by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Oct 9, 2026
Prairie Seed Collection
Thursday, October 15 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Cullen Nature Preserve in Minnetonka, MN
Join the Minnesota Oak Savanna Chapter for a prairie seed collection work party!
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring sturdy footwear, gloves, and containers or paper bags to collect seed. Note: this site has no formal trails, uneven terrain, and possible tripping hazards.
CONTACT:
Please RSVP and direct any questions to Heather Holm (holm.heath@gmail.com).
LOCATION:
Park and convene in the Meadow Park parking lot. Address: 2725 Oakland Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305. MAP HERE.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Oct 5, 2026
Eldred Prairie Aspen Clone Removal
Wednesday, October 14 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Help us continue to remove Aspen clones from this 45-acre Prairie remnant. In the past, prescribed burning has top killed the aspen clones. This year we will begin to permanently remove them. Your help is important to improve habitat on this prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring work gloves, eye protection, boots, and drinking water. Bring shears otherwise they will 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 | Oct 5, 2026
Eldred Prairie Aspen Clone Removal
Wednesday, October 7 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Help us continue to remove Aspen clones from this 45-acre Prairie remnant. In the past, prescribed burning has top killed the aspen clones. This year we will begin to permanently remove them. Your help is important to improve habitat on this prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring work gloves, eye protection, boots, and drinking water. Bring shears otherwise they will 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 | Oct 5, 2026
Minnesota DNR Volunteer Stewardship Project
Friday, October 9 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, MN
Tools, instructions, and good camaraderie will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and dress for working in the weather. Footwear appropriate for outdoor work/hiking is recommended. If you have your own gloves you’d like to use, please bring those as well. There are no maintained trails, public restrooms nor access to drinking water on this site.
Registration in-advance is required. To register, please email (driftlessnaturalistllc@gmail.com).
Prior to the event:
- Please watch the Buckthorn Blaster Training Video (LINK) and take the Buckthorn Blaster Volunteer Quiz (LINK). This will allow you to use buckthorn blasters to treat cut stumps.
- After you’ve completed this training, please email (sna.dnr@state.mn.us) to confirm completed training and to register for the day.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Oct 5, 2026
Seed Collection at Kettle Moraine Low Prairie
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Kettle Moraine Low Prairie north of Eagle in Waukesha County, WI
Save the date for native seed collection at Kettle Moraine Low Prairie north of Eagle. Collected seeds will be used to help restore prairies on DNR lands in southeast Wisconsin.
RSVP:
Please contact Nancy Gloe (nkgloe@outlook.com). Please RSVP to obtain the location and receive notice of cancellation or other changes.
