Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: Weekender Hikes – Waterville Segment

Photo by Pat Witkowski

About:

The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is offering a series of Weekender Hikes. These hikes take place on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m.  Hike details will be available on the Chapter Calendar and on the Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page.  Notice! There is a topic/theme for each hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike.

The Hike:

Join us for a celebratory weekend hike on the Waterville Segment! We will do an out and back hike heading south to the brand new addition to the trail recently finished by volunteers. Our theme is the history of the Waterville Community.

Details:

This easy hike will be about 4 miles. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Location:

This final 2023 Weekender Hike will start at The UWM at Waukesha Field Station overflow parking area. Look for the IAT event sign as you approach the hike event.

Contact Information:

Questions or comments about our Weekender Hikes can be made through our  Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page or through our chapter email.

 

 

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter – Tyke Hike UWM at Waukesha Fieldstation

The Tyke Hike:

This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our hike will begin after this month’s featured book, Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs by Linda Vander Heyden. Families with children of all ages should attend!

These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.

Tyke Hike Details:

Join us on a family-friendly stroll along the Waterville Segment! We will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.

Location:

Please meet at Lapham Peak’s Evergreen Shelter.

Contact Information:

Questions? Peter will answer them for you.

“Get lost in the right direction” with us!

Tyke Hike – UWM at Waukesha Fieldstation – Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter

The Tyke Hike:

Join us on a Family-friendly stroll at the UWM at Waukesha Fieldstation! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the  3.5 miles of mowed paths there. Families with children of all ages should attend!

These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Most hikes include a picture book story and educational materials as well as certificates for children. In addition, service opportunities may be included. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.

Tyke Hike Details:

We will hike for approximately 45 minutes and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.

Location:

Please meet in Waterville at the UWM at Waukesha Fieldstation.

Contact Information:

Questions? Peter will answer them for you.

“Get lost in the right direction” with us!