There’s something really wonderful and amazing about a guide who can stand in one spot and tell you everything that’s been growing there, that will grow there, and how conservation has effected the location.
Zach Pacana land property manager of the DALC (
Driftless Area Land Conservancy) has been exercising strong conservation measures at the
Sardeson Forest Preserve outside Mineral Point for the past two years and is bringing the 12 acres into a state of readiness of indigenous flora for the public to view. Five communities or ecosystems exist in the area as well as St. Peter Sandstone boulders (beautiful) which were explained by Mark Sturnek’s handout on the geologic history of the area.
UGC paid for the big school bus to travel there - a five minute trip - and of the 46 people hiking, about a quarter were UGC members. It’s definitely a worthwhile trip, so close to town, where suddenly you’re in the woods and see/think about the variety of communities, and how wonderful was Rollie Sardeson to donate the land to DALC. It’s hilly and you have to stretch your legs! Do visit this beautiful place.
