Summary
The 2025 Prairie Partners Crew wrapped up another season of hard work!
The 2025 Prairie Partners Crew wrapped up another season of hard work helping advance conservation where you live!
This year’s crew was in the field from late May to mid-August, rotating between the partners: Riverland Conservancy, Ice Age Trail Alliance, Wisconsin DNR, and Groundswell Conservancy. One day a week the interns helped Groundswell care for Westport Prairie and Patrick Marsh by removing invasive plants and restoring habitat for wildlife.
The Prairie Partners program made a successful return this year after taking 2024 off. This year’s interns were Jack Maurer, Lexi Kohn, Karina Kloth, Cody Hennings, and Sam August.
We’re proud of the crew’s dedication and the real impact they made. Their efforts help keep these special places healthy for people and nature alike.
We also want to express our gratitude to the sponsors who made this program possible. They provided these students with hands-on conservation experience.
Thank you to Mary Binkley & Dennis Petzke, Nancy & Lou Bruch, Nancy & Wes Carter, Doug & Sherry Caves, Nancy Heiden, Susan & Les Hoffman, Susan & Conrad Jostad, Jim & Rumi O’Brien, Cary & Scott Reich, and Lorette Wambach.