Stewards of the Northern Unit: Greenbush Kettle Prairie Invasive Plant Removal
Description
The Greenbush Kettle Prairie has not yet been designated a state natural area, but it is one of the few sites in the Kettle Moraine that contains original prairie vegetation. The site has 2 steep, undisturbed slopes that were never plowed separated by a flat area that was farmed. This former farm field was abandoned several decades ago and the field is growing back with many native plants. Unfortunately, the past soil disturbance has given an opportunity for non-native weeds to grow too. We are working to remove the exotic plants to encourage the native prairie.
Volunteer days for removal of invasive plants at the Greenbush Kettle Prairie are as follows:
- Saturdays, July 18 and July 25 from 9 am to noon.
Meet at the parking lot for shelter #5 just north of the Greenbush Kettle Prairie. The schedule of dates list the group outings of the Stewards of the Northern Kettle Moraine and are planned to optimize our collective efforts. We would like to accommodate additional dates and times that better fit any interested individuals or groups; please call Connie with any requests or proposals.
The Friends of the Kettle Moraine have long been committed to preserving and protecting our land and water. We hope by volunteering, you will experience the deep rewards that come from contributing to the preservation of biodiversity in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit. Please contact Connie Ramthun, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions or concerns. She will put you on the emailing list with details of the work involved, what to wear and what to bring. You will also get a reminder on the workdays a few days beforehand.
This event is weather-dependent.
Group/Program Hosting: Friends of the Kettle Moraine
Property & Event Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, Backpack Shelter #5 parking lot just north of the Greenbush Kettle Prairie (N5544 Kettle Moraine Dr., Glenbeulah, WI, 53023)
Event Contact: Connie Ramthun, connieramthun@gmail.com, 920-533-8939