June 26, 2025
Summer means our prairies are in full bloom, and the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts invites everyone to Join Melinda Knutson, a Prairie Enthusiast expert, to see and learn about some of the native plants in a restored remnant prairie. the event will feature a walking tour of Iris Drive Prairie on July 19, at 10 a.m.
This ten acre remnant prairie has been managed by volunteers since 2012. With new species blooming every day, it’s a beautiful and colorful time to walk the trail and learn about our plants. You may learn a few tricks for identifying prairie (native) plants in your back yard. We recommend you load a free plant identification app onto your phone such as Seek by iNaturalist prior to the walk. This will enhance your experience and give you a record of plants of interest for future reference.
The Iris Drive free event address is 18663 West River Road, Gays Mills, WI 54631. Hwy 131 is under construction. We recommend Hwy 61 to the east or Hwy 27 to the wast as alternate access to the area. The Iris Drive address on West River Road is a few hundred feet south of the intersection with Iris Drive. The prairie is about 1000 feet west down on Iris Drive. Watch for “Event” signs. Please park off the road.
This tour is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. There is some incline but not extremely steep. No registration required. There are no restroom facilities at the prairie. Contact info@theprairieenthusiasts.org or call 608-676-0985.
The Prairie Enthusiasts seek to ensure the perpetuation & recovery of prairie, oak savanna & other ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration & education. Further information on our web page at www.theprairieenthusiasts.org.
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