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Events MacGregor Spring Flowers and Bird Hike **Cancelled due to weather** Rescheduled for June 14th When: May 3rd from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Rescheduled from April 19th) Join us for a hike
through the beautiful and diverse MacGregor property in the Snow Bottom
State Natural Area of Grant County, WI. We’ll be searching for spring
flowers like the delicate “Dutchmen’s Breeches,” and keeping an eye open
for bright flashes of orange from “Baltimore Orioles.” Whether you like
wildflowers or birds, forests or prairies, this hike will have something
for everyone. To register, please email Marghie at mrich@MississippiValleyConservancy.org. Carpooling will be available, please let Marghie know if you're interested.
Night Hike & Star Gazing When: Friday, May 9th beginning at 7:30 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m. Where: St. Joseph Villa, St. Joseph, WI Mississippi Valley
Conservancy, in partnership with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual
Adoration and the Come join us and take a sunset tour of the St. Joseph Villa property where we will look for crepuscular (active during twilight) animals and a wide assortment of wild plants including the world-famous clustered poppy-mallow. Afterwards we will join our friend with the La Crosse Astronomical Society to watch the setting moon and numerous constellations and planets in the spring night sky. Bring layered clothing, long paints and insect repellent. Telescopes will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you wish. Also, we may set up a modest bonfire so bring folding chairs and marshmallows if you would like to sit around and enjoy the peace and quite of a nice spring night. Directions: From La Crosse, take State Road/Highway 33 East to the town of St. Joseph. Park in the St. Joseph Church Parking lot. (second entrance on the North side of the street – across the street form the church)Walk past the main building toward the Quonset hut. To register, please email Marghie at mrich@MississippiValleyConservancy.org.
Devil's Backbone Preserve When: May 24th
beginning at 10 a.m. Optional extra info: This property is in the heart of the “Cassville to Bagley Bluffs” area described in the Wisconsin Land Legacy Report, where it received 5 out of 5 points on a score of conservation significance. Trip leader: MVC’s Conservation Specialist, Abbie Meyer
To register, please email Marghie at mrich@MississippiValleyConservancy.org.
Holland Sand Prairie Tour When: June 7th,
beginning at 10 a.m.
New Amsterdam Grasslands - Birding Hike When: July 12th &
13th (Limit of 12 participants each day.) 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Miller Bluff Hike When: August 16th,
beginning at 10 a.m.
Sugar Creek Bluff Hike When: September
13th, beginning at 10 a.m.
La Crosse River Conservancy Hike When: October 11th,
beginning at 10 a.m.
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If outdoor physical labor isn’t so much your thing – or you’re looking for a little warmer location, please contact Mississippi Valley Conservancy's Office Manager Marghie Rich about helping out in our office.
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