by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 21, 2026
Coulee Region Chapter Social and Hikes
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Holland Sand Prairie, Midway Prairie and more
We haven’t had a gathering of members in a couple years, so here is your chance to join other members (non-members are welcome) and share your passion for prairies. We’ll start at 10:00 with a short hike at Holland Sand Prairie then go to Midway Prairie to see the progress being made to restore it. From there, we’ll go to Melinda Knutson and Dave Ford’s home on Lake Onalaska for a potluck lunch and socializing. More details to come!
RSVP
If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Jim Rogala at (jrogala58@gmail.com).
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 21, 2026
Buffalo County Hike on Private Land
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Private prairie reconstructions near Alma, WI
We don’t often have events in our Chapter’s northern most counties, so here is an opportunity to meet with people active in prairie conservation in Buffalo and nearby Counties. Terry and Renee Schoonover will be hosting a tour of their prairie reconstructions and a peek at some early work on converting forest to open woodland.
We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Schoonover’s property and start with a tour of the projects. At noon, Terry and Renee are hosting a potluck, followed by a short meeting where Chapter leadership will present an overview of The Prairie Enthusiasts and discuss how prairie people in the area can stay connected.
CONTACT:
Please RSVP to Jim Rogala at (jrogala58@gmail.com) if you plan to attend.
LOCATION:
S2274B Flury Ridge Ln (MAP)
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 15, 2026
Field Trip at Weaver Dunes
Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Weaver Dunes in Wabasha County, MN
A perennial favorite, we’re pleased to host another field trip at Weaver Dunes in 2026. This site has exceptional conservation value, consisting largely of sand prairie with it’s associated unique plants and species of rare wildlife.
Learn more and register for this FREE event here:
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 15, 2026
Field Trip at Glenn Heins’ Property
Saturday, August 1 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Glenn Heins’ Property in Winona County, MN
Join us at the property of Glenn Heins to see multiple plots of planted prairie that were established in different years. We had a field trip at Glenn’s property in 2021 and it was a big success. People on that field trip had great discussions about various restoration planting and management methods, lots of ideas were exchanged, and everyone enjoyed seeing the wildflowers in bloom.
For more information and to RSVP, shoot an email to Glenn at (glenn.heins@gmail.com).
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 15, 2026
Field Trip at Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area
Sunday, July 26 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Creek WMA in Rice County, MN
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Last year’s field trip at Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area was a huge success and we’re having another field trip this year. Prairie Creek WMA is in Rice County and the Minnesota Driftless Chapter is partnering with the Friends of Prairie Creek to increase appreciation of this important area, provide educational opportunities such as field trips, and hold stewardship work days.
For more information and to RSVP, send an email to Steve Winter at (WinterSL8944@gmail.com).
