Prairie Moraine Friends Inc, Verona, Wisconsin
Doing more together
Supporting your favorite Dane County dog park.
Prairie Moraine Park Partners
December 29, 2020
Thank you!
On behalf of all the staff at Dane County Parks, I want to thank the Prairie Moraine Friends and the Ice Age Trail Alliance for all your amazing work in 2020. There have been a number of challenges even beyond the pandemic, but I know that I can speak for all staff in saying we’ve been truly amazed with the passion, dedication and strength of all the volunteers. The ability to educate and improve the quality of the park for all users has been recognized by our community. I commend all of you on your accomplishments in 2020 and wish everyone the very best as we move into the New Year.
Sincerely,
Darren Marsh
Darren Marsh, Parks Director
Parks Division
Dane County Land & Water Resources Department
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison WI 53718
www.danecountyparks.com
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NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
Added in the Summer of 2020 is an area planted with over 40 species of native Wisconsin prairie grasses and wildflowers. It will act as a second pollinator garden and as a preview for the prairie restoration work in the park.
NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
Walk 2.6 kilometers or 1.6 miles of beautiful trails in the northern half of Prairie Moraine Park, watch for the twelve marked posts, and read or listen to a guided tour as you go.
Thanks to the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association and tour guide Dave Lonsdorf.
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
NEW! Guided Tour of Northern Half of Prairie Moraine Park!
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Newly planted in Spring of 2020 is a pollinator garden with over 30 species of Wisconsin wildflowers to support our native pollinators including butterflies, birds, and bees.
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Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Prairie Moraine Friends support the development and restoration of Prairie Moraine Park, a public park owned and operated by Dane County. Our purpose is to assist Dane County with the maintenance of healthy, safe, and stimulating hiking and dog exercise areas in a natural forest, oak savanna, and prairie community.
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
The work of Dane County Parks' natural areas program has been ongoing for some 20 years or more in the Ice Age Trail portion of the park. Enjoy the beauty and quiet of the restored oak woodlands, savanna, and prairie communities.
Prairie Moraine Dog Park - History and Development
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Created in 1994, Prairie Moraine Park was one of the first off-leash dog parks to be established in the U.S.
Off-leash Dog Exercise Area Largest in Dane County
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
At 80 acres, Prairie Moraine Park's off-leash dog exercise area is the largest in the county. An additional 12-acre parcel at the southwest end of the park has been purchased - to be fenced and added to the off-leash area in 2021.
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
The northern half of the park features the Ice Age National Scenic Trail corridor.
Dogs are welcome in this portion of the park as well, but - as part of the Ice Age Trail - they must be kept on leash.
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Prairie Moraine Friends and other park volunteers work to control invasive species and protect native habitat.
Trail Ambassador Program
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
The Trail Ambassador Program is a self-directed effort for volunteers who want to help at the park but have day-to-day scheduling conflicts. “Trail Ambassadors” clean park trails, learn about park resources, and share their knowledge with others.
Dog Park Permit
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Permit is valid at all Dane County Parks, City of Madison Parks, City of Sun Prairie Parks and City of Middleton Parks. Purchasing through the Dane County Parks Store ensures the money goes to support your favorite dog park.
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Winner of Madison Magazine's
"Best of Madison 2019"
for Dog Park
★ Prairie Moraine County Park
★ Badger Prairie Dog Park
★ Token Creek County Park
"Animals are so pure and good ...
this park brings joy to so many.” - Hannah