Chippewa Savannas Tiffany Bottoms Train Ride - May 16th

Join us for an open-air mini train ride through remote areas of the 13,000-acre Tiffany Wildlife Area! This event is a Fundraiser for The Prairie Enthusiasts Chippewa Savannas Chapter. Proceeds will support our Chapter’s local prairie and savanna restoration efforts and educational events.

This train ride fundraiser is hosted by the Chippewa Savannas Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts in collaboration with the Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association.

This open-air mini train ride will explore remote areas of the 13,000-acre Tiffany Wildlife Area with several stops and chances to explore open prairies, wetlands and bottomland forest. Learn about insects and plants from experts Arthur Kneeland and Mark Leach who will be along for the ride!

What is at the end of the train line? You'll have to join us to find out!

Register by Friday, May 15. Registration is limited to 50 attendees.

Register HERE. Cost is $25.

Date, Time and Location

Saturday, May 16 - 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association, S89 WI-25 in Durand, WI 54736 (MAP HERE)

The train will be departing at 8:00 a.m. on the dot, so arrive early! We will make the trip, rain or shine!

CVMCA is located ~4 miles south of Durand off of WI-25, just before the intersection with Thibodeau Road. Traveling south on WI-25, the entrance will be on the right. Cross the train tracks and turn right again to enter the gravel parking lot. 

What to Bring

We strongly recommend bringing snacks, water, and a blanket or cushion to sit on - the train seats are metal and the track can be a bit jarring. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, bug spray, and/or sunscreen if you like.

Bring a poncho and/or umbrella for inclement weather. Some of the train cars will have canopies, but others are fully open.

What to Wear

Dress appropriately for the weather. Layers are always a good idea! Wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven terrain that may be wet.

Additional Details

There is a Porta-potty available on the train.

If you'd like to stay the night nearby, we recommend Cobblestone Inn & Suites. There are a variety of local establishments in quant downtown Durand!

Questions? Contact Katie Hahn at theprairieenthusiasts.csc@gmail.com. If you have issues locating the train the morning of May 16, you can contact Katie via cell at (715) 456-7827.

The Prairie Enthusiasts is an accredited land trust with 13 local Chapters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. The Prairie Enthusiasts seeks to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairies, oak savannas, and associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, restoration, and education. To learn more, visit our website at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.

From The Prairie Enthusiasts Facebook page.