Good Oak Ecological Services

Good Oak Ecological Services Repairing damaged ecosystems, creating environmentally sustainable human landscapes. We conduct prescribed fires to rejuvenate these fire dependent ecosystems.

We work in the fields of ecological restoration and sustainable landscaping. The goal of sustainable landscaping is to manage our human environment in a way that benefits the natural community. A cornerstone of our business is that we work exclusively with plants native to southern Wisconsin. All of our landscaping projects are designed with an eye towards water conservation. Rain gardens, bio-swa

les, and more subtle landscape features help rain water infiltrate close to where it falls rather than becoming part of the urban run-off that pollutes our stream and lakes. We work largely with local stone to both reflect the character of our region and also to reduce the pollution associated with shipping heavy stone long distances. Ecological restoration is the process of repairing damage done to natural areas by human activities. With modern pressures such as development, climate change and invasive species affecting our natural systems, just about every “natural” area needs management to prevent degradation - most people just don't realize it. We remove invasive species from woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and backyards. We spread native plants back into degraded natural environments by planting and spreading seeds. And we control erosion on shorelines and slopes using biodegradable erosion matting and planting deep rooted prairie plants to hold and rebuild the soil.

Thank you Ron and Darla!
07/28/2026

Thank you Ron and Darla!

On Saturday, July 25, Gathering Waters presented Ron and Darla Giordano with the 2026 Land Legacy Award!

Ron and Darla's conservation legacy is rooted in their love for the land. Many years ago, the Giordanos came across a 40-acre parcel in Columbia County's Wisconsin River Valley and recognized its ecological value. Ron called the original owner every month to ask if he would sell it.

When they were finally able to purchase the property, they worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to complete a formal ecological survey in order to learn more about the property and its potential. The resulting site assessment confirmed the property harbored intact native vegetation, significant restoration potential for sand prairie and oak savanna habitat, and even a state-endangered animal species.

In May 2023, the Giordanos made the extraordinary decision to donate their property to The Prairie Enthusiasts, ensuring its protection in perpetuity. Groundswell Conservancy led negotiations, made arrangements for the closing, and helped cover closing costs. The Giordanos even went a step further by accompanying their land donation with a generous cash contribution to support the site's initial management.

In honoring both the land's deep history and its ecological future, Ron and Darla Giordano have left a legacy that will echo across the Wisconsin landscape for decades to come!

Read more here: https://gatheringwaters.org/ron-and-darla-giordano-2026-land-legacy-award/

We have really enjoyed being a part of this project and seeing the transformation in the site. Huge shout out to Rob and...
06/08/2026

We have really enjoyed being a part of this project and seeing the transformation in the site. Huge shout out to Rob and the TPE staff as well as all of the awesome volunteers who have helped make it all happen!

04/23/2026
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌼

Celebrate by adding native plants to your garden through our Native Plant Sale. Every purchase supports children’s environmental education and helps strengthen our local ecosystems.

Pre-order online now through the end of the month, then pick up your plants at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center from Friday, May 1st through Monday, May 11th. Plants are sold as 2×2 plugs for $5 each.

We offer a variety of plants suitable for sunny, shady, and wet areas. If your garden is located in the shade, check out:

• American Bellflower (Campanula americana)
• Elm-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)
• Heart-leaved Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium)
• Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

Pre-order here: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/pre-order-online-native-plant-sale/

Thank you to our sponsors, Good Oak Ecological Services and Quercus Land Stewardship Services, for making this event possible.

Good Oak Ecological Services Quercus Land Stewardship Services

Huge shout out to our hardworking burn crew. Through our first solid week of burn season we were able to get through ove...
04/02/2026

Huge shout out to our hardworking burn crew. Through our first solid week of burn season we were able to get through over 300 acres across more than 40 properties restoring good fire to the land. After a brief rest this weekend we will be back at it next week.

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4606 Pflaum Road, Suite A
Madison, WI
53718

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