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Register for the 2023 Conference Today!
The Prairie Enthusiasts 2023 Conference – Reverence for the Land – will be held Saturday, February 11, . Join your prairie enthusiasts community in Minnesota this upcoming February – register today!
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Fun in the Sun – 2021 Annual Meeting & Picnic
There couldn’t have been a more idyllic scene for The Prairie Enthusiasts picnic and annual meeting. Basking in the glow of a perfect summer day, members gathered on Sunday, July…
Effect of Wild Parsnip Removal on Black Swallowtails
Very often in the world of prairie restoration, there are differences of opinion on the ‘best’ way to improve a piece of land. After receiving the question below, Dan Carter…
Blue Sky Botany – June
Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The “blue sky” technique is Rob’s favorite for taking stunning plant photographs. Let…
Blue Sky Botany – May
Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The “blue sky” technique is Rob’s favorite for taking stunning plant photographs. Let…
Remembering Tom Brock
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime TPE member Tom Brock. A true champion for prairies, Tom was also an accomplished microbiologist. Take a look at…
Seed and Plant Sources
Here is a partial list of Wisconsin native plant nurseries. Do you have a favorite source? Wi native plant nurseries
Blue Sky Botany – April
Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The “blue sky” technique is Rob’s favorite for taking stunning plant photographs.…
The Parsnip Predator: Handy and Homegrown
If you’re not familiar with the Parsnip Predator, you’re missing out!Invented and produced by members of TPE’s Prairie Bluff Chapter, the Parsnip Predator is a tool designed for prairie invaders…
2021 Photo Contest Winners
A conference tradition continues! The online format of our 2021 conference let TPE’s amazing photographers show off their work to more people than ever. Read on to see who won.We…