by Evanne Hunt | Apr 14, 2026
Sedge Flower Walk
Laura Baxley took this picture at Lost Valley Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, north of Hastings, MN, on May 13th, 2025.
We will walk around the Foster Conservation Area (including the pioneer cemetery) to identify sedge flowers. We will definitely see Mead’s sedge (Carex meadii), the bluish stiff running sedge and perhaps many others.
Foster was burned on April 7. This field trip will be a great opportunity to see the results and ask questions about prescribed burning.
Date: May 12 (Tuesday)
Time: 5 pm until about 6 pm or when you want to leave
Locations: Foster Conservation area
432 S Apollo Rd, River Falls
Meet at the entrance to the River Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Map
The site is back about 500 yards behind the Treatment Plant. The walk is along a level, dirt path. Once at the Foster site, you can stay on level ground or walk up a small hill to the cemetery.
Bring:
- Dress appropriately for weather
- Drinking water
- Camera!
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Apr 2, 2026
Monthly Prairie Hike: Traverse des Sioux
Wednesday, September 16 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Traverse des Sioux, MN
This hike is part of a monthly hiking series hosted by the Many Rivers Chapter. For more details on this event and their monthly hike series, CLICK HERE.
LOCATION:
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Apr 2, 2026
Monthly Prairie Hike: Butternut Valley Prairie Scientific and Natural Area
Tuesday, August 11 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Butternut Valley Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, MN
This hike is part of a monthly hiking series hosted by the Many Rivers Chapter. For more details on this event and their monthly hike series, CLICK HERE.
LOCATION:
Roadside parking only. Park on west shoulder of 478th Ave, facing south (44.12512, -94.3492)
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Apr 2, 2026
Monthly Prairie Hike: Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum
Monday, July 13 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum, MN
This hike is part of a monthly hiking series hosted by the Many Rivers Chapter. For more details on this event and their monthly hike series, CLICK HERE.
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by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Apr 2, 2026
Monthly Prairie Hike: Bluff Park
Wednesday, June 17 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bluff Park, MN
This hike is part of a monthly hiking series hosted by the Many Rivers Chapter. For more details on this event and their monthly hike series, CLICK HERE.
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