Mississippi Valley Conservancy invites volunteers of all ages and skill
levels to a trail cleanup workday at Cassville Bluffs State Natural Area in Grant County on
August 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will utilize loppers and hand pruners to
remove invasive honeysuckle and other brush and open trails while helping improve the
preserve’s woodland resources. Attendees will learn wildflower, tree and shrub identification
from Conservancy Restoration Coordinator Payton Lott. Cassville Bluffs is a 244-acre
Mississippi River bluffland preserve with a coldwater stream and woods.
Come enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, learn more about the land and make a tangible difference
in this unique Driftless Area landscape. The terrain is moderately level; bring a water bottle and
wear sturdy footwear and long pants and sleeves to protect yourself. Tools, instructions,
protective gear and snacks will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged. Register at
MississippiValleyConservancy.org/events.
Directions
FROM LA CROSSE:
Follow Hwy 35 south to Prairie Du Chien. Then follow Hwy 18/35 to Hwy 133. Turn right onto Hwy 133 and proceed to Cassville. From Cassville, continue southeast on Hwy 133. You will pass a sign that says “Potosi-18mi”. Two miles beyond this sign, turn right onto Sand Lake Lane. Another landmark for this turn is a large white building, Grant County Highway Shop, just before Sand Lake Lane. Follow Sand Lake Lane to its end, the Cassville Bluffs State Natural Area gate will be on your left. Please park just beyond the house on the left and no further than the railroad tracks. You can also park along the south side of Sand Lake Lane, being careful to leave a thru-lane for local residents and emergency vehicles.
