by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 23, 2026
Weed Sweep at Mounds View Grassland
Weekdays in July – Anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
Come spend walking through remnant and planted prairie looking for the last few scattered late blooming and previously missed sweetclover and even fewer wild parsnip, all the while hearing and seeing grassland birds and seeing up close a wide array of prairie flowers, butterflies, and bumblebees. We have these weeds almost gone from large portions of the Mounds View Grassland. It is critical that we get every last one before they set seed, so the problem does not come back. The intern crew is doing the bulk of the work, but they cannot do it all. Your help is important to getting those last few plants.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, water, and hat. They are a necessity in doing this type of activity. Parsnip predators will be provided.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (h) 608-845-7065 (c) 608-235-4165.
DIRECTIONS:
(2906 County F, 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 | Jul 22, 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: August 4 (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
After our lunch break, we will take a walk around the site, looking at what’s blooming, what’s making seeds, and looking for further effects of spring’s prescribed burns. Many cool season native grasses have or will soon bloom, and we can check on their progress. Poke milkweed emerged in large numbers after the burn and may still be in bloom.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 21, 2026
Cut and Pile Black Oaks at Kalscheur Oak Savanna
Wednesday, August 12 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Kalscheur Oak Savanna near Hollandale, WI
Modern prescribed burning conditions often do not generate the intensity of fires that likely occurred historically. Recent fires have not top-killed many black oaks at Kalscheur Oak Savanna. As these trees are maturing, this threatens to change the site from a bur oak savanna to a black oak woodland.
During this work party, we will cut black oaks that are crowding bur oaks and encroaching on prairie portions of the site.
WHAT TO BRING:
Feel free to bring a chainsaw and appropriate PPE. Non-sawyers can drag and pile cut materials to burn piles. All workers should have work gloves. Bring water.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Pat Handrick, patrick.handrick@gmail.com; (c) 608.354.3467 (texting preferred). Please contact Pat if you are coming so they know how many to expect and who to contact in case of cancellation.
LOCATION:
From Hollandale, drive 2 miles south on CTH K. Watch for cars parked along the road near 596 County Road K – this is the neighbors’ house across the street from the The Prairie Enthusiasts’ access easement. Park as far as possible off the road. Look for The Prairie Enthusiasts sign at the start of the access easement next to the highway. Head downhill from there, following the cleared corridor. At the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge, then you should be able to see and hear the workers on the site.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | Jul 21, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Sunday, August 9 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
This may be our final spotted knapweed removal work party for the summer. Please join in removing the last of the spotted knapweed plants from the site and help us continue the amazing progress made at this wonderful site.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring gloves and wear eye protection. Sunscreen, drinking water, and hat are strongly encouraged.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Kevin McKown (kevandnan8@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 | Jul 21, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Thursday, July 30 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
We’ve been working hard at removing spotted knapweed from the site and preventing establishment in newly opened areas. We’ll be hand pulling and possibly bagging spotted knapweed from remaining areas and sweeping through areas already covered to remove any remaining plants.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring gloves and wear eye protection. Sunscreen, drinking water, and hat are strongly encouraged.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Luke DeBiasio (LDeBiasio@theprairieenthusiasts.org).
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.
