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March, 2010 1993. Under the direction of Ronald Kurowski, naturalist for the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, the DNR, using cutting of woody plants and fire, has intensively managed the fens and prairie remnants in the SNA to restore natural wetland communities. Also, Bluff Creek is managed for trout fishing.

Physical and Historical Description of Bluff Creek Natural Area by Galen Smith In July 1995 Eric Parker, Gerould Wilhelm, Linda Masters and L. Boyer visited the Bluff Creek State Natural Area, located about 4 miles southeast of Whitewater in Walworth County. They prepared a list of 93 native wetland plant species. At the suggestion of Eric and Gerould, on 20 July 2009 a botany blitz to assess changes in the fen was conducted by Theodore Cochrane, Aaron Feggestad, Joanne Kline, Eric Parker, Laura Rericha, Galen Smith and Gerould Wilhelm; I revisited the area on 21 July.

Bluff Creek SNA is very valuable because of its high diversity of native biota and their natural habitats. It is especially valuable because a considerable amount of basic ecological research has been done there over about the past 40 years and it is readily available as an outdoor research and teaching laboratory for the nearby University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. An excellent trout stream, Bluff Creek is also heavily used by anglers. Water from the springs is the main source of clean water for Whitewater’s Tripp Lake, which is heavily used for swimming and other recreation.

Bluff Creek SNA lies on the northwest flank of the southern Kettle Moraine hills. It is underlain by Niagara Dolomite and glacial deposits. The uplands are mostly oak woodland and some cultivated land, but there are many reasonably natural wetland areas including deep-water marsh, southern sedge meadow, wet prairie, shrub-carr, springs, creeks and woodland vernal pools. The groundwater aquifers, springs and creeks have very high levels of calcium and magnesium carbonates (Smith 1973a). The land was long farmed except for the wettest places that were not grazed. It was acquired by Wisconsin DNR and dedicated as a State Natural Area in Wisconsin Flora

In 1968-69 I and others studied the water chemistry and temperature as well as the aquatic vegetation, invertebrates and fish of the springs and streams of Bluff and Whitewater Creeks (Smith 1973a, 1973b). I also have made plant species lists for the wetlands, collected many voucher specimens and taken many photographs. I informally designated the two large fens in the Natural Area as Fen I, which slopes northwestward to Bluff Creek just southwest of County Hwy. P, and Fen II, which is a large peat mound northeast of Hwy. P. Donald Reed (Reed 1985, 2002) and Quentin Carpenter (Carpenter 1990, 1995) have 1

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studied in detail the vegetation, hydrology and soils of these fens. Several other botanists, including Eric Epstein, Ronald Kurowski and Ted Cochrane, have made collections and/or unpublished species lists for the area. Many voucher specimens of the wetland and aquatic plants of the Bluff Springs area are deposited in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Herbarium (WIS). Known past ecological damage to the Bluff Springs Natural Area was caused by: 1) Pasturing or cultivating the dryer parts for many years. 2) Construction of County Highway P and a railroad right-of-way. 3) Straightening of Bluff Creek and some tributaries in the 1950s when dredge spoil was deposited on the lowest part of Fen I. 4) The digging of a huge gouge into one side of Fen II, resulting in drastic drying of a large part of the fen, which in turn led to invasion by native and exotic shrubs and trees. Bluff Creek and its tributaries showing County Hwy. P; Bluff Creek flowing westward; Fen I south of the creek just southwest of the highway bridge; Fen II the circular area south of the creek upstream from the prominent tributary creek. (Source: Google Maps)

Current threats to the area include: 1) Pollution by farming along upstream parts of Bluff Creek and a tributary spring-fed creek. 2) Trampling by anglers of the lower parts of Fen I. 3) Alteration of the hydrology by pumping and pollution of the groundwater in the recharge area in the mostly agricultural uplands to the east.

Bluff Creek SNA #271 is located in Walworth County.

(Calopogon or Pogonia, sight records only), both of which used to grow in a very wet groundwater discharge area near the highest elevation of the fen. The special microhabitat for these species -- several small very wet areas with bare soil and often a shallow layer of water -- was completely absent, the area now with dense fen vegetation and not distinguishable from the rest of the fen. 2) Perhaps because of heavy trampling by anglers, dwarf club-moss Selaginella eclipes, which used to grow with Rhynchospora capillacea and Scleria verticillata in a very wet area with dwarfed vegetation near Bluff Creek. 3) Valeriana ciliata (V. edulis), which used to be locally common in the wetter places in the upper part of the fen.

The vascular plant flora of the Bluff Springs area has been reasonably well-known since 1968. More than 90 native vascular plant species have been recorded for Fens I and II and adjacent creeks and springs. The only non-native species known from the fens is Typha angustifolia, which I definitely recorded for the first time in Fen I on 21 July 2009. Typha X glauca Godron pro species (T. angustifolia X T. latifolia) has been present in Fen I at least since the 1980s. Our 2009 blitz group noted some obvious changes in Fen I. Notable plants that we failed to find were: 1) Tolfieldia glutinosa (voucher at WIS) and an orchid Wisconsin Flora

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Reed, Donald M. 1985. Composition and Distribution of Calareous Fens in Relation to Environmental Conditions in Southeastern Wisconsin. M.S. Thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 164 pp. Reed, Donald M. 2002. Environmental Correlates of Vegetation Types in Southeastern Wisconsin Fens. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Smith, S. Galen. 1973a. Ecological Studies of the Surface Waters of the Whitewater Creek Watershed, Walworth, Rock and Jefferson Counties, Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Water Resources Center, Madison.75 pp. Smith, S. Galen. 1973b. Aquatic Plants of Springs in the Southern Kettle Moraine. Botanical Club of Wisconsin Newsletter 5(2): 2–7.

Non-native Typha angustifolia and T. X glauca in Fen I are special conservation concerns. In the 1960s and 1970s I identified the mostly vegetative Typha that was common in much of the fen and codominant with many native plants as T. latifolia, but in the 1980s I identified all of the Typha in Fen I as T. X glauca. There is a small dense stand of T. latifolia in a separate small seepage wetland at a higher elevation just west of Fen I. Comparison of my photographs taken in 1974, 1987 and 2009 suggest that the stand of T. X glauca in 2009 was much more vigorous than in 1987; the plants were definitely taller and bore many more inflorescences. It seems possible that T. X glauca has somehow caused the loss of the wet bare microhabitat at the top of Fen I and the extinction of the Tolfieldia and orchids. The newlydiscovered dense stand of T angustifolia only increases the threat to native plant diversity and abundance.

*Galen Smith is currently Honorary Fellow in the Department of Botany at UW-Madison. He has a Ph.D. in botany from University of California-Berkeley, where his thesis was on interspecific hybridization in Typha. In 1960–1965 he was assistant professor of botany at Iowa State University, and from 1965–1991 associate and full professor at U.W.-Whitewater. His professional interests center on wetland and aquatic vascular plant taxonomy and ecology as well as natural area preservation. He contributed the treatments of Typha and several Cyperaceae genera for the Flora of North America. He is an emeritus board member of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association and a founding member of the Botanical Club of Wisconsin.

After a delicious lunch prepared by Janet and Eric Parker at their home, the blitz crew visited a sedge meadow-fen complex along the west side of the Fox River near where it enters Tichigan Lake northeast of Waterford in Racine County. There they found a tiny population of the very rare Muhlenbergia richardsonis. Ted Cochrane and Laura Rericha listed 60 vascular plants, all native except a clone of the invasive Typha X glauca, which is threatening to take over this entire wetland complex. We botanists were transfixed as botanist/entomologist Laura showed us three species of ants, Myrmica lobifrons, Lasius pallitarisis and L. minutus, which nest in the bases of Carex tussocks and contribute to development of the tussocks. Literature cited Carpenter, Quentin J. 1990. Hydrology and Vegetation on a Calcareous Peat Mound Fen in Southeastern Wisconsin. M.S. Thesis, University of WisconsinMadison. 112 pp.

L to R: Galen Smith, Eric Parker, Laura Rericha, Gerould Wilhelm, Aaron Feggestad Kneeling in front: Theodore Cochrane

Carpenter, Quentin J. 1995. Toward a New Definition of Calcareous Fen for Wisconsin (USA). Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison. v + 296 pp. Wisconsin Flora

(Photo taken by crew member Joanne Kline)

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Botany Blitz 2010 Keller Whitcomb Creek Woods Sunday June 6, 2010 Situated in a depression of glacial till, Keller Whitcomb Creek Woods State Natural Area features a diversity of natural communities on undulating topography. It encompasses the headwaters of Whitcomb Creek, a sandy bottomed, fast-flowing Class I trout stream with naturally reproducing brown and brook trout. The stream receives abundant water from tributary spring runs that line the bank. Springy pockets in low areas near the stream support a wet-mesic forest dominated by white cedar with black ash, balsam fir, red maple, and white pine. Upland edges have a greater canopy diversity including yellow birch, white birch, and hemlock. The ground layer is diverse with more than 18 species of fern. Other plant species include wild sarsaparilla, evergreen sedge, threeleaved goldthread, cinnamon fern, naked miterwort, Canada bunchberry, and yellow bluebead lily. Also present is a good quality northern dry-mesic forest of white and red pine along with red and white oak. Understory species include early low blueberry, maple-leaved Viburnum, alternate-leaved dogwood, gaywings, Canada mayflower, partridgeberry, and American starflower. The area is rich in wildlife. Of interest are winter wren, veery, raven, and the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), a state threatened species. Other animals include a diverse assemblage of passerines, ruffed grouse, red fox, common snakes, and occasional waterfowl and mink. Keller Whitcomb Creek Woods is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1980.

State Natural Area #158, located in Waupaca County. For more info on time & meeting place contact Site Leader, Bob Freckmann: [email protected]

Trempealeau River Meadow Saturday July 10, 2010, 10am - 2pm

Trempealeau River Meadow State Natural Area features a large undisturbed sedge meadow, a shallow marsh, as well as deep water marshes in the old oxbows of the river. (WI DNR photo) The last of Trempeleau River Botany Blitzes will cover the far eastern side of the property which may be marshy, and the area along the Trempealeau River which is the eastern boundary of the site. Meet at 10am and park at the side of the road at the junction of Doelle Rd and River Rd. Please bring water and a lunch to carry if you plan to eat. State Natural Area #346, located in Buffalo County. For more info, contact Site Leader, Tim Gerber (608) 785-6977 [email protected]

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Six new State Natural Areas proposed to protect unique state-owned lands Public comments being accepted until April 1. The Department of Natural Resources is proposing to modify the existing master plans of the following properties to designate a portion of each property as a new State Natural Area, which is a formally designated site devoted to scientific research, the teaching of conservation biology and preservation of their natural values and genetic diversity for future generations. These proposed designations would not change any existing use or access for recreation at any of the sites.

St. Croix Islands and Cylon State Wildlife Areas Two new State Natural Areas would be designated within the St. Croix Islands State Wildlife Area and Cylon State Wildlife Area. This proposal covers land entirely owned by the state. The purpose of the designation is to recognize the high quality natural features of the site and focus research and education activities there. The sites contain emergent marsh, backwater sloughs, sedge meadows and small woodlots. Comments should be directed to Harvey Halvorsen, DNR-Baldwin, 890 Spruce Street, Baldwin, WI 54002, email [email protected] or phone 715-684-2914 by April 1, 2010.

Chippewa Moraine Unit - National Ice Age Reserve Three State Natural Areas would be designated with the reserve: North of North Shattuck State Natural Area, Townline Lake Woods State Natural Area, and Chippewa Moraine Lakes State Natural Area. This proposal covers land entirely owned by the state and encompasses patches of older forest representing the best known examples in the moraine, and several undeveloped lakes. The purpose of the designation is to recognize the high quality forest and lake systems and focus research and education activities there. Comments should be directed to Brenda Rederer, DNR-Chippewa Moraine, 13394 County Highway M, New Auburn, WI 54757, email [email protected] or phone 715-967-2800 by April 1, 2010.

Brunet Island State Park The Jean Brunet Woods State Natural Area would be designated within the park. This proposal covers land entirely owned by the state and encompasses area in the far northern part of the park that is exhibiting old-growth forest characteristics. The purpose of the designation is to recognize the high quality natural communities and focus research and education activities there. Comments should be directed to Mike Rivers, DNR-Brunet Island, 23125 255 Street, Cornell, WI 54732, email [email protected] or phone 715-239-6888 by April 1, 2010.

Source: Weekly News Article Published: March 9, 2010 by the Central Office, WI DNR Wisconsin Flora

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Northwest Wisconsin Field Trip a Success by Derek Anderson While the turnout was lower than hoped, a small group of plant enthusiasts enjoyed several distinct habitats in northwestern Wisconsin in mid June. Another venture into the unique habitats of northwestern Wisconsin will be planned for summer 2010.

In the first stop of the afternoon, we explored a dark black spruce/tamarack swamp. Here the ground layer was dominated by heath family shrubs and Sphagnum moss was abundant. We also saw several species of orchids, including: moccasin flowers (Cypripedium acaule), large yellow lady’s slippers (Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens), and dragon’s mouth (Arethusa bulbosa). In the swamp, we also came across another small population of arrowhead sweet colt’s foot.

The first stop on the agenda was the boreal forest and wetlands of the St. Louis River estuary. Here we saw a number of interesting species. The forest was dominated by spruce, fir, birch, and aspen, with pockets of cedar and pines. We encountered over 130 different vascular plants in our quick hike of Dwight’s Point. We also came across a few populations of striped coral root (Corallorhiza striata), and several large populations of northern bluebells (Mertensia paniculata). In our next stop, we ventured into the sedge meadows of the area, and got to see a few listed species that included: arrowhead sweet colt’s foot (Petasites frigidus var. sagittatus) and diamondleaf willow (Salix planifolia). After eating lunch, we decided to venture into a few additional locations since we had a smaller group.

Photo by: Derek Anderson

Fassett’s locoweed, (Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea), a federally threatened species, was the highlight of the day.

The final stop of the afternoon was a very different habitat than those visited earlier in the day. It was the sand barrens in southwestern Douglas County. Here we stopped at a lake, and got to see a small population of the federally threatened Fassett’s locoweed (Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea) in full bloom! It was a great way to end the day of exploring the varied plant communities of northwestern Wisconsin. We are planning on heading out once again during the summer of 2010. We haven't established our stops yet, but would love to have others join us for a day. If interested, please contact Derek Anderson at: [email protected]

Photo by: Josh Horky

Derek Anderson and Paul Hlina stop to discuss a few plants (including northern bluebells, Mertensia paniculata) just off the trail on Dwight’s Point in Superior.

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Book Review

Wildflowers in the Field and Forest, a Field Guide to the Northeastern United States Review by Laurie Yahr Wildflowers in the Field and Forest, a Field Guide to the Northeastern United States, by Steven Clemants and Carol Gracie, Oxford University Press, 2006, 445 pages, $39.99. Browsing the Friends of the Arboretum bookstore at a Winter Enrichment program, I picked up this book. It reminded me of Ridges Sanctuary - a photo of dwarf lake iris and gay-wings on the cover; I was compelled to purchase it.

Cover Source: Amazon.com

Each listed plant includes a distribution map. What is particularly interesting in this ID book is that the shown distribution is indicated by color-code to include bloom time information. On page 68, where 6 members of the Heath family are presented, the maps for large cranberry and common bearberry have two colors indicating that for the northern areas the bloom time is later that the southern locations, with blue for spring, yellow for summer, and green for between spring and summer. Likewise, orange represents the time between summer and fall, with red for fall. Purple indicates it may be found in (any) season. The map for honewort (p 308) is shown in three color bands!

All of the 1,400 full color photographs of flowers are on the odd pages, generally 8 per page. Some of them include insets for details of leaves, phyllaries, seeds or floral close-ups. Each photo also includes a length bar representing the average width of one flower. The book is organized first by flower color, then by leaf and petal/ray in a simplified key at the top corner. An outline key continues on the page in green typeset. Each plant includes a common name, scientific name, a simple written description (important details are bolded) and a brief habitat description. The family name is also presented. Non-native plants are indicated with an asterisk. This arrangement allows comparison of sometimes unrelated but similar looking plants on the same page. For example: Melampyrum linare (cow-wheat) and Pedicularis canadensis (wood betony) (both now placed in the Broomrape family), Monarda punctata (dotted horsemint), Linaria vulgaris (butter-and-eggs moved to Plantain family; introduced), Collinsonia canadensis (Canada or Northern horse-balm; endangered in WI) and Agastache neptoides (yellow giant hyssop; threatened WI) are all pictured together. Wisconsin Flora

The distribution map includes most of Wisconsin, all of Illinois, Kentucky, Virginia continuing east and north to New Brunswick and far western Novo Scotia, also southern Quebec and Ontario. One problem with map ranges might be demonstrated from pages 372-3. Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley) is purported to be native to Appalachian slopes but the range map includes most of Wisconsin and the north eastern states. It may be native in a relatively small area of the map, widely transplanted and naturalized.

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For Wisconsin it is considered introduced and ecologically invasive, with eradication recommended.

My Healthy Woods - A Handbook for Family Woodland Owners managing woods in Southwest Wisconsin.

The other drawback is a function of the small scale of the map. But in closely comparing some of the maps given in this book with the Wisconsin Botanical Information System, I was impressed with how closely they corresponded. As exhaustive as this book is, it can not be as comprehensive as a book dedicated to covering a smaller area. I spent a bit of time reviewing some aquatic plants particularly Potamogeton (pondweed) and Stuckenia since these are not included with many wildflower guides. Six are presented, but there are actually at least 26 species listed on Wisconsin sites. Six of our nine Utricularia (bladderworts) in Wisconsin are included. 26 species of goldenrod are shown but 8 are shown to be out of our area (Wisconsin has about 27 species). One of the challenges of comparing information is the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group name updates. Upland white goldenrod was Aster ptarmicoides then Solidago ptarmicoides and now settling on Oligoneuron album, I think.

Review by Laurie Yahr A Publication of the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the American Forest Foundation, 2009. This is a delightful and well laid out small book (it is only 80 pages) inviting woodland owners to investigate and better understand the property they own. It encourages them to envision the future and to propose a personal management plan. The purpose is to promote oak woodlands and savanna where appropriate, in recognition that these are vanishing from a landscape they used to dominate. It succinctly offers tailored identification of trees and plants, birds and other animals, invasive species, and information on burning and tree harvest techniques, as well as financial and informational resources. These are interspersed with quotes, personal vignettes, and photos of people working together, exploring, and of children – for this is how we fit into the big picture.

Of course my favorite part is always petals: irregular, where the orchids may be found. This book with 52 includes almost all the species native to Wisconsin, plus a few out of our range. The book has a good index and appropriate bibliography from many states and provinces. The author, Steven Clemants, is affiliated with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The photographer, Carol Gracie, with the New York Botanical Garden, offers suggestions to photographers. Most photos used in this book were taken on slide film, generally with a macro lens and flash ring. By and large the photographs do an excellent job of capturing the essence of each plant, often shown with dramatic black background. They invite you to recognize diversity of species outside of your home area and prepare you to watch for nonnatives such as Orobanche minor, lesser broomrape.

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Editors note: The book above is available as a PDF download to your computer at the following link: http://www.affoundation.org/publications.html

New Expanded Second Edition from UW-Press by Merel R. Black & Emmet J.Judziewicz

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NEWS and EVENTS Welcome...

Congratulations to Lisa Maas, winner of the 2010 John W. Thomson Award!

new members!

Lisa will receive $1000 from the Botanical Club of Wisconsin for her study, “Investigating drivers, impacts, and patterns of exotic plant invasions in Southern Wisconsin”.

Matt Bushman, Washburn, WI Jessica Grochowski, Ashland, WI Evelyn Kain, Ripon, WI Scott Milburn, St. Paul, MN Terry Miller, Middleton, WI Heather Patti, Racine, WI Connie Ramthun, Cambellsport, WI Kristi Sherfinski, Waukesha, WI Paul Skawinski, Alex Skawinski, Stevens Point, WI

Lisa’s aim is to test four hypotheses in order to understand the relative importance of native plant diversity, earthworms, fragmentation, and land use vis-à-vis exotic plant invasions in Wisconsin forests. H1) The frequency and species richness of exotic and native plants will be negatively associated at the plot-level (within sites) and positively associated at the site-level (across sites). H2) Earthworm abundance will be positively associated with invasive plant abundance. H3) Exotic species richness and abundance will be greater along forest edges than in forest interiors. H4) Large, isolated forest patches will contain fewer invasive plants than small forest patches surrounded by development or interrupted by roads. Previous studies have tested these hypotheses individually, but not in combination.

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With this information, she will be able to evaluate whether invasive species abundance and species richness is indeed greater along forest edges than in the interior. She will also be able to determine whether exotic earthworm and invasive plant abundance are positively associated and compare this relationship across forest edge and interior habitats. Furthermore, she will be able to contribute to the invasion paradox dialogue via determining the relationship between invasive and native plant diversity at the plot-level, site-level, and in forest edge v. interior habitats. She could also assess if the interiors of smaller forest fragments harbor more invasive plants than larger forest fragments as well as the role land use plays in invasive plant infestations. She will be able to evaluate the relative power of different drivers of invasion in Southern Wisconsin (i.e. does native plant diversity, spatial scale, earthworm abundance, habitat type, land use, or forest patch size better explain invasive plant richness and abundance? Do all, some, or none of these factors need to be considered to understand invasion processes or when devising forest management plans?).

Just search for "Botanical Club of Wisconsin" in the Facebook Search box. Professors and teachers, please pass the word on to your students, as this might be a great way for them to learn more about the organization. Thanks to VP Sarah Braun for setting us up on Facebook! Any questions? [email protected]

Thank you to Dave Seils for providing the gorgeous photos for this issue’s cover page!

Left: Club-spur orchid (Platanthera clavellata) Right:Virginia meadow beauty (Rexia virginica L.) Wisconsin Flora

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Mark your calendars! 2010 Botanical Club of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

Chippewa Valley Group meetings:

When: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Where: Bjorklunden in Door County

Sat. April 24th: Dr. Paula Kleintjes-Neff will lead a hike through Putnam Park, Owen Park and the UWEC campus in conjunction with the Eau Claire Earth Day Celebration (time TBA)

Look for more information and an invitation in the late spring issue of Wisconsin Flora.

May 13th: Erin LaFaive, UW-Extension Horticulturist, will provide a talk (topic TBA) Sat. June 26th: Dr. Bob Freckmann will conduct a Grass ID Workshop at Beaver Creek Reserve.

Field Botany: Northwoods Plant Identification Class

Most meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. In the past the meetings were held at Beaver Creek Reserve, but we have tested out a new location, Dooley's Pub in downtown Eau Claire, and will likely stick with that location for many of the talks (except the one in June). Interested folks should contact Sarah via email at [email protected] or cell at 715-252-2229.

Location: Kemp Natural Resources Station, near Minocqua, Wisconsin (approximately 100 miles north of Stevens Point and 200 miles north of Madison): Instructor: Dr. Emmet Judziewicz, Director, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium, UW-Stevens Point, and co-author of "Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region" (2nd edition). This intensive field course will emphasize recognition of 150-175 species of plants (ferns, conifers, and flowering plants) in a variety of natural communities including conifer and hardwood, bogs, and marshes within an hour's drive of beautiful Kemp Field Station. Details and costs to be finalized; you will need to pay for two credits tuition through Continuing Education, UW-Stevens Point, plus lodging (about $100 for the full week), food to be cooked communally at the station's kitchen (about $75), and gas for vehicles pooled to visit the field sites. Participants will receive a copy of the "Wildflowers of Wisconsin" (2nd ed.) book. For more information, please contact Dr. Emmet Judziewicz.

Schedule for Spring 2010 Plant Talks at UW- Stevens Point Talks are on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:20 pm in TNR 120 All are invited to attend. March 16:

"Find wonder in all things, even the most common place": In the footsteps of Linnaeus and his student Solander in Sweden. Speaker: Dr. Eric Singsaas, Department of Biology, UWSP

To register for the Northwoods Plant Identification course at Kemp Station (near Minocqua) from 18-25 July 2010, please follow this link:

April 27:

http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/credit/schedule/description.a spx?dept=BIOL&num1=498&num2=698&sec=88&seme ster=30&year=091

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“OMNIA MIRARI ETIAM TRITISSIMA: A Tour Through the Environs of Linnaeus and Solander”

“Ethnobotany in Belize”

Speaker: Dr. Virginia Freire, Department of Biology, UWSP

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Tiffany Bottoms Mini-Car Train Ride – May 16, 2010 Registration Information The Prairie Enthusiasts – Chippewa Savannas Chapter Please join The Chippewa Savannas Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts on Sunday May 16, 2010 as we take a ride in an open-air train deep into remote areas of the Tiffany Bottoms extensive lowland hardwood wetlands, wet meadows, and open prairies within the heart of the Lower Chippewa River. May is the peak of spring bird migration. The Tiffany Wildlife Area (owned and managed by WDNR) is an excellent location to witness the migration. The site is a concentration area for waterfowl and songbirds, with numbers exceeding 25,000 on many days in the fall. It is estimated that as many as 30 species of warblers can be found in the Tiffany Wildlife Area. Along the way, the train will stop and riders will have the opportunity to venture out on foot and explore various habitats. We will be focusing on prairie and savanna areas. During this time, riders will be able to walk with several local experts who will share their knowledge about the region's natural history, including botany, ornithology, and wildlife biology. Cost: $30 per person (non-TPE members). $25 per person (TPE members). Space is limited. Payment will confirm your registration and ensure your seat on the train. No refunds. This is a fundraiser! Funds will go towards Chippewa Savannas-TPE efforts to restore prairie habitats in the Lower Chippewa River area. Registration: Please make checks out to “The Prairie Enthusiasts-Chippewa Savannas Chapter”. Send checks to: Melanie Baumgart, Treasurer 3310 West Folsom St. Eau Claire, WI 54703 Questions?: Email: [email protected] or call: 715-577-2004 Time: Arrive: 8:45 AM; Train departs: 9:00AM; Train returns: 3:00 PM. Lunch / Weather: There will be a lunch stop during the day. Riders provide their own lunch. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The ride will occur rain or shine. Directions: From Durand take Highway 25 south. As you travel south, you will notice that highway parallels an old railroad track. Approximately 4 miles south of Durand, Thibodeau Road "T's" with Hwy. 25, on the east (left) side of Hwy. 25. To the west (right) look for a small Tiffany Wildlife Area parking lot. Park here; we will depart on the train from here. If you see a dozen or so railroad cars "in storage" along a track, about 200 feet to the west of the road, you have gone a bit too far south on Hwy 25.

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About The Wisconsin Flora...

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Wisconsin Flora is published by the Botanical Club of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to provide BCW members with timely news about Wisconsin plants, field trips, and meetings and to present brief articles of interest to Wisconsin’s plant enthusiasts. Contributions are welcome and should be emailed to the Editor, Lynn White: [email protected]

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Have your photos displayed in Wisconsin Flora! I’d like to have pictures from ALL seasons of the year, including winter. If you have digital photos of BCW field trips, or native WI plants, please send them as .jpg files to Lynn White at [email protected]

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March 2010