Welcome to the 2019 MSC calendar!
MSC 2019 Project Locator Map
Click a Project Name below to register for the event.
| DATE | PROJECT NAME | THE BIG PICTURE | OUTCOMES |
| February 7-9 |
Holy Hill Segment, Washington County |
What better way to warm the heart than with a winter work party on ice? We are taking advantage of Jack Frost’s gift to begin work on a 574-foot-long boardwalk by drilling holes and setting posts in frozen wetland. STAY TUNED for updates and additional projects to be announced. | Postponed |
| March 15-16 |
Ice Age Interpretive Site, Dane County |
Early spring is a great time to converse with Sandhill cranes and gear up for summer trail work. There will be plenty of brush to clear, chainsaw work and herbicide application to reveal this driftless story in stone. Thursday night lodging at private residences is available for those interested in volunteering for both days of the event – details will be available soon. Project Area Map | |
| April 25-27 |
Ringle Segment, Marathon County |
Help us get a head start, in advance of the large-scale trailbuilding events, in May and August, by helping with efforts to build a 450-foot boardwalk and relocation of the Trail from private to public land. Project Area Map | |
| May 15-19 |
Ringle Segment Marathon County |
After crafting a hard-won half-mile in 2018 and 1.7 miles in 2017, we look to create 2 miles of new Trail on the Ringle Segment in 2019. Boardwalks, stonework, signage, and tread construction are on the menu. Opportunities for satellite crews to paint blazes on the upgraded Old Railroad Segment may present themselves as well! Project Area Map | |
| June 19-23 |
Ice Age Interpretive Site, Dane County |
We created almost 3 miles of new Trail in Dane County last year, and we aim to add more in 2019. Join us as we bring to fruition the first section of the Ice Age Trail in Madison’s “National Park.” Get hands-on experience with wood and stone, artisanal tread, trail signage, and invasive species eradication. Project Area Map | |
| July 17-21 |
IAT-U, Sauk County Registration not available yet. |
Dig into the back-to-basics skills fundamental to the Trail’s purpose and sustainability: Stonework, Thinking Beyond the Blaze, Trail Plumbing, and more! Course details and schedules will be posted at www.iceagetrail.org when finalized. Project Area Map | |
| August 13-18 |
Ringle Segment, Marathon County |
The opening of the reimagined Ringle Segment takes another step forward as we connect and open-for-business recently constructed sections. Boardwalk, stonework, signage, and tread builders wanted! Project Area Map | |
| September 18-22 |
Bohn Lake + Greenwood Segments, Waushara County |
A favorite hike in Central Wisconsin grows to new lengths. We’re adding nearly three quarters of a mile of new Trail, extending a loop trail at the well-loved Bohn Lake Segment, and improving access to the Mecan River Segment. Project Area Map | |
| October 16-20 |
Wildcard(!) | An October surprise! We have a few irons in the fire and will tend to the hottest one at this event. Wherever we are, this will be guaranteed fun to celebrate another stellar season of camaraderie and first-class trailbuilding. |
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