Prairie Day – August 16, 2025

Update: Thank you to everyone who joined us for this beautiful prairie event.

View a photo album of the event here and make sure to join us for more events in the future!

Join us on August 16, 2025 for this free, family friendly event in Birnamwood. Come and enjoy nature and science with us! This event is hosted by Mark and Carrie Asplund, two generous WGF supporters and volunteers. During the event, we will hear from featured speakers, plus you can explore over two miles of trails on the Asplund’s restored prairie in Central Wisconsin with lush grasses, flowers, and wildlife.

>> Click here to register for Prairie Day (free). 

Note that registration closes August 9th!

Neil Diboll with prairie plants

Featured Speaker: Neil Diboll

Our featured speaker is Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery, prairie expert and author of The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants. Neil will speak on genetic diversity and plan preservation with themes of climate change and pollinators.

We are delighted to also highlight Marge Gibson of Raptor Education Group, Inc. (REGI), a renowned wildlife rehabilitator. Marge may bring a real-life raptor with her!

WGF’s very own Terry Daulton will also be leading a plein-air art activity for kids and grown-ups!

Event Details

Date and time:

• August 16, 2025
• 12:30-3:00pm CT

Map of Wisconsin highlighting the Village of Birnamwood, east of Wausau and northeast of Stevens Point, west of the Menominee Reservation. To protect the privacy of the event hosts, the exact event location will be included in the confirmation email when you register. Contact us with questions.

Location:

• Birnamwood, WI
• Full address included when you register.

Cost:

• Completely free!
• Register here. Deadline to register is Aug. 9, 2025.

What to Bring:

• Bring a chair, bug spray, and water bottle.
• Dress for the weather.
• Donate to help us advance science-based conservation!

Do you have questions about the event? We’re happy to help!

Contact us at info@wigreenfire.org. We look forward to seeing you and your family at this special WGF event!

Help us by sharing this invitation with people in your life. Remember to register by August 9th!

Prairie trail, photo by Mark Asplund