Prairie Planting at Chipman Preserve
Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. to noon
The Chipman family has grown hundreds of prairie plants, and they are ready to be transplanted into the preserve! Get to know some of these charismatic wildflowers as we move them to their new homes around the entrance of the preserve. They will not only be a lovely welcome to the preserve but an additional tool and valuable seed source as well.
Bring: Work gloves. SWMLC will provide building materials and refreshments.
Carpool 8:15 a.m. from SWMLC office at 6851 S. Sprinkle Rd. in Portage*
Introducing KEKA Preserve
Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. to noon
Visit one of SWMLC's newest preserves and help mark the boundaries and pull garlic mustard. You will get a chance to appreciate the variety of habitats, including spring-fed ponds, oak woodlands, savanna plantings, creeks, and special wildflower propagation gardens created by Wild Ones native landscapers.
Bring: Work gloves and sturdy footwear. SWMLC will provide building materials and refreshments.
Carpool 8:15 a.m. from SWMLC office at 6851 S. Sprinkle Rd. in Portage*
Wet Prairie at Wau-Ke-Na
Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to noon
One of the rarest natural communities in the west half of the state is a Lake Plain Prairie that depends on special hydrologic conditions. Come see what is blooming at this tiny remnant and help push back the brushy borders that once threatened to shade it out of existence!
Bring: Work gloves and sturdy footwear. SWMLC will provide building materials and refreshments.
Carpool 8:15 a.m. from the SWMLC office at 6851 S. Sprinkle Rd. in Portage*
Oak Openings at Carter Lake
Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. to noon
The warm southern slopes of the hills above Carter Lake support some rare wildflowers in the openings between the oaks. Spotted knapweed threatens to crowd them out, so we are looking for help in pulling out this noxious week. It's a worthwhile cause and a good excuse to enjoy the "north woods feel" of Carter Lake Preserve.
Bring: Work gloves and sturdy footwear. SWMLC will provide building materials and refreshments.
Carpool 7:30 a.m. from SWMLC office at 6851 S. Sprinkle Rd. in Portage* |
