Riverland Conservancy - Merrimac Preserve

This 1,800-acre Alliant Energy preserve is a mosaic of prairie, shallow wetlands, oak savanna, and woodlands that lies between the southeast corner of Devil’s Lake State Park and the Wisconsin River. Flowing from the park, Manley Creek transects the property and enhances this major avian migration corridor. The preserve promotes conservation, protection and restorations of the area’s lands, waters and natural communities. In addition to its own interpreted trails, four miles of the Ice Age Trail pass through the property. With all of the diversity found here, you can expect to add a few new birds to your checklist.

Directions: From Merrimac follow Hwy 113 west and north about 2 miles to marked parking lots (S6888 Hwy 113), or access the property from Marsh Road.

Gazetteer: Page 35, A-6 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 85, A-6 (10th edition).

Phone: 608/458-3818 (Riverland Conservancy).

Web site: Riverland Conservancy

Signature Species: Turkey Vulture, Wild Turkey and Eastern Bluebird.

Rare Species: Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Sedge Wren and Lark Sparrow.

Parking: Parking lots on HWY 113.

Nearest food & lodging: Baraboo.