Work Party Dates & Locations will be posted here.  Directions to the preserves found at the end of this page.
Page Last Updated: 08/28/2008 07:42 AM 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th - Lulu Lake Preserve
9:00 A.M. - ?

  Seed collecting native plant species - or - Purple Loosestrife treating.  Bring footwear/pants you do not mind getting wet.  Meet at Lakeview Lodge.  The entry gate may be closed but unlocked. Please open and close upon entering/leaving.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st - Scout Road Preserve
9:00 A.M. - ?

  Purple Loosestrife - We'll be looking for and treating Purple Loosestrife in the wetland directly east of Scout Road.   Bring footwear/pants you do not mind getting wet.  Park along Scout Road and walk in to the east. Click here for detailed directions to the site.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st - Location TBD
9:00 A.M. - ?

  Seed collecting native plant species or Purple Loosestrife treating.  For loosestrife work, bring footwear/pants you do not mind getting wet.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th - TNC's Crooked Creek Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  We'll be pulling bagging and treating Purple Loosestrife.  We'll also be collecting seeds of native wetland species for upcoming wetland restorations.  Bring footwear/pants you do not mind getting wet.  See directions below to Crooked Creek. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th - Location TBD
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  Seed collecting.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th - Location TBD

  Activity TBD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th - TNC's Lulu Lake Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  Seed collecting.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

  No activities planned.  If interested in a work party at the Chiwaukee Prairie in southeast Kenosha Co., visit www.chiwaukee.org for details.  (10 am - 2 pm)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st - Location TBD
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  Seed collecting.

For background information on Lulu Lake State Natural Area and the Mukwonago River Watershed, visit TNC's website or DNR's website.

For work party questions, contact Eric Howe at oaksavanna@att.net or 262.594.5853 [or 262.498.3355 (cell)]

What to bring:
Bring a water bottle along and a pair of work gloves perhaps a light backpack if you desire.  Long pants, closed toed footwear, and an extra light weight long sleeved shirt is recommended.  Except in cases of lightening or heavy rain, the dates and times listed above will take place.  When in doubt, please call or email.  Please check back or email for any updates on future weekends.

General area of the TNC's Lulu Lake and Crooked Creek Preserves can be found at:
http://www.hoyaudubon.org/lululake/MapTo_CrookedCreek_And_LuluLake.jpg

Directions to Lulu Lake:

• From Milwaukee: Take I-43 south to East Troy, then take State Hwy 20 west to Cnty Hwy N.  Take N north to Troy Center, where it will cross Cnty Hwy J and change to Nature Rd.  Take Nature Rd 1.5 miles north and turn right at a driveway marked N9564.  This is a private drive that leads to the work site.  Follow the signs to the meeting point at Lakeview Lodge
• From Madison: Take US Hwy 12 about 8 miles past Whitewater to the junction of 12 and State Hwy 20.  Go straight onto Hwy 20.  At the intersection of Hwy 20 and Cnty Hwy J, continue straight on J to Nature Road.  Take Nature Rd 1.5 miles north and turn right at a driveway marked N9564.  This is a private drive that leads to the work site.  Follow the signs to the meeting point at Lakeview Lodge.

Directions to Crooked Creek Preserve:

• Take Nature Road for 0.3 miles to the intersection of Nature and Bluff roads and turn left onto Bluff Road.  Travel 1.5 miles to the driveway on the right (Look for the fire address signs stating 3611-3678).  Veer right at the first and second forks in the driveway and pass the gate into the Crooked Creek Preserve driveway (Fire Marker W3674), travel 0.2 miles to the parking area.

Directions To Pickerel Lake Preserve / Watershed Office:
     (http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/wisconsin/preserves/art17267.html)

• From Milwaukee (a 35-minute drive)
  • Exit I-43 at Hwy 20 in East Troy and go west for 3 miles.
  • Turn right (north) on Pickerel Lake Road and travel 2 miles to Hwy J.
  • Turn right (east) on Hwy J and travel for 0.5 miles to Pickerel Jay Road.
  • Look for the horse statue on the southeast corner of Pickerel Jay Rd. Turn left (south) and drive to the end of the road. The driveway starts at the right side of the barrier and goes down the hill behind the barrier. The driveway is 0.2 miles long and leads to The Nature Conservancy’s office and a small parking area.
• From Madison (a 75-minute drive)
  • Take US Hwy 12 about 8 miles past Whitewater to the junction of 12 and State Hwy 20.
  • Go straight onto 20. At the intersection of 20 and County Hwy J, continue straight on J to Pickerel Jay Road (on the right). Note: Be careful not to take Pickerel Lake Road—you want Pickerel Jay Road.
  • Look for the horse statue on the southeast corner of Pickerel Jay Rd. Turn right (south) and drive to the end of the road. The driveway starts at the right side of the barrier and goes down the hill behind the barrier. The driveway is 0.2 miles long and leads to The Nature Conservancy’s office and a small parking area.