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Visit and Learn About 600 acres of prairie and wetland restorations on the rich historic Empire Prairie, just off Highway 51 south of Arlington, WI
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The tour will be led by Sanctuary Managers Sue and Mark Martin,
who for 30 years have studied and lovingly cared for these lands and their natural tenants, and have led the work to bring about one of the largest tall grass prairie restorations in the state. This free, family-friendly talk/tramp will be a 2-1/2-hour experience with a rest break at the half-way point.
ENJOY:
colorful palettes and close-ups while strolling through different restorations at the peak of the blooming season
SEE AND COMPARE:
Dry-mesic and mesic prairies
Burned and unburned prairies - April burn
Two prairie restorations – a four-year and two- year-old
LEARN:
How burning and weeding protect the plantings
Why grassland birds need large native homelands
Why the protection over large area benefits declining bird species
What protection and restoration of 87 species means
EXPERIENCE:
Hike mowed trails that invite you to return often, submerse yourself and watch the life cycles throughout the seasons.
WONDER:
Why and how all these species are living together
Visitors will receive a Free Grassland Birds Poster
Goose Pond is located on Goose Pond Road, which intersects Hwy 51 and Hwy 60 half a mile south of Arlington, Wisconsin. The tour will start at the Goose Pond Manager’s residence at W7503 West Kampen Rd, Arlington. Take Kampen Road about ˝ mile west of Goose Pond Road and turn into the driveway just past the railroad tracks. Phone 608-635-4160 if you need help or more information. In case of inclement weather the group will meet indoors at the big barn at that address.
Click here for a location map
http://madisonaudubon.org/audubon/naturenews/files/goosepondlocationmap.jpg
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Goose Pond Sanctuary is owned and operated by Madison Audubon Society, with offices at 222 S. Hamilton St., Madison WI 53711, phone 608-255-BIRD, website http://www:madisonaudubon.org
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