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Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 9/14/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.
Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 8/16/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.
Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 7/19/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.
Marquette Chapter Meeting
Date: 7/01/2008
Chapter Meeting: Buffalo Town Hall, Hwy O north of Portage.
Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 6/21/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.
Triple Interpretive Hikes in honor of National Trails Day at John Muir Park
Date: 6/08/2008
John Muir Park
The Park is a listed site in the new Great Wisconsin Birding and Natural Trails booklet. There are three hikes scheduled during the day; participate in one, two, or all three:
9:00 a.m. - Hike Observatory Hill, a boyhood haunt of John Muir lead by Cathy Franks and Charlie Church of the Prairie Enthusiasts.
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Hike John Muir Park State Natural Area lead by Mark Martin DNR and Sue Foote Martin, Bureau of Endangered Wildlife and Coordinator of the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail project.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Hike the Fox River Refuge led by Sadie O'Dell of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 6/07/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.
Ice Age Trail Hike, Marquette Segment with WI Go Hiking Club
Date: 5/25/2008
An exploratory hike with the WI Go Hiking Club along the Portage Canal to Governors Bend County Park (round trip from Portage).
Meet at the parking lot at the North end of Agency House Rd in Portage between 10:15 and 10:30 am.
Bring lunch and water. Waterproof boots are recommended - just in case. Great walk for birding.
Frog Hike and Teacher Training
Date: 5/17/2008
Teacher Workshop and FROG HIKE with Randy Korb.
The teacher workshop will take place from 3:00-6:00 at the Westfield High School Library and the live frog family presentation and frog hike will be from 7:30 to 9:30.
The family presentation will begin at the Westfield High School library and than transition to an outdoor natural area. Rubber boots,liquids, flashlights or head lamps, bug spray, change of clothes for young kids, layers depending on the weather. Appropriate and great fun for kids and adults of all ages. A donation will be requested.
Work Day at John Muir Park
Date: 5/10/2008
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - We're teaming up with the Prairie Sands Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts to survey and identify garlic mustard and begin implementation of management strategies toward its removal. Bring gloves, long sleeves, parsnip shovels, other shovels, sturdy shoes, lunch, lots of liquids... and binoculars for the birds.
John Muir County Park Invasive Species Pull
Marquette County, County Highway F - 11 Miles North of Portage
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
9:30am - 2:30pm
Cranes on the Prairie: Interpretive Hike
Date: 4/22/2008
Celebrate "John's" birthday (Muir) and Earth Day. Learn about crane behavior, discuss prairie restoration,share birthday cake,meet friends. Meet at 6:00 at John Muir Park south of Montello on Hwy F. This hike will be a collaboration with the new chapter of the Prairie Enthusiasts. Dress in layers, bring binoculars, water proof boots, flashlights, coffee/tea cups.
Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation Conference
Date: 4/16/2008
Through: 4/20/2008
The 50th year Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation celebration and conference. Check the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation web site for details.
Marquette Chapter Annual Meeting
Date: 3/25/2008
Annual Meeting: Buffalo Town Hall, Hwy O north of Portage. Time: 7:00-8:30. Elect officers, planning for the year. New members and community welcome.
Marquette Chapter Meeting
Date: 2/26/2008
Chapter Informal Meeting: Buffalo Town Hall on Hwy O, 7:00-8:30. Updates on kiosk, self guided hike booklet,events for the year, 50th IAPTF conference, political action.
Work day at John Muir Park
Date: 2/16/2008
Collaborate workday with the Sierra Club and DNR. Arrive at the Park on Hwy F north of Portage at 9:30. Tasks may include, brush hauling, burning, chain saw work. Bring gloves, boots, shovels, clippers,and dress in layers. Bring water and a lunch. If snow is deep consider snow shoes.
Marquette Chapter Member and Volunteer Pot Luck
Date: 1/26/2008
Chapter celebration of members,volunteers, and partners who supported the Marquette Chapter this past year. Time: 5:00-6:00 at the Wollenburg home. Invitation has location details, bring a dish to share,beverage of choice, skis, snow shoes, insturments, games.
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