Trailtessa 2024: Be CREATIVE

Be CREATIVE: Bee a Pollinator Helper Hands-On Workshop

Tuesday, August 20, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Milton Public Library Story Gardens, Milton Segment, Rock County

Cost: FREE

Be Creative. Ignite your artistic abilities to support pollinators. Create little clay stones (something like this) for fairy gardens, terrariums, or house plant decor! Paint a large-scale mural celebrating bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and fireflies – delightful and crucial pollinators.

Local artists will lead this hands-on workshop for elementary and middle school aged girls. The mural will be on display at the library’s Monarch Festival in September, and the decorated clay stones will be sold as a library and Alliance fundraiser during the festival.

All supplies – paint, paint brushes, clay, etc. – will be provided, as well as hearty snacks.

LOCATION

Milton Public Library & Story Gardens
430 E High Street
Milton, WI 53563

Resister directly with Milton Public Library. Registration will open May 1!

Meet the Artists:

Heather Hanson, Artist and Owner Pottery by Five

Kegane Rynes, Mural artist and face painter

Trailtessa [treyl-tes-sah], noun: a woman or girl who gets out on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail to experience adventure, freedom and a new way to be. Trailtessa Retreats are events designed by women for women. Re-discover YOU with plenty of permission. Be any way you want to Be. Trailtessa events were created in conjunction with the REI Force of Nature initiative.

We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.

Trailtessa 2024: Be FREE

Be FREE: A Trail Running Workshop and Trail Run Experience

Sunday, May 19, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Badger Prairie County Park, Verona Segment (Dane County)

Be Free! Fly over rocks and roots through a blur of trees and yellow blazes, discovering beauty and an endorphin-fueled rush. Learn the finer points of trail running – a chance to stride out the door, putting yourself first. And that’s a good thing.

Trail running experts will welcome beginners and seasoned runners to a workshop focused on training, gear, and nutrition tips. Guided runs along the Verona Segment will follow, with distances of three-or six-miles and options for different paces.

Enjoy post-run celebratory refreshments. Join us for the workshop, the run, or both.

AGENDA

The workshop will be 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. The run will be 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION

Badger Prairie County Park
4654 Maple Grove Dr, Verona, WI 53593
(Meet at the main shelter)

Cost:

Trail Running Workshop (ONLY) $20
Trail Run (ONLY) $20
Trail Running Workshop AND Trail Run $30

Registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we will consider it a donation to the Alliance.

We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.

Thank you partners:

Headlamp Hustle 2019 by Fontana Sports

6th Annual HEADLAMP HUSTLE benefiting the Ice Age Trail Alliance

Friday, May 24^th, 2019 at 7:30 pm
5K or 10K Trail Run / Walk
Ice Age Trail – Table Bluff Segment – Scheele Road Cross Plains, WI 53528
$45 individual – $15 of each registration will go to the Ice Age Trail Alliance

Come out and support the Ice Age Trail Alliance by joining in our Headlamp Hustle! Enjoy a trail run on the beautiful Table Bluff Segment of the Ice Age Trail. It traverses restored prairie as well as steep, rocky slopes. There is approximately 200 feet of total vertical relief and several vistas from the heads of two valleys and two prominent goat prairies that offer great views of the Driftless Area. The path is dirt, mowed grass and glacial till (gravel).

Your registration includes a $15 donation to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, an event logo-ed Race Shirt from Columbia (men’s sizing) for the first 100 registrants, race bib, race bag, sports drink at the aid station, a Deschutes Brewery beer in a take home pint glass and trail snacks (fruit, Honey Stingers, etc.). Weather permitting there will be a bonfire and music going after the event. Bring a lawn chair and headlamp! Additional beer will be available for a suggested donation with all proceeds going to the IATA. Brings friends! They can help cheer you on and enjoy the after party.

HEADLAMP HUSTLE REGISTRATION: Register on Active.com – Click Here

The Headlamp Hustle is all about having a great time and getting some exercise with other outdoor enthusiasts and raising funds for a very important organization. This is not a timed event. There will be a clock at the beginning and end so participants can note their times if interested. Please plan accordingly and bring a headlamp. The run begins at 7:30 and 7:35 and some may finish the race at dusk. The post-race party will be in the dark and headlamps will be needed.

The top overall winners for each distance for men and women will receive prizes. Following the awards ceremony, we will also have a large prize drawing (at least 25 prizes) in which all participants are eligible to win! You must be present to win.

Event details & schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – On site Packet Pickup
7:30 PM – 10K Start
7:35 PM – 5K Start
8:00 – 9:30 PM – Post race bonfire and music
8:45 PM – AWARDS

Additional information about the event

Headlamp Hustle by Fontana Sports

4th Annual HEADLAMP HUSTLE benefitting the Ice Age Trail Alliance

Friday, May 26^th, 2017 at 7:30 pm
5K or 10K Trail Run / Walk
Ice Age Trail – Table Bluff Segment – Scheele Road Cross Plains, WI 53528
$45 individual – $10 of each registration will go to the IATA

Come out and support the Ice Age Trail Alliance by joining in our Headlamp Hustle! Your registration includes a $10 donation to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, an event logoed Trucker Hat for the first 100 registrants, race bib, drawstring race bag, professional RFID timing, sports drink at the aid station, 1 beer in a Fontana Sports glass and trail snacks (fruit, energy bars, etc.). Weather Permitting there will be a bonfire and music going after the event. Additional beer will be available for a suggested donation with all proceeds going to the IATA. The Headlamp Hustle is all about having a great time and getting some exercise with other outdoor enthusiasts and raising funds for a very important organization. Pre-registration is required.

HEADLAMP HUSTLE REGISTRATION: Register on Active.com – Click Here

You have the option to purchase a headlamp for $15 (normally retail for $30.) If you opt not to please bring your own!

Prizes will be awarded to the top overall Male and Female for each distance. Age group winners will also be recognized (10 year age brackets) for men and women in both distances. Overall winners will not be included in age group awards.
We will also hold 20+ random prize drawings that all participants are eligible to win after awards are announced! You must be present to receive awards and prizes.

Event details & schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 PM – On site Packet Pickup
7:30 PM – 10K Start
7:35 PM – 5K Start
8:00 – 9:30 PM – Post race bonfire and music
8:45 PM – AWARDS

Additional information about the event