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Jun 06

Empire-Sauk Chapter: Grassland Bird Workshop

Join us for this workshop devoted to exploring the grassland birds of Wisconsin's prairies. This event includes a guided walk of Schurch-Thomson prairie and a presentation led by David Sample, a retired WDNR Ecologist. Registration is $20 for adults and free for anyone under the age of 18 and capped at 25 attendees.

Schurch-Thomson Prairie
8624 Reilly Rd, Barneveld, WI 53507
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Jun 06, 2026 08:00am

$0.00 - $20.00

Date, Time and Location

Saturday, June 6 - 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Schurch-Thomson Prairie, 8624 Reilly Rd, Barneveld, WI 53507 - MAP HERE


About Schurch-Thomson Prairie

This site is a 193-acre farm in the Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area with mix of prairie, savanna, woodland, and agricultural fields that provides habitat for several rare and endangered species. It has over 220 species of native plants and supports many butterflies and other prairie insects, as well as rare grassland birds and animals like the badger and bull snake.


In spring, the prairie remnants are covered with tens of thousands of shooting stars, a native prairie wildflower. Continued restoration and management will remove invasive species that threaten the health of the prairie and savanna remnants and restore water quality in the stream that runs through the property.


What to Bring

Dress for the weather and wear decent footwear. Terrain is easily accessible. We recommend bringing sunscreen, bugspray, a hat, binoculars and water.


Questions? Contact Event Organizer Tim Hansel at timothy.hansel@gmail.com or (608) 692-8049.

The Prairie Enthusiasts is an accredited land trust with 13 local Chapters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. The Prairie Enthusiasts seeks to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairies, oak savannas, and associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, restoration, and education. To learn more, visit our website at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.