Ice Age Trail Alliance
Lodi Chapter

Calendar of Events

TRAIL UPKEEP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Date: 1/02/2009
Through: 12/02/2009
Muscle ratings have been applied to these jobs. M:1 is the lightest work to M:4 which requires the most horsepower.
Use the new mower to mow a segment of the trail - M:3
Trim branches extending into the corridor and drag 30' off the trail - M:2
Replace faced trailhead signage - M:1
Timber retaining wall at Colsac - M:4
Tread work on all segments - M:3

Contact Luke if you can help 608-592-1707. Email Luke

Support Your Chapter
Date: 3/01/2009
Did you know that you can make a donation directly to the Lodi Chapter of the Ice Age Trail and Park Foundation? All donations will go to trail building and maintenance, purchase of tools, activity calendars and community education. For more information contact any of our officers. See the "Contact the Lodi Chapter" link.

TRAIL IMPROVEMENT - Like to Work Alone?
Date: 5/01/2009
Through: 12/01/2009

Like to Work Alone? There is always something that needs to be done on the trail that doesn't require a trail crew. Several tasks are listed here. Please let Luke know if you need any tools and when you complete the job. 608-592-1707. Email Luke

- Cut 5' and smaller red cedar trees on prairie areas along all segments, especially the East Marsh Segment
- Freshen paint on County Line trail sign
- Clear an 8' wide corridor on all segments
- Mow a segment. See Luke for details
- Trash pick-up at Twin Pines and Robertson Trailheads

Flower Walk - May
Date: 5/09/2009
Flower hike at Groves Pertzborn led by Brenda Autz. For more information Email Brenda

Trail Improvement Day - May
Date: 5/10/2009
Garlic Mustard Pull at Colsac. Details to be added

Monthly Chapter Meeting - May
Date: 5/21/2009
7:00pm-9:00pm at Lodi Coffee Grounds, 107 S. Main Street. Everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday of each month.

National Trails Day 5 K Run/Walk & 10 K event - June
Date: 6/06/2009
8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration will start at 8:00 AM and go until 8:45 AM at the Ice Age Trail Field Office on the corner of HWY 113 and County HWY K. Participants can sign up for a 5 km run or walk that is shuttled out to the trail head on Riddle Road or a 10 km run beginning in Lodi. Races will begin at 9:00 AM. Race day registration only with no fee! Donations are welcomed, which go directly to the Lodi Valley Chapter. Join us for refreshments afterwards!

The Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail is encouraging everyone to get outside and go green by hosting a Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Come challenge yourself on the National Scenic Ice Age Trail!

Monthly Chapter Meeting - June
Date: 6/18/2009
7:00pm-9:00pm at Lodi Coffee Grounds, 107 S. Main Street. Everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Bridge Work Day - August
Date: 8/21/2009
Watch this site for more information. We will be working with the High School to complete the bridge in time for graduation.