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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.
Feb 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMMount Horeb, 107 N Grove St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USAHear from Jacob Grace, a representative of the Savanna Institute, about how they build multifunctional agricultural systems using native trees and shrubs. Beyond novel farming practices, the Savanna Institute's grassroots initiatives also work to promote community education and economic development
Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMMount Horeb, 107 N Grove St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USALocal Naturalist Peter Marshall will be leading us through a fantastic discussion of the diverse and ecologically important shrubs in Wisconsin. Hear about their ecology and how to incorporate them into your property!
Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMMount Horeb, 107 N Grove St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USABarb Barzen of the Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC) will lead us through the recent and ongoing work to develop and expand the Driftless Trail, connecting routes between the Wisconsin River, Governor Dodge State Park, Blue Mounds State Park, and many fantastic natural areas in between.
May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBlack Earth, 4554 Pleasant Valley Rd, Black Earth, WI 53515, USAJoin BMAP Ken Wade as he leads us through the geological and glacial history of Pleasant Valley Conservancy and how it has shaped the fantastic landforms and landscapes of one of the oldest restoration projects in southern Wisconsin.
Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTBlue Mounds, 10747 Moyer Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USAJoin us in touring the lands stewarded by Ken Wade and Pat Trochlell. Ongoing collaborations with the Prairie Enthusiasts, Dane County, and other local organizations are aimed at restoring and protecting this diverse range of southern WI plant communities.
Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTArgyle, N6405 County Hwy A, Argyle, WI 53504, USAJoin us for a tour of 75 acres stewarded by Kurt Peters and Elizabeth Hopp-Peters. Their restored prairie occupies a sandy former pasture, while recent work supported by NRCS and local restoration contractors has focused on restoring oak woodlands and oak savanna.
Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMDane County, Moyer Rd, Vermont, WI 53517, USAA joint BMAP event with The Prairie Enthusiasts, this 5.5hr through-hike starts at Blue Mounds State Park, moves through Pleasure Valley Conservancy, and ends at the TPE Parrish Savanna. A great chance to enjoy the end of the growing season!
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