Madison Audubon Field Trip

Pleasant Valley conservancy annual labor day trip

Monday, Sep. 5, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

LOCATION: Pleasant Valley Conservancy 

ADDRESS: 4609 Pleasant Valley Road, Black Earth

Led by Kathie and Tom Brock; call (608) 238-5050 or 

email tdbrock@charter.net

Pleasant Valley Conservancy State Natural Area is a 140 acre natural area in western Dane County near the town of Vermont. The property contains prairie remnants, wetlands, and extensive oak savannas and has been under intensive management for the past 18 years. Hiking will be partly across steep bluffs, and long pants with sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. At the end of the three-hour trip, light refreshments will be served at the small cabin on site. To get to Pleasant Valley Conservancy, take Highway F to the west from the Village of Black Earth, then follow it south for 5 miles. Turn left on Pleasant Valley Road. Park along the south side of the driveway at fire number 4609.Visit madisonaudubon.org/calendar for more information on this and other field trips and events.