Sat - Mar 13
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Chippewa Moraine CPR Refresher Training
If you had CPR training last year, here's an opportunity to get recertified for another year. More details will follow, or watch here or at iatchippewa.org for information. |
Sat - Mar 13
9:00 AM |
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Restoration Work in Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area
Destroy and restore all in one activity. Directions: Take Hwy 113 ~ 2 miles past Village of Dane to Lee Rd. Turn left for 1 mile, then right on Lodi-Springfield Rd. 0.7 miles to parking lot (w/ kiosk).
Gary Werner will lead the crew. Phone 608 249-7870.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 63f |
Sat - Mar 13
10:00 AM |
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St. Patty's Day Hike North Kettle Moraine State Forest
As any good leprechaun would do, we'll be in search of a treasure. Hike from Cty. Rd. A to the Greenbush Kettle. Contact Dolly (920)553-1458 or mcdolly@lakeshore.net |
Sun - Mar 14
9:00 AM |
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Cross Plains Controlled Burn Prep - Dane County
To get there, Take Hwy 14 into Cross Plains and go to light at Cty P. Go 8 blocks west of P, then turn right on Hickory and continue through dogleg to end of Hickory Hill St. Contact Tom Gross for more details. Phone 608-347-5154.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f |
Mon - Mar 15
6:00 PM |
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Chippewa Moraine Chapter Meeting
Chapter business, develop spring activity plans, and a special presentation on trail layout and design.
Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls WI. |
Tue - Mar 16
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Tue - Mar 16
7:00 PM |
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Member Appreciation Meeting and potluck, Walworth/Jefferson Co Chapter
Meet at US Bank, Elkhorn, with a dish to share for member appreciation meeting. Contact: Liz DeBraal, 262-723-2625. |
Wed - Mar 17
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Thu - Mar 18
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Meeting
We will be meeting at Lapham Peak State Park just south of Delafield on Hwy C, in the Homestead Hollow/Trecker Lodge. At this meeting, we will hold elections for officers, so please note the earlier start time of 6:30 pm. At 6:30, we're going to have a chili potluck. All members and those interested in learning more about the Ice Age Trail Alliance are more than welcome to join us. We will also be discussing upcoming community outreach events, future workdays, and hikes. |
Sat - Mar 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Waukesha County Eagle Area Community Showcase
We will be partnering with the Eagle School District and promoting the Ice Age Trail Alliance by handing out informational materials at the Eagle Area Community Showcase. This event is going to take place at the Eagle Elementary School. It is sponsored by the Alice Baker Library. Area businesses and organizations are represented and a pancake breakfast is going to be hosted by Friends of the Library in the cafeteria. More details can be found at: www.alicebaker.lib.wi.us. Hope to see you there! |
Sat - Mar 20
9:00 AM |
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Cross Plains Controlled Burn Prep - Dane County
To get to the Hickory Hill Street site, take Hwy 14 into Cross Plains and go to light at Cty P. Go 8 blocks west of P, then turn right on Hickory and continue through dogleg to end of Hickory Hill St. Contact Tom Gross for more details. Phone 608-347-5154.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f |
Sat - Mar 20
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Marquette Chapter Walking Stick Workshop
Spring work day peeling, sanding and decorating walking sticks to be used as a fund raiser for the Corduroy Road (Road originally built with the help of John Muir) hike on June 5th. Money will be used to complete the puncheon at the park. All ages and all chapters are encouraged to attend. |
Sun - Mar 21
9:00 AM |
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Trail Work, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Trail maintenance and clearing. Meet at hwy 12 crossing. Contact: Jerome Converse, 262-473-7304. |
Mon - Mar 22
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Rock County Chapter Meeting
Join us for our chapter meetings held the fourth Monday of each month at the United Way Building, 205 N. Main St. in Janesville. |
Tue - Mar 23
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Wed - Mar 24
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Sat - Mar 27
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
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Washington Co. Chapter Hike
South West Bend Segment - Hike 3.5 miles one way or 7.0 miles round trip. Meet at the Culver’s parking lot on Hwy 33 in West Bend. Shuttle to the IAT parking lot at Paradise Drive then hike back to the restaurant for ice cream. Hike is rated moderate due to hills and distance. Trail may have mud and or snow. Plan accordingly. |
Sat - Mar 27
9:00 AM |
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Baraboo Hills Chapter Meeting
Join us for our bimonthly meeting at the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Library, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo. Hike to follow business meeting at 10:00am. Contact Bob Lange with questions, 608-434-2271 or langeconsulting2271@gmail.com. |
Sat - Mar 27
9:30 AM |
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Invasive Plant Control Workshop - Verona - Dane County
Rachel Roberts will facilitate the workshop in the Verona Public Library. RSVP if you plan to attend. Rachel can be reached at 608-831-8944. To get there, Take Hwy 18/151 (Verona Rd) SW to Exit 81 (County MV, Verona Ave). Go ~ 1.1 miles west on MV to Enterprise St., then right to Silent St. |
Sat - Mar 27
9:30 AM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Hike - Lapham Peak
We will go up, over, and down the county’s highest point. The tower at the top provides a beautiful view. Meet at Evergreen Commons, just inside the park entrance. The park is located on County C one mile south of I-94, just south of downtown Delafield. We will end at Hwy 18 for a distance of 3.6 miles. Free return shuttle provided. For more information, contact Frank at 414-351-9129 or Russ at 262-968-4489. |
Sat - Mar 27
10:00 AM |
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Lakeshore Chapter Trail Improvement Day
Walking areas of future trail work: Camp Tapawingo, Walla Hi Co. Park and south of Pitt Road in Mishicot. Contact Cheryl (920)686-0622 or cherylgorsuch@gmail.com |
Sat - Mar 27
10:00 AM |
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Tour and Hike, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Explore the Wadewitz Nature Center on Co Hwy W north of Burlington. Lunch at the Patzke's after, 124 N Highland in Burlington. Contact: Ron Larson, 262-534-3604. |
Tue - Mar 30
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Tue - Mar 30
7:00 PM |
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Moonlight Hike at the Ice Age Junction Area - Dane County
Fresh air and good company. Join Theresa and others for a walk in the woods at the Ice Age Junction in Verona. To get there Take Hwy 18/151 (Verona Rd) SW from Beltline to Cty PD (McKee Rd), then west ~2.3 miles. Email twbadger@yahoo.com for details or call 608-438-1857.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 66f
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Wed - Mar 31
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Sun - Apr 04
10:00 AM |
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Lakeshore Chapter Spring Hike
Hike at Point Beach state forest, brunch to follow. Contact Cheryl (920)686-0622 or cherylgorsuch@gmail.com |
Tue - Apr 06
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Tue - Apr 06
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Washington Co. - Chapter Meeting
Chapter Monthly Meeting - Spring meetings to be held at the Monestary of Holy Hill. From Hwy 167 turn left onto Carmel Road. Follow the drive to the Basilica parking lot. Walk to the building furtherest north. Look for IAT event signs. Spring meetings will finalize plans for our many 2010 projects. 2010 will be another great one for our Chapter! |
Wed - Apr 07
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Sat - Apr 10
12:00 PM |
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Trail Adopter Meeting, potluck, and hike, Walworth,Jefferson Co
Organizational meeting of the IAT trail adopters at the Nordic shelter, about 2 miles north of LaGrange on Hwy H. Potluck lunch, meeting, hike after. New adopters are welcome. Share ideas on what is working and what needs tweaking. Contact: Gary Patzke, 262-763-6275. |
Sun - Apr 11
1:00 PM |
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Chippewa Moraine Sunday Hike
Join chapter members on one of our series of monthly "Sunday Hikes". They are just for fun, a relaxing trek with friends on a manageable segment of the Ice Age Trail. Meet at 1 PM, location TBA, for a 2+ hour hike.
Check iatchippewa.org for meeting place and details. |
Mon - Apr 12
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Northwoods Annual meeting-Guest speaker Bob Freckman will do a presentation on Invasive and rare plants in Lincoln County
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Tue - Apr 13
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Wed - Apr 14
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Thu - Apr 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Meeting
We will be meeting at Lapham Peak State Park just south of Delafield on Hwy C, in the Homestead Hollow/Trecker Lodge. Please join us to learn about future workdays and upcoming events. |
Sat - Apr 17
8:30 AM - 12:00 AM |
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Washington Co. Workday
Meet at the Station Way Road's parking lot just east of Carmel Road off of Hwy 167. We will continue our work from 2009 on our re-route project to eliminate 21 stairs. Bring gloves, long sleeved shirt and heavy footwear as we will tidy up our work from 2009. However, most of this day will be devoted to the advanced planning for our upcoming Regional Workday on May 1st. |
Sat - Apr 17
9:00 AM |
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Trail Maintenance, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 trail crossing. Prepare trail for 50 mile ultra-marathon. Contatct: Gary Klatt, 262-473-4973. |
Sat - Apr 17
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Indianhead Chapter Workday
Meet at the cabin at the intersection of 130th St. and 280th Avenue. Follow the yellow "Ice Age Trail Event" signs. Bring gloves, long pants, comfortable hiking boots, plenty of water, and lunch.
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Sat - Apr 17
9:00 AM |
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Hike at Shoveler's Gorge in Cross Plains - Dane County
Join us for a wonderful morning hike led by Gary Werner. Although geologically related and separated by no more than a mile, Shoveler Sink and the gorge at the reserve are two separate places. No one interested in the origin of the Black Earth Creek valley, early spring wildflowers and an off-trail trip into the narrow defile of the gorge should miss this tour. To get to the trail head in the Cross Plains Ice Age Reserve, Take Old Sauk Rd exit west from Beltline for ~ 4 miles to end. Right on Timber Lane, which turns 90º left and then becomes Old Sauk Pass. Go another .5 miles west and park near entrance gate at the top of the hill. Contact Gary Werner for details. Phone 608 249-7870.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f
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Sat - Apr 17
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Workday - Brady's Rocks
Participate in a trail maintenance workday. Most work includes sprucing up the trail with some pruning and tread repair. A short section of trail will be rerouted, so we will be constructing some new tread. All tools and training are provided; just bring sturdy work wear including hiking boots, leather gloves, and a water bottle.
Join us for some rewarding work, camaraderie, lots of fun, and a snack! Meet at the Starke Road parking lot, just north of Eagle on Hwy 67. Starke Road is located 0.6 miles south of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail parking lot on Hwy 67. Turn west and follow the gravel road 0.4 miles to the parking lot at the end of the road. Look for the yellow "Ice Age Trail Event" signs.
Call Pat at 262-490-3515 for more information.
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Sat - Apr 17
9:30 AM |
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Chippewa Moraine Trail Improvement Day
If you enjoy getting out onto the trail with a purpose, you'll love the monthly trail improvement days. Grab a tool and hike along as we clear brush, branches, and do other trail maintenance projects. We meet at the Chippewa Moraine Visitor Center at 9:30 AM. Bring a lunch if you can stay into the afternoon, but stay as long as you care to. We do ask that you confirm your planned attendance, so we can plan a project that the participants can handle and so that we can have the necessary tools on hand. Email chapter@iatchippewa.org or call 715 967-2164 if you plan to attend, and let us know how long you can stay.
Chippewa Moraine Visitor Center, New Auburn WI |
Sat - Apr 17
10:00 AM |
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Lakeshore Chapter Meeting
Quarterly Chapter meeting at Maywood in Sheboygan. Contact Jim (920)994-2982 or jpowers@excel.net |
Sat - Apr 17
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Washington Co. Workday
NEW DATE AND TIME! (Yes, our Chapter is running two concurrent work days on the same morning).
Tugasuckle Continues! After several years of working with Steffen Middle School, we have a new partner for this annual event, Slinger High School. We will need 5-6 adult volunteers to lead our ambitious crews as they chop, wrestle and "tug" out invasive honeysuckle from Pike Lake State Park. It is MUCH more fun than it sounds! No experience necessary. On the job training provided.
Meet at the State Park's beach picnic area parking lot on Kettle Moraine Drive. Bring gloves, long sleved shirt, water and heavy footwear. Please RSVP with Rod Bartlow at bartlowr@gmail.com prior to the event. |
Sat - Apr 17
10:30 AM |
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Marquette Chapter - Sierra Club's John Muir/Earth Day Hike at John Muir Park
Celebrate Earth Day and learn about the legacy of John Muir with an easy hike at John Muir Park in Marquette County near the site of Sierra Club co-founder John Muir's boyhood home. Wear walking shoes and bring water and lunch. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the John
Muir Park parking lot on County Hwy. F in Marquette County, 11 miles north of Portage. Madison carpool leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the south parking lot at Olin Park, off John Nolen Dr. For more information contact Kathy Mulbrandon at 608-848-5076. |
Sun - Apr 18
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Washington Co. Chapter Hike
Holy Hill South Segment - Hike 3.0 miles one way including a short stretch of new trail. Other spur trail options lead to scenic views of Holy Hill. Meet at the DNR's Shannon Road parking lot, 1/2 mile east of Hwy K. Shuttle to Donagal Road then hike back to the parking area. Hike is rated moderate due to several steep hills. |
Sun - Apr 18
9:00 AM |
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Table Bluff, North - Dane County
This is a lovely segment and deserves much attention. We'll do some work to rescue Oaks. Directions: Take Hwy 14 ~ .2 miles west of Cross Plains to Cty KP. Turn right for 2 miles, then left on Table Bluff Rd for ~ .3 miles. Park along road edge by rocks. Rachel Roberts will facilitate the day's work. Rachel can be reached at 608-831-8944.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f |
Sun - Apr 18
9:00 AM |
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Trail Maintenance, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 trail crossing. Contact: Jerome Converse, 262-473-7304. |
Tue - Apr 20
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Tue - Apr 20
7:00 PM |
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Meeting, Walworth/Jefferson Co Chapter
Meet at US Bank for monthly chapter meeting. Contact: Liz DeBraal, 262-723-2625. |
Wed - Apr 21
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Wed - Apr 21
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Marquette County Chapter Earth Day Hike
John Muir’s Birthday and Earth Day hike. Meet at John Muir Park on Hwy F, 7 miles south of Montello WI. from 6:00-8:30pm. Honor the Earth by joining us for a beautiful hike, see the new “Trail Guide” and view diverse plant communities. A John Muir re-enactor will join us and share readings from John Muir’s book My Boyhood and Youth. Celebrate John Muir’s legacy as the “Father of the National Parks”. Birthday cake will be served after the hike. Bring water and wear good walking shoes.
Please register at wolllenburgfk@gmail.com so that we are sure to have enough”cake”.
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Thu - Apr 22 -- Sun - Apr 25
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Ice Age Trail Alliance's Annual Conference and Membership Meeting
We are pleased to announce that our 2010 Annual Conference and Membership Meeting will take place April 22nd–25th, 2010 in Janesville, Wisconsin. This area has been “on our radar” to host our Annual Conference for some time. The local Rock County Chapter has expressed great enthusiasm at the opportunity to host the event and showcase some beautiful sections of the Ice Age Trail in southern Wisconsin.
The host facility will be the Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens. They have a wonderful conference facility and beautiful grounds that will serve as a great host site for the four days we will be in Janesville.
Additional information regarding lodging, camping and dorm facilities will be made available in late 2009 at www.iceagetrail.org and in Mammoth Tales. |
Thu - Apr 22
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Indianhead Chapter Earth Day Event
Meet at the cabin at the intersection of 130th Street and 280th Avenue. Follow the yellow "Ice Age Trail Event" signs.
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Fri - Apr 23 -- Sun - Apr 25
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IATA at the Outdoor Adventure Expo
Northwestern IATA Chapters will join forces to organize and staff the IATA booth at the Midwest Outdoor Adventure Expo in Minneapolis. Stop by and learn about the Ice Age Trail and opportunities that await you there. If you'd like to be part of the crew that staffs the booth, the Indianhead Chapter Coordinator, Dean Dversdall at 715-472-2248. |
Sat - Apr 24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Langlade Chapter Spring Hike
Langlade Chapter Spring Hike Saturday, April 24, 9 am. Chapter’s early spring hike. A portion of one of the five Ice Age Trail segments in Langlade County will be hiked. Wear suitable clothing and bring a lunch. Meet at Langlade County Forestry Office, Fairgrounds, Antigo, Wisconsin. The fairgrounds are located at the north side of Antigo on U. S. Highway 45. Fee: None. Contact: Joe Jopek, 1-715-623-2645; jjjopekj@verizon.net |
Mon - Apr 26
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Rock County Chapter Meeting
Join us for our chapter meetings held the fourth Monday of each month at the United Way Building, 205 N. Main St. in Janesville. |
Tue - Apr 27
4:00 PM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at the Hwy 12 IANST crossing. Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Contact: Russ Helwig, 262-473-2187. |
Tue - Apr 27
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Marquette County Chapter Annual Meeting
Annual Chapter Meeting to be held at the Wollenburg’s home at W2540 Grouse Road, Dalton WI 53926. Social hour after the meeting. Bring a snack or beverage to share. Contact the chapter coordinator for more info. |
Wed - Apr 28
10:30 AM |
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Weekly Walk, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike trails in the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest area. Meet at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail lot 4 miles east of Whitewater on Hwy 12. Contact: Russ Helwig 262-473-2187. |
Wed - Apr 28
7:00 PM |
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Hike the Badger State Trail in the Moonlight - Dane County
The moonlight hikes are a wonderful way to enjoy spring in Wisconsin. Please join us for a walk in Belleville. Meet at the Badger State Trail at the intersection of County 69 and County 92, In Belleville Library Park. Email twbadger@yahoo.com for details or call 608-438-1857. |
