Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter
Trailwide DNR Fire Field Day Primer
What: Training event to become a certified wildland firefighter type 2 (FFT2) in accordance with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. Coursework includes IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System S130: Firefighter Training (includes L-180) S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System Who: Participants who wish to […]
Trailwide DNR Fire Field Day
What: Training event to become a certified wildland firefighter type 2 (FFT2) in accordance with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. Coursework includes IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System S130: Firefighter Training (includes L-180) S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System Who: Participants who wish to […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Tyke Hike
Monches SegmentCome on a Tyke Hike to explore Wisconsin's own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore the Monches Segment of the Trail, traveling through hardwood forest and along the Oconomowoc River Tyke Hikes are short, slow-paced hikes focused on exploration, discovery, service opportunities and natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover […]
*CANCELLED* Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Annual Meeting
Please join us for the annual meeting of the Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance! The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Trecker Lodge in the Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine National Forest. We will enjoy a potluck dinner, celebrate the past year's accomplishments and discuss plans for projects and […]
CANCELLED – REI – Let’s Backpack Event
REI Brookfield 13100 W Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WisconsinUPDATE: REI stores nationwide are closed to the public to help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. The Let's Backpack event is cancelled. ---------------------------------------------- Let's Backpack! 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. REI Brookfield Let's Backpack! Join the REI Co-op in Brookfield and the Ice Age Trail Alliance to get ready for your next adventure! Our […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Tyke Hike
Come on a Tyke Hike to explore Wisconsin's own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore the Lapham Peak prairie area in the Kettle Moraine National Forest. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend! Tyke Hikes are short, slow-paced hikes focused on exploration, discovery, service opportunities and natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours […]
First Day Hike-on Your Own!
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we will NOT be holding the annual New Year’s First Day Hike at Lapham Peak this year. The Wisconsin DNR tells us, “Due to COVID-19, First Day hikes will be a self-guided experience to help keep guides and park visitors healthy and safe.” We encourage you and those with […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: January Meeting and Meetings in 2021
The first 2021 meeting of the Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter of the IATA will be a Zoom meeting on January 21. We will email all members about how to access the meeting in the next two weeks. The meeting will focus on annual business, such as voting on the chapter allocation for the Alliance and voting on […]
Tyke Hike – Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter
WAMI, Waterville Segment XGHX+33, Oconomowoc, WI, United StatesJoin us on a Tyke Hike to explore Wisconsin's own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Waterville Segment in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Fall Mid-Week Hike: Parnell Segment
Parnell Observation Tower 7817 Kettle Moraine Scenic Dr., Plymouth, United StatesThe Parnell Segment is somewhat challenging; parts of the Trail in this area can be steep and a rocky tread can lead to unsure footing. This section of the Parnell Segment will take us along some of the four-mile-long Parnell Esker. One of the most striking and world-famous collections of kames in the world is found near the area between the trail and Hwy 67.