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Julie Raasch

EVENTS AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS

All events are open to the public and open to participants of all ages unless indicated otherwise. Many of our events will take you to private lands and will showcase well-managed, protected habitats of all kinds.

Upcoming Events

All events are open to the public and open to participants of all ages unless indicated otherwise. Many of our events will take you to private lands and will showcase well-managed, protected habitats of all kinds.

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Summer Property Tours

Our summer property tours and potlucks are the cornerstone (or better said "keystone") of our BMAP community. Each summer we organize three potluck outings to BMAP member properties. Gather with us to share land management techniques, hear habitat preservation stories, and hike through varied landscapes in camaraderie with other BMAP members.

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Walk with a Naturalist

Join us for a Walk with a Naturalist! You will meet a naturalist at a local, public natural area for a two-hour walk to explore the area and discuss plant life, birds, butterflies or wildlife we may encounter along the way. Nurture your curiosity and join us to learn about these places that are available to you.

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Workshops and Special Events

We occasionally organize and offer classes and workshops on plant ID, trail building, seed starting, conservation legacy options, or other "habitat preservation on private lands" educational activities. Open and active workshops can all be found listed below in our Upcoming Events.

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Winter Conversations:
Winter Lecture Series

In the long, winter months of February and March BMAP hosts a series of three lectures presented by conservation professionals, storytellers, advocates, or educators. Though the themes or topics vary, they all help illuminate our shared dedication and connection to the Southwestern WI landscape.

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Events

Upcoming Events

  • Property Tour - Paul Fuchs & Martha Fish
    Property Tour - Paul Fuchs & Martha Fish
    May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Belleville, N9645 Primrose Center Rd, Belleville, WI 53508, USA
    Join us as we tour the property of Paul Fuchs & Martha Fish. See the results of decades of restoration and land management in oak woodlands, wetlands, and dry prairies, and hear about experiences partnering with state, federal, nonprofit, and private contractors on various restoration projects!
  • Natural Communities of Southwestern WI Class (2025)
    Natural Communities of Southwestern WI Class (2025)
    Jun 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Blue Mounds & Mounds View Grasslands
    This is an exclusive opportunity for BMAP and Botanical Club of WI members to work on plant ID, to become familiar with the plant communities of southwestern WI, and to learn in camaraderie. https://www.bluemounds.org/natural-community-class
  • Property Tour - James MacDonald
    Property Tour - James MacDonald
    Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Blanchardville, 8596 Sunnyside Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516, USA
    Join us as we tour the property of James MacDonald (MacD). This property is a family effort, with MacD carrying on the stewardship and land ethic of his parents. Enjoy taking a look at recent oak woodland restorations on the property, including recently liberated ~200 year old oaks!
  • Walk with a Naturalist - Shea Wetland
    Walk with a Naturalist - Shea Wetland
    Jul 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Barneveld, 3095 Mounds View Rd, Barneveld, WI 53507, USA
    Join BMAP as we tour wetland and prairie habitats stewarded by The Prairie Enthusiasts!
  • Walk with a Naturalist - IATA Swamp Lover's Section
    Walk with a Naturalist - IATA Swamp Lover's Section
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Dane County, Co Rd KP & Scheele Rd, Berry, WI 53528, USA
    Join BMAP as we tour the biodiverse wetland, woodland, and dry slope habitats stewarded by the Ice Age Trail Alliance
  • Property Tour - Prairie Spirit Wildlife Sanctuary
    Property Tour - Prairie Spirit Wildlife Sanctuary
    Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Verona, 1811 Spring Rose Rd, Verona, WI 53593, USA
    Prairie Spirit Wildlife Sanctuary, owned by John Barnes and Kel Mattice, is a former dairy farm just south of Verona. Moving from dairy to beef, then to crops and pasture, this 200 acre restoration is an excellent example of adaptive land management
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Contact

Blue Mounds Area Project
P.O. Box 332
Mt. Horeb, WI 53572

info@bluemounds.org

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