site contains remnant and restored prairie, oak savanna and oak woodland. The rugged terrain is home to a number of rare species including purple milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens), prairie Indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum), jeweled shooting star (Dodecatheon amethystinum), pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) and prairie ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi).
Access & Directions
From the east, go to the intersection of Highway 133 and County Road C west of Woodman. Proceed west on County Road C 4.7 miles to the rock quarry on the right., where we will congregate. From the west, go to the intersection of Highway 18 and County Road C, a few miles east of Prairie du Chien. Drive east on County C for 7.8 miles. Just past the settlement of Millville you will come to the rock quarry on the left.
Site Steward
Connect with the Chapter to see how you can care for this rare habitat at an upcoming work party.
This site is stewarded by The Prairie Enthusiasts Southwest Wisconsin Chapter.
Chapter Contact: (Email)
How to Enjoy This Site
Allowed:
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hunting (for all species, no permit or reservation required)
How to Enjoy This Site
Allowed:
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hunting (for all species, no permit or reservation required)
Walking through Double Oak Savanna. Photo by Dan Carter.
More information coming soon!