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.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Oct 5, 2026
Benedict Prairie Site Improvement
Saturday, September 26 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Benedict Prairie, Kenosha County
This work day will likely include cutting invasive species and doing seed collection.
DIFFICULTY: Easy-moderate (some uneven ground). Cutting or dragging brush can be difficult in some areas.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring drinking water. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy, closed-toed footwear. Feel free to bring your own gloves and eye protection.
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 | Oct 5, 2026
Adelman-Schwartz Preserve Work Party
Saturday, October 3 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Adelman-Schwartz Preserve in Walworth County, WI
Work day activities will focus on seed collection and invasive species brush management. We will spend time collecting seed of several forbs and warm-season grasses that will be cleaned and frost-seeded around select areas of the site during the winter months. Afterwards, we will turn our attention and energy to brushcutting and treating non-native honeysuckle, common buckthorn, and multiflora rose.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to high. Cutting or pulling brush can be difficult in some areas.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring drinking water. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Feel free to bring your own gloves and eye protection. We will provide trowels and shovels for removal. You may also want to bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
RSVP to Michaela Rosenthal via phone (608-886-0449) or email michaela.a.rosenthal@gmail.com. Work is usually rain 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
