by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Sep 8, 2026
Eldred Prairie Seed Collecting
Friday, September 11 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of Eldred Prairie, near Lancaster, and help us increase the biodiversity this 45-acre prairie remnant.
Weather permitting, no rain, we will collect plant seeds.
Your help is important to improve habitat on this prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, water, pruning shears 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 | Sep 8, 2026
Eldred Prairie Seed Collecting
Wednesday, September 2 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of Eldred Prairie, near Lancaster, and help us increase the biodiversity this 45-acre prairie remnant.
Weather permitting, no rain, we will collect plant seeds.
Your help is important to improve habitat on this prairie.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, water, pruning shears 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 | Sep 8, 2026
Sumac Removal at Mounds View Grassland
Saturday, October 3 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
Come help treat sumac sprouts in prairie remnants and plantings. Much help is needed in killing the last of the sumac stems in select areas to remove the threat of sumac taking over large areas of the preserve. This is critical to improving the habitat for grassland-dependent animals, such as birds and regal fritillary butterflies, and keeping the prairie vegetation healthy.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing for working outside in brushy conditions with occasional thorns. Loppers and clippers will be provided, but if you have favorite tools, please them bring along.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (608) 845-7065 or (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net). If you can help, please contact Rich the evening before the confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
Meet at Schurch-Thomson Prairie (8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI). MAP HERE
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 The Prairie Enthusiasts | Sep 8, 2026
Sumac Removal at Mounds View Grassland
Wednesday, September 30 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
Come help treat sumac sprouts in prairie remnants and plantings. Much help is needed in killing the last of the sumac stems in select areas to remove the threat of sumac taking over large areas of the preserve. This is critical to improving the habitat for grassland-dependent animals, such as birds and regal fritillary butterflies, and keeping the prairie vegetation healthy.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing for working outside in brushy conditions with occasional thorns. Loppers and clippers will be provided, but if you have favorite tools, please them bring along.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (608) 845-7065 or (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net). If you can help, please contact Rich the evening before the confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
Meet at Schurch-Thomson Prairie (8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI). MAP HERE
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 The Prairie Enthusiasts | Sep 8, 2026
Sumac Removal at Mounds View Grassland
Monday, September 28 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
Come help treat sumac sprouts in prairie remnants and plantings. Much help is needed in killing the last of the sumac stems in select areas to remove the threat of sumac taking over large areas of the preserve. This is critical to improving the habitat for grassland-dependent animals, such as birds and regal fritillary butterflies, and keeping the prairie vegetation healthy.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing for working outside in brushy conditions with occasional thorns. Loppers and clippers will be provided, but if you have favorite tools, please them bring along.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (608) 845-7065 or (tpe.rhenderson@tds.net). If you can help, please contact Rich the evening before the confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
Meet at Schurch-Thomson Prairie (8624 Reilly Road, Barneveld, WI). MAP HERE
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.)
