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, April 12, 2008
• Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Geocaching— Learn About It!—Experience It! Learn the basics of geocaching with hands-on experience at Harrington Beach. Pre-registration [exit DNR] is required by Thursday, April 10. Sponsored by the Friends of Harrington Beach. Meet at the Alliance Bible Church. Informal presentation 4-5 p.m., hands-on experience 5-6:30 p.m., social 6-8 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Play in the Mud. Now that the snow has melted, there is lots of mud to play with! Use microscopes to observe tiny living creatures in the mud, and take a close-up look at some worms. Drop in anytime 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature: All Tied Up In Knots. There is a knot for every kind of job. Learn how to tie some basic knots and how to do some simple lashing. To practice your new skills, you will lash together a special project. Please call by April 10 to register. This program is best for participants age 8 and older. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Volunteer Work Day. Help build some technical, challenging and environmentally sustainable mountain bike trails in the Kettle Moraine. Work gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirts and bottled water are recommended. We will supply tools, expertise and guaranteed fun! If the weather looks questionable, check the Trail Information Line (262) 594-6202 on Friday to make sure the work day is not canceled. Meet at the John Muir parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and work from 9 a.m. - noon.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Orange Trail Hike. Join us at this Spring into Fitness event to hike and explore the 6.4-mile Orange Trail. You do not have to be part of the Spring into Fitness event to hike. Visitor Center. 10 a.m. - noon. Kiwanis Accessible Cabin Dedication. The public is invited to the dedication ceremony for the new Westosha Kiwanis Cabin [exit DNR] for disabled campers. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the amphitheater with tours of the cabin available afterward. Admission to the park is free for people attending the cabin dedication. Food, beverages, and entertainment will be provided by Westosha Kiwanis at Shelter #3. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Kayak Connections. Tom Koeppen and friends fro the Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers will introduce you to the sport of kayaking. They will cover what gear and skills are needed, where to go kayaking and how to connect with classes and kayaking groups. This program is most appropriate for adults and youth over 10 years old. Ice Age Visitor Center. 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 18, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Earth Friends. Kick off Earth Week and learn how to become better friends with the earth and all its critters. This hour of nature fun awaits 3- to 6-year-olds with accompanying adults. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
• "400" State Trail, Ontario, (608) 244-6583 - 6- and 11-kilometer Walks. This will be the first year of walking different segments of the trail with two more segments to be completed in 2009 and 2010. The fee for doing the walks is free or $3 for Volkssport credit. Sponsored by Dairyland Walkers. Meet at Reedsburg Depot/Chamber of Commerce, South Walnut Street and South Avenue. Walkers will be transported from the registration area to the beginning of the walks, and will walk back to the depot. Start between 8 a.m. and noon and finish by 3 p.m.
• Capital Springs State Recreation Area, Madison, (608) 224-3606, Fax (608) 224-3607 - Arbor Day Tree Planting. Join us in planting 150 white pines to celebrate Arbor Day. Come as you are or bring the family and join us for a morning of fun and excitement. Park Rangers will be there to assist and guide. Tools will be provided. Please be sure to let us know if you plan on helping; it helps in preparation. Next to Lake Farm County Park, 4401 Libby Rd. 8 a.m. - noon.
• Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Birding Hike. Greet the return of spring. Will look for early migrants, owls and the dusk-display of the American woodcock. The male American Woodcock has an elaborate display to attract females. Fee payable to University of Wisconsin-Baraboo [exit DNR]. Sponsored by UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Continuing Education. Steinke Basin. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Jim's Hike. Take a candlelight hike along the Lake Michigan beach and Quarry Lake. Meet at the Ansay Welcome Center. Sponsored by the Friends of Harrington Beach. 6-9 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - One Wild Saturday Morning Drop-in: Quack and Honk. Ducks and geese are everywhere this time of year! Drop in and test your duck identification skills, make a goose kazoo, and much more. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Volunteer Work Day. Help build some technical, challenging and environmentally sustainable mountain bike trails in the Kettle Moraine. Work gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirts and bottled water are recommended. We will supply tools, expertise and guaranteed fun! If the weather looks questionable, check the Trail Information Line (262) 594-6202 on Friday to make sure the work day is not canceled. Meet at the John Muir parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and work from 9 a.m. - noon.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Red Trail Hike. Join us at this Spring into Fitness event to hike and explore the beautiful 8-mile Red Trail. You do not have to be part of the Spring into Fitness event to hike. Bring water and pack a lunch. Visitor Center. 9 a.m. - about 1 p.m.
