The Prairie Enthusiasts

The Sites We Save

Schurch-Thomson Prairie

Status

Protected TPE preserve.

Stewards

Managed by the Empire-Sauk Chapter. Rich Henderson, site steward (608-845-7065).

Location

Iowa County, Wisconsin. Brigham Township (T6N, R5E, part of Section 35). The preserve lies along Reilly Road off of County Highway F, south of Barneveld.

Purchase of the property

Press Release announcing the purchase.


Schurch-Thomson Prairie Dedication

The Schurch-Thomson Prairie was dedicated during a ceremony on June 9, 2007. Among the over one hundred people attending were land donors Dennis and Joan Schurch (pictured left) and TPE Vice President Rich Henderson (right).