Upcoming Events

The months of March and April are the typical spring prescribed burn season at the Merrimac Preserve.  We have several prescribed burns planned each spring and will be watching weather forecasts for the ideal conditions.  When we have the correct conditions, we will close areas of the preserve to conduct the burn.  Usually, the areas will be reopened the next day.  Please obey all trail closure signs.  As you hike, notice the recently burned areas and come back and visit throughout the growing season.  These areas often exhibit abundant blooming wildflowers.

Portions of the Merrimac Preserve will be used by hunters participating in this learn to hunt program organized by the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.  Please be aware of the presence of hunters on the preserve and pay attention to all posted signs.

Running Fit will hold the “Dances with Dirt” trail running event. This event utilizes some of the trails on the Merrimac Preserve. For more information, visit their web page at http://dwddevilslake.com.

A special permit is required to hunt on the Merrimac Preserve.  Preserve trails are open during bow season.  All preserve visitors are advised to wear blaze orange during Wisconsin’s deer hunting seasons.

The 25th annual Learn to Pheasant Hunt event is a collaboration between the Sauk County chapter of Pheasants Forever, Riverland Conservancy, and the Merrimac Conservation Club.  Activities will be held at the Merrimac Conservation Club and the Merrimac Preserve. This free, full-day event includes several outdoor and hunter education stations as well as a guided afternoon pheasant hunt. Contact us at (608) 643-6600 or info@riverlandconservancy.org for more information and to sign up.

A special permit is required to hunt on the Merrimac Preserve. Preserve trails are open during this hunt and blaze orange is recommended for all visitors to the property. For more information please contact us.