by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Apr 17, 2026
Hanley Farm Clean-Up
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hanley Farm in Blue Mounds, WI
Volunteers sought to help with the final clean-up of the of the barn removal site on the Hanley Farm addition to Mounds View Grassland. We will be loading up and delivering scrape metal, tires, etc. to Town of Brigham’s Clean-Up Event.
WHAT TO BRING:
Gloves are helpful and kneepads can be useful.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (h) 608-845-7065. Please let Rich know if you are planning on coming by the evening before the event to confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
Meet at 2906 County Highway F, Blue Mounds (4.4 miles south of US Hwy 18/151).
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Mar 30, 2026
Hanley Savanna Tour and Earth Day Work Party
Wednesday, April 22 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hanley Savanna in Hanover, IL
Hanley Savanna is a 160-acre prairie, savanna, and woodland restoration in rural Hanover, Illinois. Owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts and stewarded by the Northwest Illinois Chapter since 2003, this site has transformed from row cropland and white pine plantation to several types of prairie ecosystems, including tall grass prairies, oak savannas, fens, sand blowouts, and black oak barrens.
Join Chapter members and support staff for a tour and afternoon work party on this site to celebrate Earth Day!
Registration is free to attend. Find more information and register HERE.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Mar 2, 2026
Lulu Lake State Natural Area Work Day
Sunday, April 19 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Lulu Lake SNA, Waukesha County
This month will be cutting and piling brush- wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate (hilly terrain)
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Please contact Nancy Gloe with questions and to RSVP. Nancy will notify you of cancellation or other event changes.
DIRECTIONS:
Lulu Lake SNA, Hwy E just north of the intersection with Hwy J in Waukesha County. South Shore Dr access. Contact Nancy for details.
Map here.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Mar 2, 2026
Benedict Prairie Site Improvement
Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Benedict Prairie, Kenosha County
This work day will likely be brushwork and possibly creating burn piles.
DIFFICULTY: Easy-moderate (some uneven ground) – cutting or dragging brush can be difficult in some areas.
WHAT TO BRING:
Recommended for the workday: wear appropriate clothing (natural fibers) and footwear and bring water.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
RSVP to Alan Eppers via email AJE1967@hotmail.com.
DIRECTIONS:
I-94 to state Hwy 50 (Kenosha/Lake Geneva exit) Hwy 50 west 1.5 miles to 144th Ave. South on 144th Ave 0.6 miles Benedict Prairie is on the east side. There is a sign near the road. MAP
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Mar 2, 2026
Adelman-Schwartz Preserve Work Party
Sunday, April 5 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Adelman-Schwartz Preserve in Walworth County, WI
Join us for invasive species brush removal!
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring drinking water. Please wear warm working clothes (long sleeves and long pants) plus sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and eye protection (glasses are fine) if you have them, but we also have extras. I will bring all of the cutting tools and supplies (loppers, hand pruners, and a brush cutter).
WORK PARTY LEADER:
RSVP to Michaela Rosenthal via email michaela.a.rosenthal@gmail.com. Work is usually snow or shine, but RSVP to receive notice of any cancellations or other changes.
DIRECTIONS:
Located off of N Lakeshore Dr on the north shore of North Lake in Walworth Co. Map here.
