Dane County has awarded $110,000 to a local conservation group that will use the funds to buy 40 acres of land and expand the Erbe Grassland Preserve in Blue Mounds.
The grant will allow The Prairie Enthusiasts to buy a patch of land that would connect two other sections of TPE-owned land, thus creating a 140-acre preserve that will serve as a habitat for grassland birds, prairie vegetation and prairie-restricted insects. The land will also serve as a recreational space for area residents looking to enjoy hiking, bird watching, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hunting.
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