[wisb] Tiffany Train - Openings Still Available

From: Bill Hogseth <billhogseth@xxxxxxxxx>
To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:04:16 -0500
Please join the Chippewa Savannas Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts on
Saturday, May 3, 2014 as we take a ride in *an open-air train* deep into
remote areas of the Tiffany Bottoms extensive lowland hardwood wetlands,
wet meadows, open prairies, and floodplain savannas within the heart of the
Lower Chippewa River.
*Late September is the peak of fall bird migration.* The 13,000 acre
Tiffany Wildlife Area (owned and managed by WDNR) is an *excellent location
to witness the migration*. The Tiffany 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*. To maximize the bird watching experience,
our train will be leaving at 7am. Ornithologist Brian Collins will be on
the train to share his extensive knowledge about bird identification, bird
behavior, biology, etc.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. Riders will be able to
walk with several local experts who will share their knowledge about the
region's ecology, natural history, and habitat management.

*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 and savanna habitats in
the Lower Chippewa River area.

*Registration: * Please make checks out to "TPE-Chippewa Savannas".

*Send checks to:* Katherine Stahl, N7607 1010 St., Elk Mound, WI 54739

*Questions?:* Email:  theprairieenthusiasts.csc@xxxxxxxxx  or call:
715-962-4010

*Time: *Arrive: 6:45 AM; Train departs: 7:00AM; Train returns: 12:00 noon.

*Lunch / Weather:  *There will be a lunch stop during the day. Riders
provide their own lunch, snacks, and water.  Please dress appropriately for
the weather. The ride will occur rain or shine.  A porta-potty is available
for use on the ride.

*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) there is a small Tiffany
Wildlife Area parking lot. Park in the open grass yard on the east (left)
side of the road. 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.

-- 
Bill Hogseth
N2017 County Road Y
Menomonie, WI 54751

Home: 715-664-8002
Cell: 715-491-0952

Personal email: billhogseth@xxxxxxxxx
Work email: william.hogseth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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