OT, then west one block to the eastern boundary. Soils are Sparta and Plainfield sands and loamy sands. Although the site was originally established to preserve the early spring show of pasque flower, the prairie is diverse and contains more than 70 species of prairie plants. Common animals are brown snake, field sparrow, red-winged blackbird, and American goldfinch. Land Control - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Management consists of occasional brushing and prescribed burning to maintain prairie vigor.
The site has never been plowed or grazed. The preservation project was initiated in 1951 by the La Crosse Garden Club and Katherine Martindale. In 1954, the site was transferred from the La Crosse County Highway Department to the La Crosse County Parks Department. In 1990 it was transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was designated a state natural area in July 1955.