The Prairie Enthusiasts Field Trip

June 13  (Saturday)

Sugar River Oak Savanna   

Come see spiderwort flowers in full glory before they close up for the day.  This diverse 9-acre oak savanna is a preserve of The Prairie Enthusiasts, managed by the Empire-Sauk Chapter.  Although it still shows some signs of past use as a pasture, 39 years of frequent fire has fostered a remarkable recovery of native prairie and savanna vegetation. There are now nearly 400 native plant species present.  Besides spiderwort, there should be pale spiked lobelia, rock rose, wood lily, and many other flowers in bloom.

Trip leader:   Rich Henderson (608-845-7065 or tpe.rhenderson@tds.net)

Directions:

  From the intersection of CTH M and PD (north of Verona and SW of Madison) take PD west 3.0 miles to Timber Lane, turn right (north) on to Timber Lane and then immediately turn left into a

 joint driveway.  Proceed to the brick house (2845 Timber Lane).  Park in mowed lawn (ple

ase do not block the neighbor’s driveway).