Looking for a Father’s day outing?  Come explore TPE’s 30-acre Parrish Oak Savanna.  It has a diverse savanna and woodland flora with 240 native species.  Spiderwort, frostweed, alumroot, and roses should be in bloom.  Savanna birds, such as red-headed woodpeckers, bluebirds, and many others, should be active, so bring binoculars.  The preserve consists of a rugged dolomite-capped ridge underlain by sandstone, with outcrops, that provides for a scenic view of nearby Brigham and Blue Mounds Parks, so be prepared for uphill walking.  
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 AM                         Leaders:  Rich Henderson, (608-845-7065), Pat Trochlell & Ken Wade
Directions: Take USH 18/151 west from Madison to 5 miles west of Mt. Horeb.  Turn right at Cave of the Mounds Rd.  Go ¼ mile and turn right on CTH ID then immediately turn left on to CTH F and continue past Cave of the Mounds.  Turn right toward Brigham Co. Park and continue 2 miles on CTH F past the park.  Turn left on Moyer Rd.  After ¼ mile on Moyer park along the road, at least 3 ft off pavement, at the preserve.