Saturday, July 2, 2011

Sunday July 3 through Saturday July 9

July 4–Butterflies and Dragonflies of Swamp Lovers Preserve
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Monday)
Trip Leaders: Tod Highsmith, Karl and Dorothy Legler

This preserve is on private land. It consists of remnant wetlands, remnant bluff prairie, restored tall grass prairie, and dry hilly oak-hickory woodland. We will observe and learn about various butterflies and dragonflies as we explore the preserve. Bring binoculars (close-focusing ones work best)--or just get close! At the top of the ridge we will picnic at a shelter. Bring your own food and drink. Leaders are Tod Highsmith, Karl and Dorothy Legler. This SWBA trip is co-sponsored by the Madison Audubon Society and Wisconsin Wetlands Association.

Directions: Travel west from Cross Plains on Hwy 14. Just outside town take County KP to the right (north) and go 1.3 miles amd turn left at the Swamp-Lovers sign. Call Karl Legler at (608) 643-4926 or cell (608) 228-0743 only if you have a question about the trip or the weather is questionable.

Photo: A "Summer" Spring Azure puddling on some yummy bird poop at Cherokee Marsh.

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