Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area
Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area | |
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Location | Dane, Wisconsin, United States |
Coordinates | 43°8′23″N 89°46′23″W / 43.13972°N 89.77306°W |
Area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
Established | 1986 |
Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie is a
The original land-surveyor records for the area indicate presettlement vegetation was treeless prairie. Following settlement in the area, the prairie escaped plowing, although some grazing undoubtedly occurred, and old tractor furrows can still be seen along the top of the ridge. The most recent private owners preserved the prairie for over 40 years. The gradual decline of the prairie over this time, as well as the owners' desire to preserve it, led to the
Location and access
Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie is located in northwestern Dane County, approximately 1.25 miles (2.01 km) west of Black Earth. A small parking lot dedicated for the site is located along the south side of Fesenfeld Rd., approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km) west of its intersection with County Highway F. A trail winds through the entire length of the prairie.[3]
References
- ^ "Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
- ^ "Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area". The Prairie Enthusiasts. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
- ^ Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area 210 (PDF) (Map). The Prairie Enthusiasts. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-01.