Upcoming events

A full events calendar is at the bottom of this page.

Frogs and Timberdoodles

Saturday, April 25, 7:30 – 9:00pm

S8440 Hemlock Rd, Prairie Du Sac

Celebrating the first 20 years of protection in perpetuity this year, The Mossman/Hartman Conservation Easement is located at the intersection of the Hills and the Honey Creek floodplain and is a refuge for at least 14 species of Greatest Conservation Need, including Blanding's Turtle and a large population of pickerel frogs.

The mosaic of habitat types here provides great opportunities to witness the sky dance courtship rituals of American Woodcocks (a.k.a. Timberdoodles) and Wilson's Snipe, and the songs of up to 8 species of frogs and toad. This event is timed to hopefully capture a glimpse of some — or, if lucky, all — of these wonders of nature.

Attendees should bring rubber boots and headlamps or flashlights. Some pond dip nets will be available for closer observation of wildlife.

Tree Planting

Hosted by Wisconsin Society for Ornithology

Honey Creek Preserve (Alder Dr)

Saturday, May 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Join the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) at Honey Creek Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 2, from 1:00 PM until about 3:00 PM to plant trees for the birds. You can play a role in helping the WSO as they begin working toward a series of land management and ecological restoration goals by the year 2040.

Please register at https://wsobirds.org/birding-events/eventdetail/22278/-/tree-planting-at-honey-creek-preserve for this fun working event and WSO will send directions, a map, and more details. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the day.

Directions: The Honey Creek Nature Preserve can be reached by going west out of Prairie du Sac on Highway PF approximately 15 miles to Skyview Drive (Lins Road on older maps). Turn left and travel approximately 3/4 mile to Alder Drive. Turn left and continue to the Cox Nature Center. There is a single unmarked trail that follows Honey Creek. The trail is open throughout the year but is not groomed or plowed in the winter.

Sam Thayer Foraging Workshop

Four Elements Herbal Organics Farm

Wednesday, May 13, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

E8984 Weinke Rd, North Freedom

Attendees will gather, prepare, cook and eat freshly foraged foods from the Farm. Dinner (in addition to foraged foods) will be provided and Sam will be selling his award-winning books. Learn more about Sam at https://www.foragersharvest.com/.

Thanks to great community sponsorships, we are able to offer this experience for only $10 per person.

Use the link (below) to register online or call the office at (608) 355-7512 to arrange to pay in person.

This event is expected to be very popular and space is limited to 50 attendees so, please reserve your spot soon.