Mukwonago River Watershed - Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Work Party Dates & Locations will be posted here.  Directions to TNC preserves are found at the end of this page.
Page Last Updated: 07/03/2009 07:40 AM 

THURSDAY, July 2nd - Lulu Lake Preserve
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

   We'll be cutting the seed heads of of Reed Canary Grass along the river edge.  In the afternoon we may be pulling white sweet clover and other invasives.  Meet at Lakeview Lodge by 8:00 A.M.  The gate will be closed, but unlocked.  Please open and close the gate upon entering/leaving.

SATURDAY, July 4th - Crooked Creek Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  We'll be pulling White Sweet Clover, Japanese Hedge Parsley, and other invasives.  We may also be bagging seed heads of reed canary grass.  Meet at the regular work party meeting area (north parking area) by 9:00 A.M.

SUNDAY, July 5th - Lulu Lake Preserve
1:00 P.M.

   We'll be pulling white sweet clover and other invasives on our prairie and savanna remnants. Meet at Lakeview Lodge by 1:00 P.M.  The gate will be closed, but unlocked.  Please open and close the gate upon entering/leaving.

SATURDAY, July 11th - Lulu Lake Preserve
9:00 A.M.

SUNDAY, July 12th - Lulu Lake Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M.

    Pulling Sweet Clover and Spotted Knapweed.   Meet at Lakeview Lodge. 

SATURDAY, JULY 18th

   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, July 26th - Lulu Lake Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M.

    Pulling Sweet Clover and Spotted Knapweed.   Meet at Lakeview Lodge. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st - TNC's Crooked Creek Preserve - Regularly Scheduled Work Party
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  We'll be pulling invasive plants such as Japanese Hedge Parsley in the uplands as well as treating purple loosestrife in the wetlands.

For work party questions, contact Eric Howe at mukwonagoriverwatershed  AT  gmail.com or 262.594.5853.

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

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 (in summer) 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.

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

Please note: Town of Troy parking regulations:
Effective starting in 2008, there is no parking on any town road or town road right of way from November 1 to April 1. 
Town Right of Way is 33 feet from the center of the road.

Directions to the Lulu Lake Preserve:

• 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.
  
  Click here for directions from Eagle
  Click here for directions from Hwy 20

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 private 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.
  Click here for directions from Hwy 20
•  If coming from the north, take Eagle Road south from County LO (99), then turn left (east) onto Bluff Road.  The private driveway will be the first driveway on the left at the bend in Bluff Road.
  Click here for directions from Eagle

Directions to the Newell & Ann Meyer Preserve:

• From Nature Road and Cnty Hwy J, take Nature Road three miles north to the intersection with Cty Hwy LO and turn left.
• Follow LO west to the junction with Hwy 67 and continue southwest on Hwy 67 for one mile.
• The driveway into Meyer Preserve is along Hwy 67 on the left (fire marker S104 W38319) just west of the intersection with Cty Hwy NN.
  Click here for directions from Eagle.
  Click here for an aerial map of immediate area of the Meyer Preserve.

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.

Directions to the Scout Road Preserve: