Julie Raasch
EVENTS AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS
All events are open to the public and open to participants of all ages unless indicated otherwise. Many of our events will take you to private lands and will showcase well-managed, protected habitats of all kinds.
Summer Property Tours
Our summer property tours and potlucks are the cornerstone (or better said "keystone") of our BMAP community. Each summer we organize three potluck outings to BMAP member properties. Gather with us to share land management techniques, hear habitat preservation stories, and hike through varied landscapes in camaraderie with other BMAP members.
Walk with a Naturalist
Join us for a Walk with a Naturalist! You will meet a naturalist at a local, public natural area for a two-hour walk to explore the area and discuss plant life, birds, butterflies or wildlife we may encounter along the way. Nurture your curiosity and join us to learn about these places that are available to you.
Workshops and Special Events
We occasionally organize and offer classes and workshops on plant ID, trail building, seed starting, conservation legacy options, or other "habitat preservation on private lands" educational activities. Open and active workshops can all be found listed below in our Upcoming Events.
Winter Conversations:
Winter Lecture Series
In the long, winter months of February and March BMAP hosts a series of three lectures presented by conservation professionals, storytellers, advocates, or educators. Though the themes or topics vary, they all help illuminate our shared dedication and connection to the Southwestern WI landscape.
Upcoming Events
Sat, May 11Sauk CountyMay 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSauk County, Angelo Ln, Spring Green, WI 53588, USAJoin BMAP as we tour the sandy, dry communities found in the Wisconsin River Valley
Sat, Jun 08Blue MoundsJun 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDTBlue Mounds, 4785 Co Rd FF, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USAIn the family since 1897, the Helmenstine's 305 acre homestead is an excellent example of how government policy and private land stewardship can work wonders for prairie and oak savanna habitat.
Sat, Jun 22BarneveldJun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBarneveld, 3095 Mounds View Rd, Barneveld, WI 53507, USAJoin BMAP as we tour wetland and prairie habitats stewarded by The Prairie Enthusiasts!- Sat, Jul 13BarneveldJul 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTBarneveld, 5216 Middle Earth Rd, Barneveld, WI 53507, USACome join us on a walk through 67 acres and 25 years of dry forest management, including some excellent examples of spring/seep habitats.
Sat, Aug 10Spring GreenAug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTSpring Green, 5607 County Rd C, Spring Green, WI 53588, USACome enjoy a hiking tour of the of the landscapes and natural communities surrounding Taliesin that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright! (Note: Walking tour excludes paid tours of Taliesin buildings)
Sat, Sep 28Lodi Marsh (Robertson Trailhead)Sep 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLodi Marsh (Robertson Trailhead), Lodi, WI 53555, USAJoin BMAP as we tour a wide range of habitats incorporated within the Lodi Marsh State Natural Area
Date and Time: See ScheduleLocations: See ScheduleDate and Time: See ScheduleLocations: See ScheduleThis is an exclusive opportunity for BMAP and Botanical Club of WI members to work on plant ID, to become familiar with the plant communities of southwestern WI, and to learn in camaraderie. https://www.bluemounds.org/natural-community-class