Nature Walk at Oakwood West
Monday, May 5, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rain Date - Wednesday May 7 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free to PLATO members and guests
Registration is required and is limited to 15 people
Registration will open soon
The Oakwood Nature Preserve is an 8 acre conservation park maintained by residents of the Oakwood community and the Oakwood horticulture staff. We will walk along the three-fourths of a mile wood- chipped Rustic Path among tall trees. The path goes beside Trillium Corner (a spring ephemeral garden), the prairie plots and a vernal pond and there are some short but steep slopes.
We will have a one-hour walk followed by a social hour with lemonade and cookies in the Oaks Community Room. There will be listening devices for all participants. Unfortunately the trail is not handicap accessible. Bring water, sunglasses, a walking stick if you use one and dress for the weather. Sandals are not appropriate footwear. There are restroom facilities at the start and end.
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Transportation Options:
Parking: Parking will not be in the usual spots for PLATO events at Oakwood since the nature preserve is on the west end of the campus. Do not enter the underground parking garages. After entering the Island Drive entrance turn immediately to the right. Park near The Oaks residence hall on the west end of campus (see map below). There is plenty of surface parking. Look for signs and somebody showing you where to park.
Bicycle: Bike racks are available
Bus: The BRT Route A bus runs every 15 minutes and stops in front of Oakwood at the Island/Mineral Point station.
Nature Walk Coordinator/Leader: The tour will be led by Barb Littlewood, a PLATO member, Oakwood resident and member of the Oakwood Nature Preserve committee. If you have questions, contact Barb at barb.littlewood@gmail.com or 608-283-9905.
