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, […]

We will be removing sweet clover, parsnip, Japanese hedge parsley and perhaps other invasives and sumac from this dry prairie remnant.  There probably will be some power brush cutter work in addition to work with hand tools.  If using a brush cutter, bring eye and ear protection.  Meet at Hwy D trail crossing south of […]

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, […]

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, including cutting sumac, as well as hand work.  Bring sturdy boots or shoes, long-sleeved shirt, […]

Starting from the Robertson Kiosk lot on Lodi Springfield Road (map, directions), we'll walk the balloon-on-string loop on the west side, a distance of about 1.6 miles.  The walk features a screened overlook of the marsh and fine restored prairie and savanna along and atop a limestone bluff marking the edge of a tunnel channel.   7/13 update:  […]

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, […]

Our restored prairies and savannas require much attention, especially in their early years. We seek 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, including cutting sumac, as well as hand work.  Bring sturdy boots or shoes, long-sleeved shirt, long […]

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, […]

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, […]

Liebetrau Prairie is most distinguished by its highland restored prairies and distant views, including Blue Mounds, but there's also a southeast wooded corner where trail construction techniques are needed.  We will build trail there as part of our efforts to put this beautiful property on the map after years of dedicated efforts to remove old fence rows and plant […]

The sweet clover got ahead of us, so we'll try to catch up as the herbaceous weeding season comes to an end.  (We originally had planned to clear brush and trees along the route for a more sustainable and less erodible climb to the east ridge.)  Meet at kiosk lot on Lodi Springfield Road.

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, […]