by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 27, 2026
Empire-Sauk Chapter Annual Picnic
Monday, August 3 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis Byrns Park and Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie in Lodi, WI
Mark August 3 on your calendar and plan to join us for the Empire-Sauk Chapter Annual Picnic. The fun will start at 5:00 p.m. at the Lewis Byrns Park north of Lodi. Potluck will begin at 5:30 followed by a short business meeting. We need to elect our vice chair and treasurer, and nominations are accepted. After the meeting, site steward Rob Schubert will lead a field trip at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring a dish to share and utensils/cups.
CONTACT:
For questions, to RSVP, and if you have any nominations, contact Willis Brown (willisbrown55@gmail.com).
DIRECTIONS:
Directions to Lewis Byrns Park: The address is W10988 Rodney Dr, Lodi. Take State Highway 60 north from Lodi and turn left in 0.6 miles on Lindsay Road, which joins County J going north. Travel for 2.4 miles and continue straight on County V when County J turns off (County V joins County J from the west). Travel 2.2 miles to Rodney Dr. and turn left. The park will be on the right.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 27, 2026
Many Rivers Chapter Annual Potluck Picnic and Elections
Saturday, September 19 – Save the date!
Location: Brad Gaard’s property in New Ulm, MN
Save the date for Many Rivers’ annual picnic on September 19 at Brad Gaard’s. We will do a potluck and Many Rivers will provide pulled pork.
We will also hold annual elections.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring a dish to share.
CONTACT:
Email Jim Lynch if you have questions and to RSVP. If for some reason there is a cancellation, it will be announced through the Many Rivers email list. Contact Jim to be added to the email list.
LOCATION:
19262 Co Rd 25
New Ulm, MN 56073
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
Save the date!
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!
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 15, 2026
Southwest Wisconsin Annual Gathering at Borah Creek Prairie
Sunday, September 20 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Borah Creek Prairie in Fennimore, WI
Come enjoy the beauty of Borah Creek Prairie and connect with others in our community!
The day will begin with a guided walk at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch at Noon (please bring a dish to share). At 1:00 p.m., we will have our Chapter updates.
CONTACT:
For information about this gathering, contact Chapter President Becky Fernette at (bspence@tds.net) or (608) 379-0781.
LOCATION:
Address: 11949 Mt. Ridge Road, Fennimore
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 29, 2026
Glacial Prairie Chapter Annual Meeting & Picnic
Saturday, August 1 – 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Waterloo, WI
Join The Prairie Enthusiasts Glacial Prairie Chapter for its annual meeting and picnic. Guests will enjoy food and drink, a property tour and great conversation. Bring friends and family to introduce them to The Prairie Enthusiasts and to hear all about the Glacial Prairie Chapter’s accomplishments over the past year!
This event is free to attend.
Event registration is closed, but if you are still interested in attending, please RSVP via email to Aaron Feggestad (aaron@heartlandecological.com).
