UPCOMING EVENTS AT STATE PARKS, FORESTS, AND TRAILS
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Check with the park or forest of your choice for additional activities and special events not listed. Most events are free of charge; park admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. Events and times subject to change.
Friday, April 24, 2009
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Night Hike: Sounds of Spring. Nature awakens from its long winter slumber with a symphony of sound. Journey through the spring night woods to discover who are the members of the spring choir. This hike is most appropriate for people over the age of 6 years. Zillmer Trail Area. 7:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
• Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Spring Project Day. The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park are providing a day of volunteer work and service to the park. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. If needed, volunteer workers may have free camping (call ahead and ask). Children are welcome when accompanied with an adult. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Please call (608) 356-8301 #3102 to inquire or to sign up. If you would like to help out, meet at the Rock Elm Shelter on the north shore. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, (608) 264-8994 - Work—Play—Earth Day. The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) are organizing a series of volunteer work days at many parks and forests. Join the Friends, DNR staff, and others for some hands-on work at Governor Dodge. For more information see the FWSP website . Lunch and snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is free, but required. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Spring NatureFest. Earth Day celebration. Join us in celebrating life on this great planet! Participants will be able to plant trees, go on an eco-scavenger hunt, make crafts from recycled materials, and learn about “green” living. This free special event is for people of all ages. . 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great American Clean-up . Be a part of the largest annual community involvement program! Garbage bags will be provided to groups and individuals who help clean up Havenwoods or areas in their neighborhoods. Registered volunteers will receive gift certificates from local sponsors. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (414) 272-5462 ext. 106.
• High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, (920) 989-1106 - Arbor Day Tree Planting/Spring Park Cleanup. The Friends of High Cliff State Park will provide a noon lunch. Volunteers are urged to bring shovels and gloves. Meet at the park pavilion at 9 a.m. to receive trees for planting or garbage bags for litter pickup. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (262) 626-2116 - Earth Week Litter Pickup. Help give the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive a spring cleaning. Join others for a morning of camaraderie and litter pick up. Bring your own gloves. Garbage bags and snacks will be provided. Youth and other groups are encouraged to participate. Call to register groups. Sponsored by Friends of the Kettle Moraine. Meet at the Forest Headquarters off County Highway G to get your road assignment. 8:30 a.m. - noon.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest--Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-62900 - Wildflower Walk with Naturalist Ron Kurowski. Dress for the weather, including boots if conditions are muddy. Meet at Forest Headquarters near Eagle. We will caravan by car to the walk location, which will depend on what is in bloom. 10 a.m.
• Lake Kegonsa State Park, Stoughton, (608) 264-8994 - Work—Play—Earth Day. The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) are organizing a series of volunteer work days at many parks and forests. Join the Friends, DNR staff, and others for some hands-on work at Lake Kegonsa. For more information see the FWSP website . Lunch and snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is free, but required. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton, (608) 264-8994 - Work—Play—Earth Day. The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) are organizing a series of volunteer work days at many parks and forests. Join the Friends, DNR staff, and others for some hands-on work at Mirror Lake. For more information see the FWSP website . Lunch and snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is free, but required. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Red Trail Hike. Join this Spring into Fitness event to hike the 8.3-mile Red Trail. You do not have to be part of the Spring into Fitness event to join the hike. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association. Meet at the Visitor Center. 9:30 a.m. - about 2 p.m
• Wyalusing State Park, Prairie du Chien, (608) 264-8994 - Work—Play—Earth Day. The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) are organizing a series of volunteer work days at many parks and forests. Join the Friends, DNR staff, and others for some hands-on work at Wyalusing. For more information see the FWSP website . Lunch and snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is free, but required. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
• Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, New Auburn, (715) 967-2800 - Wooly Mammoth 50K Race.
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Moss Walk. Meet local plant ecologist and botanist Barb Delaney for an easy walk at a snail's pace. Absorb yourself in the miniature world of mosses and lichens. Look for liverworts and spikemoss, too. Learn how they grow, how they survive and reproduce. Recognize common species that occur in the forest. The walk will take place rain or shine. Pre-registration is required and attendance is limited to 12 people. The fee is $5/non-member, $3/friends group member. Sponsored by Friends of Interstate Park. Meet at the Ice Age Center. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• La Crosse River State Trail, Rockland, (800) 540-8434 - Prairie Walk. Join volunteer naturalist/columnist Bob Lee for a leisurely walk on the trail to discover and learn about native wildflowers and grasses on this abandoned railroad prairie remnant. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Meet in Rockland at the trail crossing on Commercial St. 1:30 p.m.
