Tue - Feb 09
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. |
Sat - Feb 13
9:00 AM |
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Restoration in Valley View Preserve - Dane County
Preserve the preserve by removing pesky invasive species. Directions: Take Mineral Point Rd ~2.3 miles west of Belt-line, turn left on Pioneer, right on Valley View, which turns 90° left to Mound View. Right on Moraine Dr. to kiosk parking. Tom Wise will manage the day's work. Phone 608 843-8053.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 66f
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Sat - Feb 13
10:00 AM |
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Lakeshore Chapter President's Day Hike
Start at the Forestville Flowage County Park and hike south to Washington Road. Contact Dolly (920)553-1458 or mcdolly@lakeshore.net |
Sat - Feb 13
5:00 PM |
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Lodi Valley Chapter Annual Meeting
Lodi Valley Chapter Annual Meeting
West Point Town Hall, N2114 Rausch Road Social Hour: 5:00 PM (BYO) Potluck Dinner: 6:00 PM. Bring a dish to pass. Program: 6:45 PM - Chapter recognition and awards
- Celebration of Rainbow Bridge Completion
- Keynote speaker: Rich Evans, recently retired superintendent of Devil’s Lake State Park and Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area.
- Recognition of Rich Evans’ years of service to the DNR and the IATA
Fabulous Door Prizes! |
Sat - Feb 13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Washington Co. - Chapter ski or snowshoe hike
Join us for a candlelight ski on the Ice Age Trail and other trails at Pike Lake. Various distances available. Ski or snowshoe if snow. Walk if no snow. Warming shelter will be open with snacks and information. Lots of fun at this popular annual event. Co-sponsored by Friends of Pike Lake State Park. A State Park sticker is required.
State park is located between Slinger and Hartland just south of Hwy 60. Meet at beach parking area. |
Sun - Feb 14
9:00 AM |
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Lodi Marsh Removal of Invasive Species - Dane County
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). Twin Pines is ~ 0.3 miles north of kiosk on right. Jon Bishop has the details. Phone 608 441-9827. |
Tue - Feb 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 - Feb 16
7:00 PM |
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Chapter Meeting, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Monthly chapter meeting. Meet at US Bank, Elkhorn. Contact: Liz DeBraal, 262-723-2625. |
Thu - Feb 18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Meeting
The meeting will include nominations for Chapter positions and volunteer sign up for the March 20th Eagle Showcase and the March 27th Lake Country Community Fest. Bring snacks to share and a beverage of your choice. 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 - Feb 20
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INDIANHEAD CHAPTER - Snowshoe Hike
EVENT: Second Annual Snow Shoe Hike
WHERE: Straight Lake State Park
MEET: Polk County East of Luck WI at
280th Street & 130 Street
DATE: February 20, 2010
TIME: 1:00 PM |
Sat - Feb 20
9:00 AM |
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Restoration Work in Prairie Moraine County Park - Dane County
Warm up with some cathartic activity. Prairie Moraine County Park location: Take Hwy 18-151 exit 79 southeast of Verona. Turn left on Cty PB for .7 miles to Prairie Moraine Park parking lot on the left.
Dave Lonsdorf has the details, phone 608-845-6437.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 66f |
Sat - Feb 20
9:00 AM |
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Trail Work, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Meet at Hwy 12 trail crossing for trail maintenance. Contact: Gary Klatt, 262-473-4973. |
Sat - Feb 20
10:00 AM |
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Marathon County Snowshoe Hike
Meet at Helf Road Trailhead orCar pool from Does & Arrows Bar & Grill, R13085 CTH N by 9:45
Public Welcome
Loop starting and ending at the Helf Road trailhead and a longer hike (about 3½ miles total) to Mole
Brook Road and back.
Snowshoes will be available for rental ($2.00/pair). Hot beverages will be
provided after the hike. The trailhead, on Helf Road, is 13½ miles east of Wausau, just off of CTH N.
Driving Directions: From WI 29 take CTH J (Weston, exit 177) north to CTH N (about 5 mi). Turn right (east). Does and Arrows. Helf Road is another 5¾ miles east on N (7½ miles from J). Since there is limited roadside parking at Helf Road, we encourage participants to park at Does & Arrows (upper lot) and carpool from there.
An optional lunch at Does and Arrows will follow the event. The Bar & Grill opens at 11:30. Hikers & friends are encouraged to join us there (Dutch Treat) after the hike.
Ringle Segment. Atlas Map 41f. 2008 Companion Guide pp. 208-209.
Contact Gail Piotrowski: 715-298-1363; 715-370-2958; bobgail@charter.net |
Sat - Feb 20
10:00 AM |
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Whitewater Freeze Fest, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Staff an information table, distribue info and answer question about the IAT. Meet at the Cravath Lakefront in Whitewater. Contact: Barb Converse, 262-473-7304. |
Sun - Feb 21
10:00 AM |
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X Country Ski, Snow Shoe or Hike in the Brooklyn State Wildlife Area - Dane County
Come out to enjoy the wonderful Wisconsin landscape in winter. Brooklyn State Wildlife Area location: Take Fish Hatchery Rd (Cty D) ~ 15 miles south of Madison, turn left onto Cty DD and go .8 mile south to the BWA parking lot on left (east) side of Cty DD. Dan Wallace has the details, phone 608-835-5144.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 67f |
Mon - Feb 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 - Feb 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. |
Thu - Feb 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Langlade County Chapter Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is a good time to take part in chapter decisions on a variety of items, including officer elections, trail activities and future direction. The meeting will be held in the Langlade Room, Langlade County Community Center at 411 Superior Street in Antigo. See you there along with a friend or two. |
Fri - Feb 26
6:30 PM |
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Superior Lobe Chapter Timberland Hills Segment Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
4th Annual Timberland Hills Segment Full Moon Snowshoe Hike. Trekers will meet at the Cumberland Area Ski Touring Association (CASTA) lighted ski trail parking lot on Barron County Highway "H" north of Cumberland. Participants will snowshoe about 2.5 miles to the CASTA warming house where snacks will be served before the group is shuttled back to the parking lot. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for free use for those who call Don Erickson (715-354-3827) in advance. |
Sat - Feb 27
9:00 AM |
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Restoration Work in the Brooklyn State Wildlife Area - Dane County
It's fun--it really is. Come out for an hour, come out for the morning. You will be cheered and welcomed. Brooklyn State Wildlife Area location: Take Fish Hatchery Rd (Cty D) ~ 15 miles south of Madison, turn left onto Cty DD and go .8 mile south to the BWA parking lot on left (east) side of Cty DD. Mike Dorl has the details, phone 608-424-6774.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 67f
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Sat - Feb 27
10:00 AM |
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Hike/Snowshoe, Walworth/Jefferson Co
Hike or showshoe at Bigfoot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva. Afterwards we will likely partake of the vittles at a local eatery. Park at Badger High School, 220 E. South St., Lake Geneva. Contact: Peter Packer, 262-215-8277. |
Sat - Feb 27
10:00 AM |
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Lakeshore Chapter Trail Improvement Day
Stain and router benches, stain 4x4s, label tools. Contact Cheryl (920)686-0622 or cherylgorsuch@gmail.com |
Sat - Feb 27
7:00 PM |
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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike at Chippewa Moraine
Join Chippewa Moraine Naturalist Rod Gont on a moonlight snowshoe hike at 7 PM. Come early for a program about snowshoes at 6:30. Snowshoes are available, but call ahead to reserve a pair. Warming fires, hot water and cocoa, for afterwards (bring your own cups, tea, whatever). Hike is 1 hour or 2 hours as you wish.
Chippewa Moraine ice Age Center, New Auburn; 715 967-2800 for details. |
Sun - Feb 28
9:00 AM |
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Fencerow Tree and Brush Removal at the Liebetrau Prairie - Dane County
In the spring it will be lovely to see the results of your work. Prairie Location: Take Hwy 14 ~ 0.2 miles west of Cross Plains. Turn right on Cty KP; go ~ 2.5 miles to Pine Rd, then ~ 0.5 miles on Pine. Park along road or prairie edge. Contact Gary Werner if you have questions, 608 249-7870.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f |
Sun - Feb 28
9:00 AM |
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Fencerow Tree and Brush Removal at the Liebetrau Prairie - Dane County
Help open up the natural world by ridding the tract of invasives. Directions: Take Hwy 14 ~ 0.2 miles west of Cross Plains. Turn right on Cty KP; go ~ 2.5 miles to Pine Rd, then ~ 0.5 miles on Pine. Park along road or prairie edge. Gary Werner will be the point person, phone 608-249-7870.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f
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Sun - Feb 28
7:00 PM |
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Moonlight Hike in the Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area - Dane County
Take time out to enjoy nature with others. 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 with kiosk. Theresa W. will lead the hike. Email twbadger@yahoo.com for details.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 63f |
Mon - Mar 01
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Marquette County Chapter trail workday
Spring work day or puncheon building for John Muir Park - date to be determined. Contact the chapter coordinator for more info. |
Mon - Mar 01
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. Our guest speaker will be Daniel Watson of the National Parks Service. Daniel is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Ice Age Trail Alliance, and will be speaking to our volunteers about filling out agreement forms, injury report procedures, etc. Please join us to learn about future workdays and upcoming events. |
Tue - Mar 02
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 02
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Washington Co. - Chapter Meeting
Chapter Monthly Meeting - Winter meetings to be held at Pike Lake State Park in Slinger. We will meet at the main office just off Hwy 60 between Slinger and Hartford. Winter meetings to set plans in motion for upcoming year. 2010 will be another great one for our Chapter! |
Sat - Mar 06
9:00 AM |
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Trail Maintenance in Brooklyn State Wildlife Area - Dane County
Come out to enjoy the wonderful Wisconsin landscape. Brooklyn State Wildlife Area location: Take Fish Hatchery Rd (Cty D)~ 15 miles south of Madison, turn left onto Cty DD and go .8 mile south to the BWA parking lot on left (east) side of Cty DD. Dan Wallace has the details, phone 608-835-5144.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 67f |
Sun - Mar 07
9:00 AM |
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Restoration Work at Table Bluff North - Dane County
This beautiful segment is something you'll want to invest in. 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.
Gary Werner will lead the crew this Sunday. Phone 608 249-7870.
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f |
Tue - Mar 09
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. |
Thu - Mar 11
7:00 PM |
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Marathon County Annual IATA Membership Meeting
Marathon County Public Library, downtown Wausau location. Featured speaker will be George Sandul. A long time topographical mapper for the USGS, George, then 62, through-hiked the Appalachian trail in 2003. His book, The Road to Damascus...and Beyond, is about the experience. Contact: Will Sanford: 715-845-4596 or Dick Pernsteiner:715-848-3675 |
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. |
Thu - Mar 18
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 - 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
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Workday
We will be working on cleaning up the Brady's Rocks area. All tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We recommend long pants, long-sleeve shirts, and hiking boots for footwear. Leather gloves are highly recommended, along with a bottle of water. Contact Pat at gwit@charter.net or call 262-490-3515 for details. |
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. |
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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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
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
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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