Sylvan Road Conservation Area
This 99-acre site is made up of oak woods, wet prairie and riparian scrub/young forest. The wet prairie consists of wet mesic prairie, wet prairie and sedge meadow.
View of Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Tom Hunt.
Sylvan Road Conservation Area
View of Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Tom Hunt.
This 99-acre site is made up of oak woods, wet prairie and riparian scrub/young forest. The wet prairie consists of wet mesic prairie, wet prairie and sedge meadow.
Access & Directions
This site is southeast of Dodgeville along Sylvan and Banner Roads in the Town of Waldwick.
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:
- Hiking
- Hunting (for all species, no permit or reservation required)
How to Enjoy This Site
Allowed:
- Hiking
- Hunting (for all species, no permit or reservation required)
Unique rock formation at Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Jerry Newman.
What Makes Sylvan Road Conservation Area Special
This area is the gem of this parcel and contains a number of species rarely found in Wisconsin, including rattlesnake master, yellow-headed fox sedge, and prairie gray sedge. Prairie Indian plantain, a threatened species, is also found in this community.
Butterfly at Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Jerry Newman.
How was Sylvan Road Conservation Area Protected
The Prairie Enthusiasts purchased this site in 2014.
Walking through Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Tom Hunt.
How You Can Help Sylvan Road Conservation Area
Check out our Events Calendar to see upcoming work parties or contact the site steward to get involved.
Prescribed burn at Sylvan Road Conservation Area. Photo by Don Isbister.