Chiwaukee Prairie Field Trip

One of the most ecologically valuable of its kind, Chiwaukee Prairie is a historic remnant of a once-vast prairie ecosystem across the Midwest. Enjoy a field trip experience to this unique, expansive and pristine State Natural Area located in Kenosha County, next to the shores of Lake Michigan. It contains exceptional biotic diversity, with more than 400 species of plants spread across nearly 500 acres of land.

Spring harkens the greatest diversity of plants in bloom, and prairie flowers are generally very showy, including Shooting Star. Portions of the site are classified as calcareous fen, one of the rarest of plant communities. Declared a Wetland of International Importance, it includes the Kenosha Sand Dunes ecosystem on the lake, which we will visit in the afternoon. Trails are grass, sometimes sand, and if wet, muddy. Expect to walk 1 to 2 miles. Your guides for the day are Director of Education Tom Finley and native prairie enthusiast Michelle Allison.

The field trip begins and ends at Chiwaukee Prairie. Please bring your own lunch, snacks and water. There are no restroom facilities available at the prairie. Further details and directions will be emailed to registered participants prior to the trip.

This field trip is not wheelchair accessible.

Members: $50 | Non-members: $65