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.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
? Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva, (262) 248-2528 or e-mail - Winter Snowshoeing. Join the staff from Clearwater Outdoors for some winter fun at the park! Meet at the picnic shelter near the playground. The group will explore the park on snowshoes for approximately 2 hours. Snowshoes can be rented from Clearwater Outdoor if needed. Contact the store ahead of time at (262) 348-2420. Picnic Shelter. 8-10 a.m.
? Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, New Auburn, (715) 967-2800 or e-mail - Moonlight Snowshoe. Join Naturalist Rod Gont on 1-hour (2-hour option available) snowshoe hikes by moonlight, starting at the Visitor Center. Over 40 pairs of snowshoes for all ages will be available for those without them (please call ahead to reserve, no charge, donation accepted). The Visitor Center will be open, we?ll have a fire going in the fireplace with hot cocoa available and two outside fires as well. If the turnout is large, a separate hike will also be led for the first hour. All ages are invited! A program about snowshoes will be presented at 6:30 p.m. The event goes regardless of weather. 7 p.m.
? Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, (608) 935-2315 - 12th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe. Walk or ski a trail lit with glowing candlelight. Warm up by the bonfire after enjoying the trail. Limited snacks and hot drinks will be available for sale. Weather and snow conditions determine the trail location. Didn't receive a park sticker for Christmas? Here's your chance to purchase one early and enjoy a year's worth of Wisconsin State Park memories. Meet at the Cox Hollow Beach area. Sponsored by the Friends of Governor Dodge State Park. 6-9 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 or e-mail - Drop in on Snow. Take a close-up look at snow. You and your family or youth group can drop in between 9 a.m. and noon to learn about the types of snowflakes, solve some snowflake mysteries, and print some ?snowflakes? on a bandanna. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 or e-mail - Winter Candlelight Hike and Ski. Enjoy the winter wonderland at night with family and friends while skiing or hiking the two-mile cross-country trail. Almost 200 tiki torches will light the way for this annual event. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building. Please, no pets, snowshoes or sleds allowed on the trail. Free Program. Vehicle admission sticker is required. Cross-country ski trail - stop at park office for map. 6-9 p.m.
? Rib Mountain State Park, Wausau, (715) 842-2522 or e-mail - Daylight Snowshoe Hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park. Snowshoe rentals available for a nominal fee. Refreshments will also be available. Meet at the concession stand. 1-3 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Nature Journals. Join the growing ranks of people who slow down and keep track of what is happening in nature. After you make your own beautiful journal you will practice this time-honored skill. Please call to pre-register so we can buy supplies. Meet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to go outside. 10 a.m. - noon.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Greenbush Nordic Challenge Ski Races. Break out your cross-country skis! There will be 6K middle and high school races, 1K kids race and a 15K free style all ages race. Food and refreshments will be available. Register for the races starting at 8:30 am at the Greenbush Recreation Area Shelter. Greenbush Recreation Area. Sponsored by the Northern Kettle Moraine Nordic Ski Club. 10 a.m.
