by The Prairie Enthusiasts | May 25, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Friday, June 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
Help us continue our restoration efforts at this wonderful site. We’ve opened up more sand prairie, removing cedars and other undesirable trees and brush over the winter, and now we need to stay on top of the spotted knapweed.
We’ll be hand pulling knapweed while enjoying the unique flora and keeping an eye out for new species to document as we restore this site.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring gloves and wear eye protection. Sunscreen, drinking water, and hat are strongly encouraged.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
John Exo, john.exo@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 | May 25, 2026
Spotted Knapweed Removal at Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Giordano Oak Barrens and Sand Prairie, Lodi, WI
Help us continue our restoration efforts at this wonderful site. We’ve opened up more sand prairie, removing cedars and other undesirable trees and brush over the winter, and now we need to stay on top of the spotted knapweed.
We’ll be hand pulling knapweed while enjoying the unique flora and keeping an eye out for new species to document as we restore this site.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring gloves and wear eye protection. Sunscreen, drinking water, and hat are strongly encouraged.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
Kevin McKowan, 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 | May 20, 2026
Weed Seed Production Beds at Mounds View Grassland
Sunday, May 17 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mounds View Grassland in Barneveld, WI
These production beds are critical to providing seeds and bulbs/roots for the restoration work at Mounds View Grassland and other TPE preserves. Species being propagated are wood lily, prairie phlox, yellow star-grass, violet wood sorrel, prairie violet, blue-eyed grass, and others.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your favorite weeding tool and knelling pad, if you have them. Otherwise, they will be provided.
WORK PARTY LEADER:
For questions and to RSVP, contact Rich Henderson (h) 608-845-7065 (c) 608-235-4165. Please let Rich know if you are planning on coming by the evening before the event to confirm.
DIRECTIONS:
8624 Reilly Rd, Barneveld. 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 | May 20, 2026
Eldred Prairie Work Party: Crown Vetch Removal
Sunday, May 24 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Help us keep up the good fight and remove and treat invasive crown vetch from this 40 acre prairie remnant.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, wear long pants, boots/sturdy shoes. Bring a sprayer if you have one, otherwise they will be provided. Herbicide 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:
Eldred Prairie is located at 4899-4527 Lincoln Rd, Lancaster, WI 53813
Park along the side of the road.
by The Prairie Enthusiasts | May 20, 2026
Eldred Prairie Work Party: Crown Vetch Removal
Wednesday, May 20 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, WI
Help us keep up the good fight and remove and treat invasive crown vetch from this 40 acre prairie remnant.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring gloves, wear long pants, boots/sturdy shoes. Bring a sprayer if you have one, otherwise they will be provided. Herbicide 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:
Eldred Prairie is located at 4899-4527 Lincoln Rd, Lancaster, WI 53813
Park along the side of the road.
