Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund

CPPF's Monthly Update - August 2025
https://mailchi.mp/8bef3a14af3a/2025august

Greetings, Friends of the Prairie,

While we continue our efforts in summer to remove invasive plants from the Prairie, it's yet another season in our year to enjoy all the small spectacles that it offers. As volunteers search, pull, clip and bag, there's time to pause and take in the little things. (Please see images and descriptions.)

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Native Prairie Plant Walks
Naturalist Kay McClelland leads Chiwaukee Prairie Walks once a month through October. Information includes a little history, a little geology and lots of plant names and facts. Over the months you will look at and identify more than 100 different flowering plants, grasses, and some sedges. There will likely be a plant list available each time as well as occasional other handouts. Mark your calendars for the remaining two dates of the year!
Walks are on the first Saturdays from 9 AM to 11 AM.

September 6, October 4

Meet at the intersection of 121st Street and 2nd Avenue. Park on 2nd Avenue.
Map at :https://maps.app.goo.gl/jD2WpzBK79dPqiLH6
Wear good walking shoes or boots and long pants. Sunscreen, insect repellent for possible ticks, and a hat are wise. We go in light rain but not if there is lightning. Questions: 262.994.1939 (mobile) or [email protected]

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Workdays

Since the last regular workday, July 19, Eric and Nathan have led another six extra weekend workdays in a continued effort to control White Sweetclover, Queen Anne’s Lace, Mullein, and other species. Nathan has also led six additional weekday efforts. Many thanks to Anthony I. Brian H., Cindi D., Dave G., Dave R., Dru S., LV, Pam H., and Rob M. for the extra time and effort!

***NOTE: Our monthly workday time is now between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.***

We will be hosting TWO workdays this weekend:

Saturday, August 16:
https://www.chiwaukee.org/event/2025-08-16/
Beginning at 9:00 AM, we will be pulling/bagging Mullein, Queen Anne’s Lace, and White Sweetclover in the far southeast where we visited last year. The prediction is for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 86 degrees. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 7 to 16 mph. Wear old clothes in layers, sturdy shoes or boots, hats and gloves. Consider spray repellent for ticks and/or tucking pants in socks. We supply tools, water, instructions, and answers to all your questions about the Prairie.

The Saturday workday is from 9 AM to 12 PM. Come for part or all of it.
PLEASE: Arrive 10 minutes early to sign-in

We will meet at 1st Court and 128th Street in the far southeastern part of the Prairie. Please do not block the orange gate or the bicycle path.
See the map image on this post or click here for directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W97sCGTs7kbRSFFMA

If you have questions for Saturday, please email [email protected] or text/call Nathan at 262.694.7351.

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Sunday, August 17 ('Extra' Workday):
https://www.chiwaukee.org/event/2025-08-17/
Beginning at 9:00 AM, we will be pulling/bagging Queen Anne’s Lace and White Sweetclover. The prediction is for cloudy skies with a high near 81 degrees. Winds are expected to be from the northeast at 8 to 17 mph. Wear old clothes in layers, sturdy shoes or boots, hats and gloves. Consider spray repellent for ticks and/or tucking pants in socks. We supply tools, water, instructions, and answers to all your questions about the Prairie.
The Sunday workday is from 9 AM to 12 PM. Come for part or all of it.
PLEASE: Arrive 10 minutes early to sign-in

We will meet on 2nd Avenue at 122nd Street near the gate.
Click here for a map of the meeting area:
https://goo.gl/maps/FghFMsdJQejF1LoU6

If you have questions for Sunday, please email [email protected] or text/call Eric at 262.320.7313.

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Optional: click here to RSVP for the workdays:
https://forms.gle/MhzXZDSWsrbjX7j6A
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Click here to view examples of species removed at our workdays this month:
http://chiwaukee.org/invasiveplants/

If you would like to be notified about additional workday or plant monitoring opportunities, please email [email protected] to be added to our email list.

Workday cancellations will be posted on our website and Facebook by 8:00 AM on the workday. If you are unsure whether a workday will take place, please use good judgement when deciding whether or not to attend. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call 262.694.7351.

Thank you for your support,
Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund, Inc.