by Evanne Hunt | Jul 2, 2026
Wild Parsnip control
Join us as we cut and kill the wild parsnip.
Date: July 6 (Monday)
Time: 10am until about noon
Address: 7829 WI-65, River Falls, WI 54022
Directions: Take highway 35 south towards River Falls.
Take highway 65 south (35 turns into 65) toward Ellsworth.
Gravel road entrance is on the right just after the Town of River Falls town hall.
Map to location
What to bring:
- Long-sleeve shirt and pants
- Gloves
- Eye protection
More information about controlling wild parsnip.
What is wild parsnip?
Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), a non-native plant, was first discovered in Wisconsin before 1900. Even those this plant has been present for over 100 years populations continue to spread into unmanaged areas throughout Wisconsin. While this plant causes a range of impacts to the environment, the largest concern from this invading species is its ability to inflict burns to skin of people that come into contact with the sap from the plant. This reaction is called phytophotodermatitis as the sap will burn the skin when exposed to sunlight. Given the distribution of this species throughout the state (see map below) it’s impact on the human health of citizens of Wisconsin is likely large. more information
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jun 29, 2026
Eldred Prairie Work Party: Invasive Wild Parsnip Removal
Monday, June 29 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Join us on Eldred Prairie and help us continue to remove invasive plants from this 45 acre prairie remnant.
Weather permitting, ie no rain, we will be pulling and cutting wild parsnip.
Help us enhance and sustain this vital prairie habitat.
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 29, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Saturday, July 11 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
We’ve lost so much shade at this site we need to start our work parties earlier to avoid the full summer sun! As the days days get shorter, so too does the time we have to pull spotted knapweed before it goes to seed. Please join us as we continue to remove spotted knapweed while keeping an eye out for old and new friends.
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 29, 2026
Weed Seed Production Beds at Mounds View Grassland
Thursday, June 25 – 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
These production beds are critical to providing seeds and bulbs/roots for the restoration work at Mounds View Grassland and other The Prairie Enthusiasts preserves. Species being propagated are wood lily, prairie phlox, yellow star-grass, violet wood sorrel, prairie violet, blue-eyed grass, and others.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your favorite weeding tool and knelling pad, if you have them. Otherwise, they will be provided.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (h) 608-845-7065 (c) 608-235-4165. Please let Rich know if you are planning on coming by the evening before the event to confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
8624 Reilly Rd, Barneveld. From the intersection of US Hwy 18-151 and County F (south of Blue Mounds in western Dane County), take F approximately 5 miles south. Turn right onto Reilly Road, proceed to parking lot and kiosks at the end of the road (past the barn). (Note: A half mile down F from 18-151, pay close attention to the road signs, for F turns to the right & the straight-ahead road becomes County Z. Stay on F.)
by Evanne Hunt | Jun 28, 2026
Buckthorn!
Join us as we cut and stump treat buckthorn at Dieperink Woods (formerly called Brokken Woods).
Some loppers will be provided, but if you have your own, feel free to bring them. We will also be walking around, looking for undiscovered flora.
Date: July 14 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Dieperink Woods (previously Brokken Woods)
Afton, MN
We will meet at the gate on the cul-de-sac at the south end of the property: at the far eastern end of 42nd St. S in Afton, MN. There is plenty of room to park.
Map to location
Bring:
♦ Dress appropriately for weather
♦ Drinking water
♦ Bring your lunch
