Blankets of wildflowers fill the gorge at Baxter’s Hollow and avian melodies fill the air around Otter Creek. Perhaps a reflection of its glacial origins, Baxter’s Hollow is a site that is in seemingly constant flux. Heavy spring rains flood the gorge and wield immense power. During my first visit, I came upon a washed-out…
Tag: The Nature Conservancy
Hemlock Draw, SNA #535 (2/674)
Hemlock Draw is a property owned by The Nature Conservancy and the site of recent invasive species control efforts, in particular buckthorn and garlic mustard. The site is seemingly hemmed in by agricultural fields, but natural beauty awaits within. There is a narrow hiking trail that leads beyond a TNC gate through the forest and…
State Natural Areas of Wisconsin 