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"When we see land
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which we belong,
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use it with love
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Aldo Leopold
(1886 - 1948)
American Forester

Events

Holland Sand Prairie Hike with The Prairie Enthusiasts

When: Saturday, June 13th beginning at 10 a.m.

This protected 60+ acre parcel is largely covered by prairie on the ancient sand terrace of the Mississippi River. Our previous sponsored trips to this prairie have been on earlier dates, so we’ll get a chance to see the early summer bloomers of sand prairies on this hike. We will also be able to see the progress being made in the restoration efforts led by the Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and discuss future plans for restoration. The walk will be near the road on fairly level terrain.

Trip Leader: Jim Rogala

Directions: Exit McHugh Road off HWY 35 north of Holmen. Go west approximately 1/2 mi. and park on the south side of the road.

New Amsterdam Grasslands Birding Hike

When: Saturday, June 27th from 7 - 9:30 a.m.

President of the local Audubon Chapter, Dan Jackson will lead you into Mississippi Valley Conservancy’s 310-acre New Amsterdam Grasslands to look and listen for grassland birds. Expect to see and hear Eastern and Western Meadowlarks, Dickcissels, Bobolinks, Field Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows, Grasshopper Sparrows and Clay-colored Sparrows. Hikers will be treated to birdsongs ranging from the chaotic burble of the State-Threatened Bell’s Vireo to the faint hiccupping “tis-slick” of the State-Threatened Henslow’s Sparrow. Over 90 different types of grassland birds have been seen on the property, 12 of which are “species of concern.”

EXTRAS TO BRING: Binoculars, field guide, camera, sunscreen, and bug spray if you like. Wear waterproof pants and boots – you’ll be wading through high, wet grass and getting soaked early might detract from your enjoyment.

DIFFICULTY: Easy hike on flat to gently rolling ground.

DIRECTIONS: From La Crosse, take Hwy. 53 north. Exit at the 35/53 interchange north of Holmen. At stop sign, turn right (east) onto Cty Hwy HD. Follow HD about 1 mile back toward Holmen. Take the first right off HD onto Old CTH NA, pass under Hwy. 53, and proceed for another 0.4 mile. Meet at MVC kiosk.

Each day is LIMITED TO ONLY 12 PARTICIPANTS. Register early! Email marttus@MississippiValleyConservancy.org or call 608.784.3606 x 1 to register.

Check www.MississippiValleyConservancy.org or call 608.784.3606 for cancellations due to weather.

Borah Creek Prairie hike

When: August 2009

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Sugar Creek Bluff hike

When: September 2009

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Star Gazing Hike at St. Joseph Ridge

When: September 2009

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MVC & Dairyland Power Property Hike (Alma, WI)

When: October 2009

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12th Annual Banquet & Auction

When: Thursday, November 19th
Doors open at 5 p.m.

Guest speaker, Bob Anderson of the Raptor Resource Project. To find out more about Bob and the RRP, visit http://www.raptorresource.org

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