For more information: Ann Schmidt Phone: 608-296-2741 #270 anns@prairienursery.com www.prairienursery.com
Self-guided tours and retail sales:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays 4/6/07 - 6/23/07 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
FREE GUIDED TOURS June 16 (plant sale and more), July 7 and Sept. 15 Tours on all days are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
See listings on those dates for more info.
May
Thursday, 5/1 - Wednesday, 10/1 - Mecan River Discovery Center
For more information: Wautoma School District Phone: 920-787-7112 x 1300
Mecan River Discovery Center: For information call for the different activities and events.
For more information: Georgia D Phone: (608) 589-5500. brr@bisonridgeranch.com www.bisonridgeranch.com
Bison Ridge Ranch: Viewing of bison, a hayride and tour of the ranch. Held twice daily from May 15 to October 15. Open Thursday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Reservations are a must.
August
Saturday, 8/9 - Sunday, 10/26 - Looking Back: The Photography of Dr. E. A. Bass
Location: Historic Vaughn Hall Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Jim Slattery Phone: 608 643 4410 jslats@chorus.net
Presented by the Montello Historic Preservation Society
Hours:
Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 5pm; Sundays Noon to 4pm
Saturday, 8/23 - Saturday, 8/23 - Interactive discussion. History in the Photographs
Location: Montello Municipal Building Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Jim Slattery Phone: 608 643 4410 jslats@chorus.net
Jack Holzhueter, historican and longtime radio commentator will discuss state and national historic trends reflected in the photography of Dr. E. A. Bass.
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Montello Municipal Building Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Jim Slattery Phone: 608 643 4410 jslats@chorus.net
Archivist David Benjamin of the Wisconsin Historical Society will discuss the care and storage of personal photograph collections
Time: 1:00 pm
Friday, 9/19 - Friday, 9/19 - Pioneer Prospector Day
Location: Downtown Westfield Westfield, WI 53964
Friday, 9/19 - Sunday, 9/21 - Westfield Rendezvous Days
Location: Marquette County Fair Grounds Westfield, WI
For more information: Phone: (608) 296- 4146
1800’s Revival of the Pioneer Days Era. Traders, food, clothing, Gun Show, Traders Jubilee, and games. Held at the Marquette County Fair Grounds in Westfield.
For more information: Bisonridge Ranch Phone: (608) 589-5500 www.bisonridgeranch.com
Bison Ridge Ranch "Fall Fest" 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Free admission. Wagon ride tours to feed buffalo, chainsaw carving demo/sales, blacksmith demo/sales, pumpkins, buffalo burgers, music and more.Great family fun! Please visit our web-site or call us to confirm dates.
www.bisonridgeranch.com
October
Saturday, 10/11 - Saturday, 10/11 - Montello October Fest
Location: Main St & Montello St Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Karen Smith Phone: 608-297-7775 anathey@hotmail.com www.montellowi.com
Visit downtown Montello. Face painting, hay rides to Haunted Houses and Beyond! Come for fun, spookes and witches!
Saturday, 10/11 - Saturday, 10/11 - Lecture: State of the Art
Location: Montello Municipal Building Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Jim Slattery Phone: 608 643 4410 jslats@chorus.net
State of the Art: The Medical Education and Practice of Dr. E.A. Bass
Retired physician Jim Slattery will discuss late nineteenth century medical care and training.
Time: 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 10/15 - Wednesday, 10/15 - Harvest Festival
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Vicki Trimble Phone: (608) 297-2326 tumc@maqs.net
Come celebrate the Fall Harvest with us! It is a great meal you will not want to miss. Call for serving time and price.
Organizations & Clubs
Montello Senior Citizens
Location: 140 Lake Court Montello, WI 53959 Located next to the Library
For more information: Phone: (608) 297-7815
Welcomes all area seniors to join in regularly scheduled activities – Stretch Exercises Mon. & Wed.
10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Business Meeting every 2nd Tue. And Fun Meetings every 4th Tuesday.
Marquette County
Snowmobile Clubs Association
Endeavor
Freedom Riders: 608-587-2400 or 2329
Montello Yetis: 608-297-2919 or 9795
Neshkoro White River E-Z Riders: 920-293-5103 or 8029
Oxford Sno-Mads: 608-586-4969
Packwaukee Sno-Chiefs: 608-589-5784 or 5321
Westfield White Trackers: 608-296-3726 or 3404
TRAIL REPORT HOT LINE 608-586-6272
Tours & Attractions
Bison Ridge Ranch
For more information: Phone: (608) 589-5500
Viewing of bison, a hayride and tour of the ranch. Held twice daily from May 15 to October 15.
Open Thursday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Reservations are a must.
Mecan River Discovery Center
For more information:
Phone: (920) 787-7112 ext.1300
Call for information regarding the different activities and events
MH Ranch
Location: 7 miles east of Westfield on County Road Y.
For more information: Phone: (608) 296-2171
McHugh’s Miniature Horse Ranch, with over 100 miniature horses.
Montello Flea Market
Location: N2960 Highway 22 South Montello, WI 53949
For more information: Phone: (608) 297-8655
Outdoor Flea Market opens April thru November, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Indoor Flea Market & Antique Mall
open year-round. Also visit the Christmas Store/Auction House.
Montello Granite Park Waterfalls
Location: Highway 23 in Montello (by Kwik Trip)
View the four sparkling waterfalls as they cascade down the granite hills into the old Montello granite quarry.
Pioneer Miniature 18-Hole Golf Course
Location: Just off I-39 at the Westfield exit
Open from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., seven days a week during the summer season.
Prairie Nursery
Location: 5 miles east of Westfield
For more information: Phone: 800-476-9453 or (608) 296-3679 Website: www.prairienursery.com
Take a walk in the Wildflowers! Guided tours & activities on 3 Saturdays in 2007 guided tour dates: June 16, July 7 and Sept. 15 Self-guided tours anytime during business hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5 & Saturdays 9 to 3 through June 24.
Westfield Fish Hatchery
For more information: Phone: (608) 296-2343
Over a million salmon make their home in Marquette County each year. Open Monday thru
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday until noon.
Wisconsin’s Largest Tree
The towering cottonwood tree can be seen on Highway 23, just west of downtown Montello.
Parks
Montello Granite Quarry Waterfalls Park
Location: Downtown Montello
Four waterfalls cascade down the granite outcroppings into the old Montello Granite Quarry.
Montello City Park
Location: North of town on Montello Lake
The park includes 40 acres on the shores of Montello Lake and has been called “the finest small-town park in Wisconsin”.
Pioneer Park in Westfield
Just three city blocks north on Charles Street from the intersections of Highway J & I-39/51.
John Muir County Park
Location: South of Montello on Highway F
The famous naturalist’s boyhood home has been preserved and has been named a National Historic
Landmark. The 125 acre park includes 30 acre Fountain (Ennis) Lake with a boat access, picnic
grounds, restroom and hiking trails.
