Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation

Marquette Chapter

Calendar of Events

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.

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.

How to get there: From the intersection of State Highway 22 and County Highway F south of Montello, go south on F 7.6 miles to the park entrance.
For information or to RSVP contact: Gary Ertl

John Muir County Park
Invasive Species Pull
Marquette County, County Highway F - 11 Miles North of Portage
Saturday, May 10th
9:30am - 2:30pm

Frog Hike and Teacher Training SAVE THE DATE
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. RSVP : wolenbrg@palacenet.net or 608-429-4169.

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.

Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 22 and 33 (North of Pardeeville, West of Portage), head West on 33 towards Portage. Just after the Portage Canal, turn right (North) on East Albert Street then quickly turn right (N.E.) on Agency House road. Trailhead parking is at the North end of Agency House Road.

Bring lunch and water. Waterproof boots are recommended - just in case. Great walk for birding.

8-10 miles/Rating 3.0

Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 6/07/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.

Meet at the Heritage trailhead on Hwy 33 in Portage at 9:00am. For further information contact Gary Frederick at (608)742-7837.

Triple Interpretive Hikes in honor of National Trails Day at John Muir Park
Date: 6/08/2008
John Muir Park (7.6 miles South of Montello, Cty Hwy F)

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.

For more information, click here. To RSVP contact Karen Wollenburg 608-429-4169.

Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 6/21/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.

Meet at the Heritage trailhead on Hwy 33 in Portage at 9:00am. For further information contact Gary Frederick at (608)742-7837.

Marquette Chapter Meeting
Date: 7/01/2008
Chapter Meeting: Buffalo Town Hall, Hwy O north of Portage.

Time: 7:00 pm

Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 7/19/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.

Meet at the Heritage trailhead on Hwy 33 in Portage at 9:00am. For further information contact Gary Frederick at (608)742-7837.

Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 8/16/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.

Meet at the Heritage trailhead on Hwy 33 in Portage at 9:00am. For further information contact Gary Frederick at (608)742-7837.

Alternative date: 08/17/2008

Work Day on the Heritage Trail
Date: 9/14/2008
Collaborative activity with the Heritage Trail Chapter: Work day on the Heritage Trail.

Meet at the Heritage trailhead on Hwy 33 in Portage at 9:00am. For further information contact Gary Frederick at (608)742-7837.