| About this Workshop This workshop will provide an overview of the ecology of the North American Tallgrass Prairie and Oak Savanna Communities and the plants that occur within them. We will spend the first portion of the workshop in the barn discussing the ecology of these communities--their physical environment, biological components, as well as plant structure and physiology and how each interacts to create these diverse and productive plant communities. We will then spend much of our time outside observing the landscape and learning to identify plant species associated with these two communities.
Date, Time and Location Saturday, July 25 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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 for hiking. Terrain is easily accessible. We recommend bringing sunscreen, bugspray, a hat, binoculars and water.
Questions? Contact Event Leader Pat Trochlell at ptrochlell@gmail.com. |
