Welcome To Necedah! Station 12: Diversity of Grasses The scene to your left may have looked like this 200 years ago. There were only a few trees and no roads. As far as you could see there was open prairie, miles and miles of swaying grass interrupted only by lowland sedge meadows and islands of red and white pine along the Little Yellow River. The vast expanses of prairie are gone, but the grasses still exist such as big bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass. These grasses can grow to heights of six feet and be found growing near the
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road. Other grasses, which tend to grown shorter and in drier soils, include June grass and little bluestem.
13 Station 13: Boghaunter Trails
The trail system through the gate on your left consists of two loops: the Meadow Beauty Loop (0.6 miles) and the Tamarack Loop (3.6 miles). Both mowed trails offer opportunities to see shorebirds, whooping cranes, savanna and chipping sparrows, eastern kingbirds, turkey and the endangered ringed boghaunter dragonfly. An observation photo blind was recently built and installed by an Eagle Scout on this trail and is located on the Northwest side of the trail near the Wildlife Viewing Area.
14 Station 14: Wildlife Comes First
Just like people, wildlife species have needs that must be met if they are to survive and reproduce. Food, water, shelter and living space are the most important requirements for any species. The mission of the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is “Wildlife Comes First.” We manage the land to provide quality habitat for wildlife and an quality outdoor experience for visitors.
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308 South Main St., Necedah, WI 54646 • (262) 945-0854
We invite you to be our guest, we think you will really enjoy it. Please stop by the Visitor Center (open 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily) to sign our guest book or to comment on your experience or visit us on Facebook.
St. Joseph Resort In the Heart of the Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes area...
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Necedah Wildlife Refuge - 5 miles Buckhorn State Park - 5 miles Castle Rock/Petenwell Lakes -2 miles Casinos - 4 within 50 miles Wisconsin Dells - 35 miles
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Motel Rooms - Standard & Deluxe 1 & 2 Bedroom Cabins Honeymoon Cabin Camping Cabins Campground
ACTIVITIES
Kids Playground Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Extensive Walking Trails Campfire Pits ATV Trails - Access to County Trails Fish Cleaning Facility - Fishing Nearby Pond with Beach Area
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