Owned Sites
Lands owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts are permanently protected from development. We are committed to preserving and managing the lands we own in perpetuity. While we engage contractors and hire people directly, the majority of the management of our lands is done by volunteers. This connects people from all walks of life and ignites their relationship to the land.
Click the sites on the left or find a location near you using the map.
Nearly all of these sites are open to the public. There are some restrictions and prohibited activities. These threatened ecosystems are protected for the preservation and conservation of nature and are critical habitat for rare and declining species. As such, some activities that may degrade the habitat are not allowed. Permitted activities vary per site depending on the funding sources and management objectives. If an activity is not explicitly allowed, it is prohibited. Please check each site pages below for details.
NOTE: There are sites that are worthy of management despite no land protection through ownership or easement. Such work preserves the quality of the site and hopefully, protection can be attained in the future. Some of these sites are listed under chapter webpages or noted on our events calendar.
Click here for information on hunting on our preserves.
Use this interactive Google map to find sites and get directions.
Use the information below to learn more about our sites or visit a chapter page to find sites in a specific area.
NOTE: If you are an organized group looking to visit a site, please contact the site steward beforehand. This can ensure no major land management or other activity is occurring at the same time. It’s also possible that the site steward would be available to introduce the site or answer the group’s questions if the group so wishes.
Protected Properties in Alphabetical Order
Filter by difficulty
Easy includes sites where there are maintained paths and/or have flat ground.
Moderate includes sites that have a few inclines, and may or may not have maintained paths. These do not include extremely steep or challenging areas.
Difficult includes sites that may have steep goat prairies, wet fens or otherwise challenging terrain.
The Prairie Enthusiasts Calendar of Events
Each year, members from all across the organization gather togetherfor some very special events. Chapters offer field trips, work parties, workshops or other events specific to that chapter’s focus and interests.
View events on the The Prairie Enthusiasts calendar or seek information on events from your local chapter. Join us in connecting with each other and the land as we care for prairies and savannas.
Events for September
27th


Events for September
28th
Events for September
29th

Events for September
30th

Events for October
1st


ST CROIX VALLEY: Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers
Events for October
2nd

ST CROIX VALLEY: Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers
Events for October
3rd




Events for October
4th

Events for October
5th
Events for October
6th

Events for October
7th

Events for October
8th


GLACIAL PRAIRIE: MUKWONAGO RIVER OAK BARRENS WORK PARTY

Events for October
9th
Events for October
10th


COULEE REGION AND FRIENDS OF THE BLUFFLANDS: WORK PARTY AT HOLLAND SAND PRAIRIE




Events for October
11th


COULEE REGION AND FRIENDS OF THE BLUFFLANDS: WORK PARTY AT LOOKOUT PRAIRIE IN HIXON FOREST


Events for October
12th


Events for October
13th

Events for October
14th

Events for October
15th

GLACIAL PRAIRIE: MUKWONAGO RIVER OAK BARRENS WORK PARTY

Events for October
16th

Events for October
17th




Events for October
18th


Events for October
19th
Events for October
20th

Events for October
21st
Events for October
22nd

GLACIAL PRAIRIE: MUKWONAGO RIVER OAK BARRENS WORK PARTY

Events for October
23rd

COULEE REGION AND FRIENDS OF THE BLUFFLANDS: WORK PARTY AT HOLLAND SAND PRAIRIE
Events for October
24th


Events for October
25th

Events for October
26th
Events for October
27th

Events for October
28th
Events for October
29th

GLACIAL PRAIRIE: MUKWONAGO RIVER OAK BARRENS WORK PARTY

Events for October
30th
Events for October
31st


