Trailbuilding: Rice Lake Preserve, Marathon County
July 13 @ 8:00 am - July 17 @ 12:00 pm
The newly expanded Rice Lake Preserve is ready to host Ice Age Trail. So, come help create a brand-new segment offering a welcome reprieve during a 28-mile-long road walk. The preserve promises to be an unexpected gem: a white cedar bog, massive erratics, and a charming lake. In addition, this mile-long, off-road path will offer several amenities, including a dispersed camping area, and a boat landing nearby.
What We’re Doing
The white cedar bog will need several boardwalks totaling 500 feet in length. It would be a shame to waste all the great stone in the area, so expect some stonework. And, as always, we will be cutting fresh trail using full bench construction.
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
As with all Mobile Skills Crew events, no experience is necessary. There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Hands-on training provided by certified and friendly volunteer crew leaders will help you get started immediately.
Registration
To help us plan this event with your needs in mind, please register by Wednesday, July 6.
Schedule
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, July 13, 2022 and concludes Sunday, July 17, 2022. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer check in information
Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA at registration).
A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring
- Please bring your own lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, insect repellent, a hat and gaiters.
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email ([email protected]) or the IATA office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you soon!
Happy Trails,
The Rice Lake Segment Project Team
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