Weeds don't take a holiday, and neither do we.  We will continue our ongoing efforts to remove sweet clover, other weeds and sumac from and near this remnant goat prairie with its long views of the Sugar River outwash plain.  We will use both power brush cutters and hand tools.  Park off pavement at the […]

Our restored prairies and savannas require much attention, especially in their early years, to rid them of wild parsnip, yellow and white sweet clover, burdock, mullein, curly dock, Japanese hedge parsley and other invading exotics.  There may be some infestations suitable for power brushcutters as well as hand work.   Bring sturdy boots or shoes, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, […]

Our restored prairies and savannas require much attention, especially in their early years, to rid them of wild parsnip, yellow and white sweet clover, burdock, mullein, curly dock, Japanese hedge parsley and other invading exotics.  There may be some infestations suitable for power brushcutters as well as hand work.   Bring sturdy boots or shoes, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, […]

Our restored prairies and savannas require much attention, especially in their early years, to rid them of wild parsnip, yellow and white sweet clover, burdock, mullein, curly dock, Japanese hedge parsley and other invading exotics.  There may be some infestations suitable for power brush cutters as well as hand work.   Bring sturdy boots or shoes, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, […]

We'll hike a portion of the trail in the wildlife are.  Along the way we'll trim the trailway, snipping off any encroaching berry canes and light brush that can be cut a hand pruner or small loppers.  Bring you own gloves and hand pruner, contact leader in advance if you need a chapter tool, or just hike!

We'll hike the Ice Age Trail and at least one of the connecting loops in the Valley View Preserve.  Along the way we'll trim the trailway, snipping off any encroaching berry canes and light brush that can be cut a hand pruner or small loppers.  Bring you own gloves and hand pruner, contact leader in advance if you need a […]

We'll hike a portion of the Montrose Segment.  Along the way we'll trim the trailway, snipping off any encroaching berry canes and light brush that can be cut a hand pruner or small loppers.  Bring you own gloves and hand pruner, contact leader in advance if you need a chapter tool, or just hike!  Park in the trailhead lot.