In the scenic bluffs of Wandering Rock State Natural Area, join Mississippi Valley Conservancy on a hike to explore topics including forest health and habitat diversity in southwestern Wisconsin. Participants will learn how habitat typing helps identify natural communities and guides effective forest management decisions.
This hike will be on steep terrain and will be fairly strenuous, and will highlight practical techniques such as timber stand improvement and brush control, with on-site examples showing how these practices enhance forest resilience and wildlife habitat. Along the way, attendees will gain insight into applying these methods on their own properties. The experience also features sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding valley.
The Conservancy’s team of Mitchel Block, Michael Reitz, and Payton Lott are excited to walk you through the process of determining the health of a woodlot. They are also offering a separate volunteer work party from 1-5 pm at this same location where even more information will be shared as the team works to improve the property.
Sign up here by June 9.