Home Page : Spotlight : Spotlight 3
Parnell Prairie Preserve Hike
June 8th 6:30pm - 8pm
180th Ave. and 45th. St. Somerest WI, just north of the
railroad tracks.
Join
The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE) and Somerset Park committee for a leisurely
hike at this dry mesic prairie. This is the site of the former Somerset
dump, on land is owned jointly by the Town and Village of Somerset. The
site has some areas of remnant prairie and the town and village are
restoring the prairie and using the site as a nature park.
The US Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) provided grant ,money and technical expertise
to begin the restoration. In winter 2010 brush and some trees were
removed and in April the USFWS and Somerset Fire Department did a
prescribed burn at the site. The prairie is responding nicely to this
initial work.
On the hike we'll talk about the restoration process and
learn to identify some common prairie grasses and flowers. The rustic
trails are over rolling hills so wear sturdy shoes.
Parnell Prairie
Preserve is located at 180th Ave. and 45th. St., just north of the
railroad tracks.