by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 17, 2026
Eldred Prairie Work Party: Invasive Plant Removal
Friday, June 19 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Come enjoy the flora and fauna of Eldred Prairie and help us continue to remove invasive plants from this 45 acre prairie remnant. Weather permitting, ie no rain, we will pull/cut wild parsnip, sweet clover. Your help is important to improve habitat on this prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, water, long sleeve shirt/pants (protection from Wild parsnip) and hand clippers and shovel/spade if you have one, otherwise they’ll be provided.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Please contact Ross Shrago 608-334-6942 shragoross@yahoo.com
If it rains, we will have to cancel. Contact Ross to be sure.
DIRECTIONS:
Directions to Eldred Prairie: 4200-4272 Lincoln Rd, about five miles east of Lancaster.
(Apple maps 42.83496 N, 90.63926 W)
(Google maps R9P6+55 Ellensboro, WI)
Park along the side of the road.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 12, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Saturday, June 27 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
Help us continue our restoration efforts at this wonderful site. We’ve opened up more sand prairie, removing cedars and other undesirable trees and brush over the winter, and now we need to stay on top of the spotted knapweed.
We’ll be hand pulling knapweed while enjoying the unique flora and keeping an eye out for new species to document as we restore this site.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring gloves and wear eye protection. Sunscreen, drinking water, and hat are strongly encouraged.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
John Exo, john.exo@gmail.com
LOCATION:
Navigate using this link: N2894 County Road V, Lodi, WI.. Do not type the address into Google Maps. LINK HERE
N2894 Hwy V, Poynette WI. This property is new to The Prairie Enthusiasts, and the address only recently posted so may not show up on maps.
From the intersection of Hwy 113 and Hwy 60 in Lodi travel 0.5 mile east on Hwy 60. Turn left on Lindsay Road, continue onto County Road J. Continue onto County Road V. The entrance to the property is located across from N2895 Hwy V, Poynette. Look for TPE boundary signs and green gate entrance on right. Please drive through the gate and park to the side.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 8, 2026
Shining Oaks Work Party
Sunday, October 11 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Shining Oaks in Jefferson County, WI
The Prairie Enthusiasts has an easement on this 40-acre parcel which includes high quality oak savanna and sedge meadow remnants. We will be clearing downed, woody materials in preparation for a fall burn in the oak savanna. Future workdays may involve buckthorn treatment.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (hilly terrain).
WHAT TO BRING:
Wear sturdy shoes, sun hat and long sleeves, bring work gloves, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and safety glasses (sunglasses ok).
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Amanda Langer (alanger122@gmail.com). Please RSVP to obtain the location and receive notice of cancellation or other changes.
DIRECTIONS:
The property is located at N2416 Rockdale Rd., Cambridge. MAP HERE
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 8, 2026
Shining Oaks Work Party
Sunday, September 13 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Shining Oaks in Jefferson County, WI
The Prairie Enthusiasts has an easement on this 40-acre parcel which includes high quality oak savanna and sedge meadow remnants. We will be clearing downed, woody materials in preparation for a fall burn in the oak savanna. Future workdays may involve buckthorn treatment.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (hilly terrain).
WHAT TO BRING:
Wear sturdy shoes, sun hat and long sleeves, bring work gloves, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and safety glasses (sunglasses ok).
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Amanda Langer (alanger122@gmail.com). Please RSVP to obtain the location and receive notice of cancellation or other changes.
DIRECTIONS:
The property is located at N2416 Rockdale Rd., Cambridge. MAP HERE
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 8, 2026
Shining Oaks Work Party
Sunday, August 9 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Shining Oaks in Jefferson County, WI
The Prairie Enthusiasts has an easement on this 40-acre parcel which includes high quality oak savanna and sedge meadow remnants. We will be clearing downed, woody materials in preparation for a fall burn in the oak savanna. Future workdays may involve buckthorn treatment.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (hilly terrain).
WHAT TO BRING:
Wear sturdy shoes, sun hat and long sleeves, bring work gloves, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and safety glasses (sunglasses ok).
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Amanda Langer (alanger122@gmail.com). Please RSVP to obtain the location and receive notice of cancellation or other changes.
DIRECTIONS:
The property is located at N2416 Rockdale Rd., Cambridge. MAP HERE
