Walworth/ Jefferson County Chapter Wednesday’s Weekly Hike

Hwy 12 DNR parking lot Sherwood Forest Rd., Whitewater, WI, United States

From dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies, the scenic 26-mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We meet each Tuesday at 3:45 pm and Wednesday at 10:15am at the Hwy 12 crossing located about 4 miles east of Whitewater, about […]

Dane Savanna Restoration, Table Bluff Rd Lot

Dane, Table Bluff, Table Bluff Rd. 8951 Table Bluff Rd, Cross Plains, WI

We will continue our ongoing savanna restoration by clearing invasive brush and weed trees from the west hillside.  It's possible we'll drive some vehicles and gear closer to the actual worksite via the neighbor's driveway and farm lane.  Properly trained and equipped chain sawyers are welcome.  There will also be plenty of work hauling and piling […]

Dane Oak Woods/Savanna Restoration, Prairie Moraine CP

Dane, Verona, Prairie Moraine County Park 1970 Hwy PB, Verona, Wisconsin, United States

We'll clear invasive bush and weed trees from the "back 40" of the park along or behind the terminal moraine.  We'll need trained and properly equipped chain sawyers, plus swampers to haul and pile the cuttings.  We'll burn slash piles if there is snow cover and cook lunch over the coals.  Wear old clothing made […]

Walworth/ Jefferson County Chapter Wednesday’s Weekly Hike

Hwy 12 DNR parking lot Sherwood Forest Rd., Whitewater, WI, United States

From dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies, the scenic 26-mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We meet each Tuesday at 3:45 pm and Wednesday at 10:15am at the Hwy 12 crossing located about 4 miles east of Whitewater, about […]

Dane Savanna Clearing, Cross Plains Reserve

Dane, Cross Plains Ice Age Interpretive Site 8109 Old Sauk Pass Rd., Cross Plains, WI, United States

We will continue our ongoing restoration work at this site.  Besides hand work, there will be work for trained chain sawyers with proper protective gear.  We'll burn some slash piles if there's snow cover, and cook lunch over the coals.  Wear old clothing made of natural fibers to work around fires.  Contact leader for more details.

Dane Savanna Clearing, Firebreak Prep, Lodi Marsh SWA

We'll continue  clearing invasive brush and unwanted trees to uncover prairie remnants and restore the landscape to a time when fire was part of the ecosystem.  We also may prepare firebreaks for a spring burn.  Besides hand work, there will be work for trained chain sawyers with proper protective gear.  We'll burn some slash piles if […]

Walworth/ Jefferson County Chapter Wednesday’s Weekly Hike

Hwy 12 DNR parking lot Sherwood Forest Rd., Whitewater, WI, United States

From dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies, the scenic 26-mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We meet each Tuesday at 3:45 pm and Wednesday at 10:15am at the Hwy 12 crossing located about 4 miles east of Whitewater, about […]

Dane Savanna Restoration, Firebreak Prep, Lodi Marsh SNA

We will continue ongoing restoration and clearing of woody invasives on Center Bluff west of Lodi Springfield Rd.  We will meet at the kiosk lot (map/directions).  From there, we may drive some vehicles and equipment to a location closer to our work if conditions permit.  Besides hand work, there will be work for trained chain sawyers with […]

Dane Savanna Restoration/Firebreak Prep, Table Bluff Rd Lot

Dane, Table Bluff, Table Bluff Rd. 8951 Table Bluff Rd, Cross Plains, WI

We will continue our ongoing savanna restoration by clearing invasive brush and weed trees from the west hillside.  We also may prepare firebreaks for spring burns.  It's possible we'll drive some vehicles and gear closer to the actual worksite via the neighbor's driveway and farm lane.  Properly trained and equipped chain sawyers are welcome.  There will also […]

Walworth/ Jefferson County Chapter Wednesday’s Weekly Hike

Hwy 12 DNR parking lot Sherwood Forest Rd., Whitewater, WI, United States

From dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies, the scenic 26-mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We meet each Tuesday at 3:45 pm and Wednesday at 10:15am at the Hwy 12 crossing located about 4 miles east of Whitewater, about […]