Smith-Reiner Drumlin Prairie is a small parcel owned and managed by The Prairie Enthusiasts and a State Natural Area. It has 13 acres of remnant prairie between the two glacial drumlins. The drumlins will be covered with rough and cylindrical blazing stars and the valleys in between will have gay feather. This should be a monarch and grassland bird hotspot. Gentians and other prairie specialist flowers will also be blooming. This is a trip in conjunction with Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association and The Prairie Enthusiasts.

Water, sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, and hiking shoes are recommended. Bring binoculars — the closer they focus, the better!

Questions? Contact Pam Skaar (605-241-5332) or Brenna Marsicek at bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473.

This is a joint trip of the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association, The Prairie Enthusiasts, and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Fred Dike and Bob Kendall

RAIN DATE: NA

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Hill climbing is involved on the quarter mile walk from the road to the prairie.

• Paths are dirt, crushed gravel, and mowed prairie.

• There are no bathrooms or drinking water on site.

• Parking is along the shoulder of a country road.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE HIKED: 1-3 miles

REGISTRATION: Registration is limited to 18 people.

DIRECTIONS: 2656 Clear View Road, Cambridge, WI is across the road from the prairie. From the intersection of US 12 and Hwy 23, take 73 south 1.5 miles to County PQ. Turn left (east) and proceed 1 mile on PW to Clear View Road. Turn right (south) 0.6 miles. Park along the road, off the shoulder.  There is a quarter mile walk along an old farm lane to get into the natural area.

Register here!

Cover photo: Rough blazing star at Smith-Reiner Drumlin Prairie (by Joshua Mayer)