Borah Creek Prairie State Natural Area

Borah Creek Prairie includes 181 acres of scenic remnant prairie, a rare glimpse into the rolling grasslands that were prevalent throughout the area 200 years ago. The property is a boon for native plant, bird, and butterfly enthusiasts. Grasses include big and little bluestem, Indian grass, side-oats grama, and prairie dropseed, interspersed with wildflowers such as pasque-flower, cream wild indigo, rattlesnake master, rough blazing star, yellow coneflower, bird’s-foot violet, and downy gentian. 

Local birders will be treated to a cacophony of grassland birds, including bobolinks and eastern meadowlarks. Borah Creek Prairie was acquired with funding from the Wisconsin DNR's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Borah Creek Prairie was discovered by local Prairie Enthusiast Gary Eldred, who noticed the abundance of native wildflowers on the site and worked with the landowner to manage the prairie with prescribed fire and invasive species control. Today, it is owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts. Partners in its permanent protection are Mississippi Valley Conservancy, Driftless Area Land Conservancy, Wisconsin DNR, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Public access

Bikes are NOT allowed and dog walking is not allowed during nesting season (May-June). For additional information about recreational use, please contact The Prairie Enthusiasts by calling (608) 676-0985 or visit www.theprairieenthusiasts.org

Caution: Do not enter the barn, as it may be structurally unsafe. Goats are sometimes utilized here for habitat management. If they are grazing on the property, keep away from their enclosure fences – they may be electrified.