by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Oct 20, 2026
Aspen Removal at Mounds View Grassland
Friday, October 23 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
Come help treat aspen sprouts in prairie remnants and plantings. Much help is needed in killing the last of the aspen stems to remove the threat of aspen 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 (c) (608) 235-4165 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 Evanne Hunt | Oct 15, 2026
Help collect prairie seed
We will meet at Mike Miller’s savanna to pick Sky Blue Aster seeds. These seeds will be used in the oak woodland restoration at Alexander oak savanna..
We have collection buckets!
Date: October 22 (Thursday)
Time: 4:30 pm until about 6 pm
Location: N8234 County Rd F, River Falls, WI 54022
Map to location
by Evanne Hunt | Oct 14, 2026
Work day to clear fire breaks
We will brush cut and rake the fire breaks and cut and stump treat some buckthorn
Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10am – 2pm
Come for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours — whatever you can volunteer is appreciated!
Location: Blueberry Hill
2900 Quant Avenue N, West Lakeland Township, MN
Map to location
Contact Evanne for questions: evanne.hunt@outlook.com or 715-381-1291 (landline; no texts)
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.
