Current & Upcoming Events

Sand Ridge Prairie Christmas Tree Sales

CUT-YOUR-OWN CHRISTMAS TREE TRADITION TO BE REVIVED

The tradition of choosing and cutting your own perfect Christmas tree will be re-kindled at the former Sinnissippi Tree Farm’s cut-it-yourself-location off S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, this year after being closed to the public. The site, now Sand Ridge Prairie, is owned by the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC), a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers.

Pines (long needled trees) will be sold for $30, and spruce and fir (short needled trees) will be sold for $40. Visitors may bring their own bow saws or use PPSOC saws. No chain saws are allowed for safety reasons.

Sales will begin on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25, 26 & 27, and continue on the weekends of Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. On weekdays through Dec. 23, the site will be open for sales from 2:00 till 4:00 p.m. Cash or check only will be accepted.

The tract, which for many years has been known as an outstanding natural area, was purchased last December by the PPSOC. Former owner Warren Miller was delighted that the organization could purchase and preserve it permanently. Proceeds from the sales will go toward retiring the debt on the land.

Wine Tasting

PPSOC will host a wine tasting in conjunction with Hailey’s Winery and Vineyard in Byron, on February 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. For only $5.00 per person, you will be able to sample several different wines, appetizers, enjoy live acoustical music and, most importantly, have an afternoon of fellowship with prairie folk and, possibly, new members.  Please join us and invite your friends.  Maybe they, too, would like to rescue a prairie some day.

Spring Program

 To be announced.

Spring Banquet