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2008 SOUTHWEST CHAPTER FIELD TRIPS

MacGregor Springs Flowers and Birds Hike Grant Co, WI
May 3 (Saturday), Time: 10:00 am.  (Note the date change)

Trip Leader: George Howe (608-486-2154)
Join us for a hike through the beautiful and diverse MacGregor property in the Snow Bottom State Natural Area of Grant County, WI. We’ll be searching for spring flowers like the delicate “Dutchmen’s Britches,” and keeping an eye open for bright flashes of orange from “Baltimore Orioles.” Whether you like wildflowers or birds, forests or prairies, this hike will have something for everyone. Easy, flat trails are available for people wishing to stroll leisurely, while others may choose more challenging routes that wind up and down the bluffs. Bring a picnic lunch and something to share if possible so after our hike we can linger over a meal. People may stay and explore more places independently after lunch.

Directions: Meet at the Helen and David MacGregor residence (608-739-3757) near Muscoda, WI.  From Montfort on Hwy 18 go W about 2.5 mi to County Hwy G. Turn N (right) on County Hwy G and go about 10 mi. From Muscoda, at the south end of main street (Hwy 80 and 133) (Wisconsin St) take County Hwy G West (which turns S) and go for about 8 miles. Take the second left (the second driveway) after Neff Road, at 16316 County Road G, Muscoda, WI 53573and proceed for approximately 1 mile on access road to the cabin. From Hwy 18 west of Montfort, go N on County Road G about 10 miles. (map)

Eldred Prairie, Lancaster, Grant Co.
July 26 (Saturday) 10:00 am.

Trip Leader: (More information will be posted when available.)

Directions: From Fennimore on Hwy 18, go south on Hwy 61 to Hwy 129 (Lancaster Hwy 61 bypass) take Lincoln Rd east. Site is on the north just before Graney Rd. Or from Platteville go NW on Hwy 129. (map)

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