2021 Field Trip Guidebook

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

2021 Field Trip G U I D E B O O K

Join US to EXPLORE Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife Smaller Safer Season

Rachel Samerdyke-USFWS

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines details on page 4

FOUNDATION of Wisconsin

These incredible Field Trips are offered by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin!

We are a non-profit dedicated to conserving Wisconsin’s most cherished lands, waters, and wildlife. We also connect generations to Wisconsin’s natural wonders through our Field Trip program.

COVID-19 may have slowed us down some, but we’re bouncing back this year by offering a modest line-up with safety guidelines in place to ensure that everyone’s health stays a priority. See page 4 for safety guideline details.

Registration details on pages 2-3 COVID-19 safety guidelines on page 4

Join us on a Field Trip, but before you get started . . .

1. Review our COVID-19 safety guidelines on page 4.

2. Review the Field Trip Program basics: • Trips are non-refundable if you cancel your reservation.

• Trips run rain or shine.

• Due to the reduced season, there’s a limit of two trips per person for your initial registration. After April 15, you may register for additional trips as space allows.

• Online registration only (not by phone, email or mail).

• Please only register for 1 canoe/kayak trip per person.

• No dogs are allowed on trips.

Register Online: WisConservation.org

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Program Basics, Map & Color Code Legend

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Member registration opens online NOON — April 1

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The color of the trip title indicates its physical demand: 1 2 3 4 5

Accessible to people with walking disabilities Easy, short hike on level terrain Average hike with some hills Challenging steeper terrain, long hike or a canoe trip with rapids Extreme conditions, off-trail or very steep or long hike

Questions? Call (608) 409-3122; or email: FieldTrips@WisConservation.org

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Tips for using our online registration system Cart-like experience

We use Active.com for our registration platform, which offers the benefit of securing trips as yours the moment you add them to your cart. Register online for Field Trips at WisConservation.org. The registration link will appear on April 1 at noon.

Find trips faster when you register online

Already know your Field Trip number? Find it faster in our online registration system by using the number index (on left of screen) or switching to the calendar view.

Birthdays required

You will be asked for your (and guests’) birthday during registration. If you don’t know an adult guest’s birthday, just enter 01/01/2000. Children should enter their real birthday (or something close to it).

Credit card on file

Please consider opting to keep your credit card number on file. This enables us to easily add you from a waiting list or make your requested trip changes.

Limit of 2 trips per person With reduced group sizes and fewer overall trips, spaces on Field Trips are very limited. To share the opportunity to attend, there is a limit of two trips per person for your initial registration from April 1—15. After April 15, you may register for additional Field Trips (beyond your initial two) as space allows.

Wait-listed trips do NOT count toward your initial two-trip limit. We encourage you to register for waiting lists! We may open additional spaces on Field Trips should COVID-19 safety guidelines allow and will call from waiting lists to fill those spaces.

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How to register Registration Information

1 You must be a member of the Foundation to register for field trips.

2 Not a current member? Go to WisConservation.org and click on

“Become a Member” to join the Foundation with a donation of $25 or greater.

3 Find your member code.

• Existing

members will find their member code on the back cover of this booklet.

Note: if there is not a member code on the back of this booklet you will need to renew or become a member before registration.

• New and renewing members will receive a member code in their membership payment confirmation email.

4 Have the names, contact information, and birthdays of all members in your party handy for when you register.

5 Register online at: WisConservation.org BEGINNING APRIL 1 AT NOON. No phone or email registrations accepted.

Registration facts • D ue to a reduced season this year, there is a limit of two trips per person for your initial registration from April 1—15. After April 15, you may register for additional trips (beyond your initial two) as space allows.

• All fees are non-refundable if you cancel your registration.

• No phone, email or mail-in registrations accepted.

• Some trips are popular and fill VERY quickly (some within minutes), so have several back-up choices in mind.

• I f a trip is full, consider the waiting list (an option during online registration).

We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Stay in touch! Subscribe to our various eNews email lists to stay up-to-date on Field Trip and other Foundation news. Sign up today from our homepage at WisConservation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

For FAQs, registration tips & video tutorials:

WisConservation.org/FieldTrips Questions? Call (608) 409-3122 or email FieldTrips@WisConservation.org 3

We continue to take a cautious approach as COVID-19 remains a dynamic situation even into this new year. We care about your health, and our policies reflect our desire to create a safe space for all Foundation members. Our upcoming Field Trip season will continue with similar guidelines as last year — see below for details.

If safety guidelines change, we will adapt accordingly, canceling trips as necessary, or adding spaces on trips should the COVID-19 threat subside. If a trip is canceled due to COVID-19, your registration fees will be refunded upon request.

COVID-19 safety guidelines for our 2021 Field Trip season include: • Outdoor-only trips with small group sizes—current limits of 10-12 participants per trip.

• Social distancing of 6' apart for leaders and participants of different households.

• Face masks required during Field Trips.

• No sharing of physical objects (pens, binoculars, spotting scopes, equipment, etc.) between participants of different households.

• Do not attend a trip if you have a fever, other symptoms, or an active COVID-19 infection.

Note: you will be asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver in addition to our general liability waiver at the start of the Field Trip.

Due to the reduced season this year, there’s a limit of two trips per person for your initial registration from April 1—15. After April 15, you may register for additional Field Trips (beyond your initial two) as space allows. Wait-listed trips do NOT count toward your two-trip limit.

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Field Trip Safety Guidelines for 2021

Covid-19 Safety Guidelines, Index of Topics & Symbol Legend

Index of Field Trip topics Topics

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Amphibians & Reptiles

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Archaeology & History

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Art, Writing & Photography 26, 52, 54, 96, 100, 101, 131 Bird Banding

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Botany & Plant ID

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Butterflies, Insects & Pollinators

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Climate Resilience

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Geology

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Invasive Species

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Prairie & Habitat Restoration

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Threatened Species

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Tree & Rock Climbing

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Paddle Trips (please register for only one paddle trip per person) Canoes Provided:

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Kayaks Provided:

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Bring your own canoe/kayak

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Symbol legend Family Friendly

Young naturalists welcome! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Family Friendly trips have recommended age and children’s fees listed. Note: children are welcome on all trips for $10 less than the adult fees.

SNAs

Experience Wisconsin’s precious wilderness gems, our State Natural Areas (SNAs), guided by the conservationists who help protect them.

Birds

Get out and birdwatch with some experts and learn about bird conservation and research.

Citizen Science

Learn how you can contribute to important science research with your observations and discoveries

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Bird Protection Fund Since its creation in 2009 this fund has provided over $1 million towards bird conservation, from habitat recovery to research.

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J.Trick-USFWS

Some of our Field Trips are fundraisers for special conservation projects:

Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund Supports the conservation, research, and monitoring of Wisconsin’s native pollinators statewide.

Place-based funds Some of our trips support special places in Wisconsin, like the Cherokee Marsh, Upper Sugar River or Wyalusing State Park.

The Foundation’s grantmaking and endowment funds support so many of the topics covered on Field Trips.

Learn more about your impact at: WisConservation.org/impact

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Jim Kurovsky

Field Trip Fundraisers

2021 Field Trip Schedule

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1. Amphibians & Reptiles of North Kettle Moraine

3. Effigy Mounds at Nitschke Mounds Park

Get hands-on to explore the Kellings Lakes as we wade in shallow water and hike prairies in search of rare snakes, salamanders, and frogs.

See how biologists capture, ID, and monitor various amphibians and reptiles and learn about their ecology and habitats. Family-friendly fun!

No bathrooms. Fundraiser for WI Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Fund. Ages 8+ Choose one session to attend: 1-A. Saturday, April 24, 10AM-1PM 1-B. Sunday, April 25, 10AM-1PM Dundee, Fond du Lac Co. Leaders: Jeff Lorch & Megan Winzeler Limit: 10 Cost: $43 adult, $33 child, per person

See one of the best surviving examples of the Mound Builders culture that once occupied Wisconsin. Just west of the Horicon Marsh, Nitschke Mounds Park contains 39 preserved animal effigy, conical, and linear mounds believed to have been constructed around 800-1100 AD. Fundraiser for Dodge County Parks Fund.

Choose one session to attend: 3-A. Saturday, April 24, 10AM-12PM 3-B. Saturday, April 24, 1-3PM Burnett, Dodge Co. Leader: Harvey Gysbers Limit: 12 Cost: $28 per person

2. Beginning Birding 101

4. Cedarburg Bog SNA: History, Woodcocks & Frogs

New to birdwatching, or always wanted to but didn’t know where to start? Learn the fundamentals on this trip: basics on how to identify birds, guidelines for selecting binoculars, the yearly life cycle of birds, and tips on timing and locations for birding.

Saturday, April 24, 10AM-12PM Burlington, Walworth Co. Leaders: Nancy Carlson & Rick Fare Limit: 10 Cost: $18 per person

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Learn about the natural history of this unique and picturesque SNA gem, which is the most southern string-bog in the nation. Enjoy the dusk-hour with a sky dance of the woodcock and serenade of spring frogs. Learn to identify frogs by their calls, and the bog will really come to life! Ages 10+ Tuesday, April 27, 6:30-9PM Saukville, Ozaukee Co. Leader: Kate Redmond Limit: 10 Cost: $26 adult, $16 child, per person

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5 5. Catching the Peak: Migratory Bird Banding

The annual Neotropical migration of millions of birds is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring phenomenon. Marvel at birds up close as we assist the capture and banding of many passerines that migrate through the savannas, woodlands, and prairies of Waupaca Biological Field Station and Emmons Creek Barrens SNA. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund. Ages 8+ Choose one session to attend: 5-A. Saturday, May 1, 6:30AM-3:30PM 5-B. Saturday, May 8, 6:30AM-3:30PM 5-C. Saturday, May 15, 6:30AM-3:30PM 5-D. Saturday, May 22, 6:30AM-3:30PM Waupaca, Waupaca Co. Leader: Robert Welch Limit: 10 Cost: $48 adult, $38 child, per person

6. Introduction to Birding and eBird

Have you ever used eBird? Do you know what a hotspot is? Whether you are a new or experienced birder, learn to get the most out of the eBird app where bird observations are reported and shared. Begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center to talk bird ID basics and how to use the eBird and Merlin Bird ID apps. Then caravan to Edna Taylor Conservation Park, Olin/ Turville Point, and the UW-Madison Arboretum for more birding fun. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Saturday, May 1, 7-11AM Monona, Dane Co. Leaders: Melissa Kesling & Brian Schneider Limit: 12 Cost: $28 per person

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7. Spring Migration Songbird Monitoring

Join licensed bird banders in monitoring bird migration through the St. Croix Valley. Using mist nets the banders will capture, identify, band and release songbirds migrating through Carpenter Nature Center’s 300 acres. Learn about the banding process, including identifying and aging migratory birds.

Ages 7+ Saturday, May 1, 8-11AM Hudson, St. Croix Co. Leaders: Jennifer Vieth & Rick Schmid Limit: 12 Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

8. Paddle on the Des Plaines River

Meander down the Des Plaines River to discover scenic beauty and a variety of wildlife.

Paddle calm waters through mixed hardwood forest to experience the wild beauty of southeastern Wisconsin. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. No bathrooms.

Saturday, May 1, 9AM-12PM Kenosha, Kenosha Co. Leaders: Nancy Carlson & Nick Spittlemeister Limit: 10 Cost: $18 per person

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Register Online: WisConservation.org

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10 9. Beginning Birding for Families

Calling all bird loving families! Birdwatching is a fun way for families to enjoy nature together.

Start by learning bird ID basics, then hit the trail at Aldo Leopold Nature Center and venture out to spot and ID birds. Binoculars provided if needed. Ages 6+ Sunday, May 2, 10AM-12PM Monona, Dane Co. Leaders: Melissa Kesling & Brian Schneider Limit: 12 Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

10. Restoring Streams for Trout

Southern Wisconsin hosts some of the best trout streams of the state. Enjoy this caravan trip to three streams restored for trout habitat and now beloved by anglers: Sugar River and Falk/Wells Wildlife Areas, and Kittleson Creek.

Learn about trout and stream ecology.

No bathrooms.

Tuesday, May 4, 10AM-2PM Paoli, Dane Co. Leader: Topf Wells Limit: 10 Cost: $23 per person

11. Ice Age Trail May Flower Hike Along the Chippewa River

Venture along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as it follows the ridges and ravines of the Chippewa River, then explore the scenic hills and backwaters in the Krank Nature Preserve and Brunet Island State Park. Enjoy an impressive display of native wildflowers on this 4-mile hike. No bathrooms.

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2021 Field Trip Schedule

Wednesday, May 5, 12-3PM Cornell, Chippewa Co. Leaders: JoAnn Parks & Vicki Christianson Limit: 10 Cost: $23 per person

12. Sunset, Sights & Sounds at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Hike to the top of Frederick’s Hill for a commanding sunset view of the prairie, marsh, and watershed below. Watch birds and wildlife circling freshwater springs and blooming grasslands and listen to the serenade of snipes and woodcocks in the dusky twilight.

Learn history, restoration, and management of this beloved urban oasis. No bathrooms.

Ages 8+ Thursday, May 6, 5:30-8:30PM Middleton, Dane Co. Leaders: Tom Bernthal & Patricia Trochlell Limit: 12 Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

13. Ancient Archaeology at Trempealeau

Travel a thousand years back in time to learn how and why native peoples came to this beautiful bluff vista. Hike up Little Bluff and over a sacred causeway that leads to three temple mounds.

View artifacts and discover the history of this mythical place where “the mountain is surrounded by water.” Fundraiser for NRF. Friday, May 7, 11AM-2:30PM Trempealeau, Trempealeau Co. Leaders: Danielle Benden & Robert Boszhardt Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person

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14 14. Spring Frog Chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary Twilight inspires a frog chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary! Start with a primer to learn about Door County frogs, their life cycles, and adaptations. Then hike into the field to listen for and ID frogs. Ages 6+

Friday, May 7, 7:30-9PM

Baileys Harbor, Door Co. Leaders: Jane Whitney, Katie Krouse & Julie Knox Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

15. From Sedge to Forest: West Salem School Forest

School Forests are special places where communities coalesce for conservation and preservation. Venture on a 2-mile hike through West Salem School Forest traversing a sedge marsh via boardwalk, passing bubbling springs, and marveling at a mature white pine forest nearly 150 years old. Spy wildlife, mushrooms, and various spring ephemerals along the way. Ages 8+ Saturday, May 8, 10AM-12PM Sparta, Monroe Co. Leader: John Sullivan Limit: 10

Cost: $33 adult, $23 child, per person

16. Woodcock Watch at The Ridges Sanctuary

Enjoy a chance to experience firsthand what Aldo Leopold described as the “sky dance.”

Start with a primer on woodcock ecology, then head into the field to watch them engage in their remarkable courtship display.

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17 Ages 10+ Saturday, May 8, 7:15-8:30PM

Baileys Harbor, Door Co. Leaders: Katie Krouse, Jane Whitney & Julie Knox Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

17. Terrell’s Island: Migration Magnificence & Spring Nesters

Behold spectacular views of migrating and spring nesting birds and learn about wetland ecology as we venture on a 4-mile hike around the breakwall of Terrell’s Island on the southern shore of Lake Butte des Morts. Spy terns, egrets, herons, waterfowl, cormorants, pelicans, and other wildlife. Fundraiser for NRF. Sunday, May 9, 8-11AM Omro, Winnebago Co. Leaders: Shannon Davis-Foust, Anita Carpenter & Holly Hoitink Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

18. Botanize Bass Hollow SNA

Note: very steep rugged terrain with stream crossings. Marvel at amazing spring flora as we traverse hidden cliffs and canyons of Bass Hollow SNA in search of rare and invasive plants. Learn plant ID and how to use free mobile apps that make exploring unique habitats more enjoyable than ever. Fundraiser for Rare Plant Fund. No bathrooms.

Sunday, May 9, 9AM-1PM

Mauston, Juneau Co. Leaders: Benjamin Bomkamp & Kerstyn Perrett Limit: 12

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Register Online: WisConservation.org

2021 Field Trip Schedule

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19. Birding Bonanza (Year 6): Central Wisconsin

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19 21. Migration Madness at Avon Bottoms

New location this year! Enjoy peak week of spring migration on an expert-guided caravan tour of the best birding haunts in Columbia, Sauk, and Dane counties. Aim for a high bird tally as we venture in search of birds at Goose Pond, Schoeneberg Marsh, the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant, Devil’s Lake State Park, Baxter’s Hollow SNA, and Spring Green Desert SNA. A guaranteed fun and bird-filled day! Breakfast and lunch included.

Key fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Thursday, May 13, 5:30AM-8PM Arlington, Columbia Co. Leaders: Carl Schwartz & Karen Etter Hale Limit: 10

Cost: $250 per person*

Explore the wetlands, grasslands and forests of Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area during peak spring migration. Spy warblers, tanagers, thrushes, flycatchers, and other long distance migrants. Learn why this site is designated an Important Bird Area and Wetland Gem. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for the Bird Protection Fund.

Friday, May 14, 7-11AM

Brodhead, Rock Co. Leaders: Mike Foy, Brad Paulson & Quentin Yoerger Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person

20. Birding Holmboe Conifer Forest SNA

Warblers and wine? A winning combination!

Spy a myriad of migrating warblers while hiking in beloved birding hotspots: Spring Green Preserve and Ferry Bluff SNA. Then we’re off to Wollersheim Winery to drink a glass of vino on the outdoor patio to continue our birding adventures. Wine not include in trip price. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Saturday, May 15, 7-11:30AM Spring Green, Sauk Co. Leaders: Paul Senner & Cait Williamson Limit: 12

Cost: $43 per person

Enjoy this birding hotspot along the banks of the Pelican River that harbors diverse habitats, including majestic hemlock and tamarack forests. Expect to see and hear: ovenbird, Nashville warbler, black-throated green warbler, blackburnian warbler, golden-crowned kinglet, blue-headed vireo, least flycatcher, winter wren, and more. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Thursday, May 13, 6-9AM Rhinelander, Oneida Co. Leader: Troy Walters Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

22. Warblers & Wine along the Lower Wisconsin River

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24 23. Stumphenge: Conservation & Biodiversity on a Retired Farm

Tour an 83-acre tract where the Baraboo Hills meets adjoining grassland, marsh and swamp with a family who’s stewarded it for 25 years.

See and hear the effects of their conservation philosophy, objectives, and management practices. Explore geology, plants, and wildlife and learn how they inform conservation practices and vice versa.

Choose one session to attend:

23-A. Saturday, May 15, 7:30-10:30AM

23-B. Thursday, July 8, 7:30-10:30AM Leland, Sauk Co. Leaders: Lisa Hartman, Mike & Angus Mossman Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

24. Prairie Promenading: Blackbirds & Bobolinks Along the Bark River

See yellow-headed blackbirds with the possibility of bobolinks, meadowlarks, trumpeter swans, and more at this eBird hotspot along the Bark River. Discover prairie restoration efforts on a 2.5-mile hike through wet habitat (rubber boots required). No bathrooms.

Saturday, May 15, 8-11AM

Cold Spring, Jefferson Co. Leaders: David & Michael Adam & Aaron Stutz Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

25. Trout Fishing For Beginners: Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Ever wondered how to catch trout for your dinner table, but felt unsure where and

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25 how to begin? Get started on your angling journey learning the skills needed to catch (and clean) tasty trout from cold spring-fed streams, including casting, knot tying, gear selection, and regulations. Choose one class to attend: Saturday class focuses on spinfishing using worms and small lures.

Sunday class focuses on fly fishing. Bait, tackle, flies, waders, and fish cleaning supplies are provided. Wisconsin fishing license and trout stamp required.

Choose one session to attend:

25-A. Saturday, May 15, 8AM-2PM

25-B. Sunday, May 16, 8AM-2PM La Farge, Vernon Co. Leaders: John Motoviloff, Christopher Kilgour & Marty Moses Limit: 10

Cost: $68 per person

26. Nature Journaling: Listening to the Language of Nature

Expand your knowledge and connection to the land in this multifaceted nature journaling workshop. Learn ecology concepts, primitive outdoor skills, and other tips for becoming a well-rounded naturalist. Then hone observation skills while developing a “learning laboratory” as you sit solo listening to the language of nature on your personal nature journaling journey .

Ages 12+ Saturday, May 15, 9AM-5PM

Manitowish Waters, Vilas Co. Leader: Mark Zanoni Limit: 10

Cost: $33 adult, $23 child, per person

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Register Online: WisConservation.org

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27. Paddle & Hike Silverwood Park

29. Whooping Crane Reintroduction

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28 Paddle your way through two connecting lakes to access the trails of Silverwood Park. Then hike the woods to learn how invasive species impact native environments, and the methods used by volunteer crews to deal with invasive buckthorn, honeysuckle, and burning bush.

Note: possible shuttling in cars with windows open and masks on. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Ages 10+ Saturday, May 15, 9AM-12PM Edgerton, Dane Co. Leaders: Linda Lipinski & Rita Fox Limit: 10

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

28. Hoo’s Woods: A Raptor Experience

Visit Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, a raptor education and rehabilitation center. Meet several of their education ambassador species including eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. Weather permitting there may be a flight demonstration with a trained raptor. No bathrooms. Ages 4+

Choose one session to attend:

28-A. Saturday, May 15, 10AM-12PM

28-B. Friday, June 18, 10AM-12PM

Milton, Rock Co. Leader: Dianne Moller Limit: 15

Cost: $28 adult, $16 child, per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

DZ Johnson

2021 Field Trip Schedule

In 2001, whooping cranes were reintroduced to Wisconsin in an effort to establish a migratory flock that breeds here and winters in Florida. After 19 years, the flock has grown to 80 cranes! Join biologists to track and observe nesting whooping cranes as we caravan though Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Choose one session to attend:

29-A. Saturday, May 15, 8AM-12PM

29-B. Saturday, May 15, 1-5PM Necedah, Juneau Co. Leader: Hillary Thompson Limit: 10

Cost: $58 per person*

30. Family Saunter: Observing the Natural World

You know what they say: a family that saunters together, stays together! We’ll take time to saunter slowly using our senses to observe spring ephemerals, migrating birds, and many other natural wonders on our walk through the woods, prairie, and wetlands of Cherokee Marsh. Bring your magnifying glass, compass, and binoculars, and get ready to engage with nature. Ages 6+ Sunday, May 16, 10AM-12:30PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Abe & Karen Lenoch Limit: 12

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

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31 31. Lower Wisconsin Riverway Wetlands: Paddle & Hike

Note: several portages and navigating shallow waters. Visit several natural communities that belayed the Lower Wisconsin Riverway earning the designation as Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Start with a hike at the Blue River Sand Barrens SNA then board your boats to paddle in riverbottom forest and marshes. Spy birds that use the Riverway for migration and breeding: prothonotary warbler, red-shouldered hawk, hooded merganser, lark sparrow, herons, rails, and perhaps cerulean warbler. This looping trip requires no shuttling.

No bathrooms. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Fundraiser for NRF and local conservation.

Monday, May 17, 8AM-12PM

Blue River, Grant Co. Leaders: Katie Beilfuss, Tracy Hames & Mike Mossman Limit: 12

Cost: $50 per person

32. B uilding A More Bird-Friendly Community

Enjoy peak spring migration with an expertguided tour of Port Washington natural areas.

Visit Coal Dock Park and its bird sanctuary, experience spectacular views at Upper Lake Park, and then head to Birchwood Hills Nature Preserve to learn about monarch conservation and how to improve your yard for birds and pollinators. Breakfast included. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

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Tuesday, May 18, 7:30AM-12PM Port Washington, Ozaukee Co. Leaders: Jennifer Phillips-Vanderberg, Chuck Hagner & Shawn Graff Limit: 12

Cost: $100 per person*

33. Powell Marsh Birding and Wetland Exploration

Bird diversity abounds! Hike 4 miles on a network of dikes and trails through a unique Northwoods setting of open wetland, bog, and alder thicket to spy migrating waterfowl and shorebirds as well as nesting warblers, sparrows, and raptors. Learn history and management of this interesting landscape as we enjoy a birding hotspot. No bathrooms.

Tuesday, May 18, 8:30-11AM

Manitowish Waters, Vilas Co. Leader: Annie McDonnell Limit: 12

Cost: $23 per person

34. Bobolink Hill Farm Saunter

Be serenaded by the bubbling song of dozens of bobolinks! Spy bluebirds, meadowlarks, and many savanna birds, including redheaded woodpeckers, as we saunter through a field of lupine and prairie wildflowers.

Friday, May 21, 10AM-12PM Dodgeville, Iowa Co. Leaders: Mary & Justin Trewartha Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

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Register Online: WisConservation.org

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2021 Field Trip Schedule

37. Waterloo Wildlife Area: Kayak to the Quartzite

Explore the Namekagon Barrens, known for the highest population of sharp-tailed grouse and the best spring dance viewing opportunities in Wisconsin. Spy upland sandpipers, spring migrants, and both grassland and woodland species, as we learn about unique pine-oak barrens habitat, which formerly covered millions of acres in northwestern Wisconsin. Anything but barren, this landscape boasts a high diversity of native grasses, flowers, butterflies and wildlife.

Saturday, May 22, 8-11AM

Minong, Burnett Co. Leaders: Jerome McAllister & Gary Dunsmoor Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

Kayak the meanders of the Maunesha River while enjoying some of Waterloo Wildlife Area’s 4,000 acres. Come face-to-face with a variety of wetland plant and animal species: ducks, cranes, white-tailed deer, Blanding’s turtles, and frogs. Paddle past a large rock quarry and explore the Waterloo Quartzite Outcrops. Loop trip with no shuttling. No bathrooms.You must bring your own kayak.

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37-A. Saturday, May 22, 12-5PM

37-B. Saturday, October 2, 12-5PM

Waterloo, Jefferson Co. Leaders: Jason Pitzer, Terry Bradshaw & Frankie Fuller Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person

36. Spring Flowers of Chiwaukee Prairie SNA

38. Restoring Eagle Rock

A little history, a little geology, and a lot of botany! Hike through Chiwaukee Prairie SNA and learn identification techniques and details about local plants, such as plant name origin, Native American uses, pioneer stories, and how plants are used by animals.

Saturday, May 22, 10AM-12PM Kenosha, Kenosha Co. Leader: Kay McClelland Limit: 12

Cost: $23 per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

Note: off-trail hike on steep terrain. Witness the early recovery efforts of remnant prairie and oak savanna around a spectacular rock formation overlooking the Kickapoo Valley.

Discover species and habitats that make the driftless area unique. Learn how private landowners are critical to protecting some of Wisconsin’s most fragile resources and aweinspiring natural landscapes. Fundraiser for Rare Plant Fund. No bathrooms.

Sunday, May 23, 9-11:30AM Readstown, Vernon Co. Leaders: Benjamin Bomkamp & Kerstyn Perrett Limit: 8

Cost: $28 per person

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40 39. Birding without Binoculars

Leave your binoculars at home! Take your birding to the next level and learn how to identify birds through their songs and behavior on this exclusive bird-skills field trip. Hike Cherokee Marsh to listen and learn from the local breeding birds in a myriad of habitats. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Friday, May 28, 7-9AM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Kim Kreitinger & Diane Packett Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person*

40. Golden-winged Warbler Conservation

Spy the elusive golden-winged warbler and other northern mesic forest birds on this 3-mile hike. Learn about efforts to reestablish habitat in northern Wisconsin that benefits the declining populations of golden-winged warblers and other young forest nesting species. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

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40-A. Saturday, May 29, 7:30-10:30AM

40-B. Saturday, June 5, 7:30-10:30AM

40-C. Saturday, June 12, 7:30-10:30AM Lake Tomahawk, Oneida Co. Leaders: Randee Smith, Callie Bertsch & Pat Weber Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person*

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41 41. Banding Red-shouldered Hawks

Venture into lush river bottom forests to help researchers study the red-shouldered hawk. Get up close as we capture, band, and measure red-shouldered hawk nestlings.

Learn fascinating new facts about this iconic bird that was one of Wisconsin’s most common hawks a century ago, and now is state threatened. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund. Ages 12+ Saturday, May 29, 10AM-2PM Stevens Point, Portage Co. Leaders: Gene Jacobs & Matt Hanneman Limit: 12

Cost: $103 adult, $93 child, per person*

42. Kayaking Cherokee Marsh

Kayak through Cherokee Marsh, the largest wetland in Dane County, to discover a variety of wetland habitats that support many rare plants and animals. Some paddling experience necessary. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. Kayak and gear included. For ages 16+ only. No bathrooms.

Fundraiser for the Cherokee Marsh Conservation Fund.

Thursday, June 3, 9AM-12PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Amelia Goetz & Jan Axelson Limit: 12

Cost: $55 per person

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Grassland birds are suffering the greatest decline of all bird groups in North America.

Join us to explore one of the best places in Wisconsin to encounter upland sandpiper, Henslow’s sparrow, Bell’s vireo, and other rare and declining grassland bird species.

Also enjoy native prairie and savanna flowers and pollinators. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Friday, June 4, 7-9AM

Blue Mounds, Iowa Co. Leaders: Kim Kreitinger & Eric Preston Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person*

44. Fish Passage along the Milwaukee River

Years of hard work have reconnected more than 130 miles of rivers and streams in the Milwaukee River Watershed, allowing native fish access to high-quality spawning habitat.

Discover this important project on a historic river as we visit dam removals, habitat restoration projects, and a fish passage with an underwater camera. Ages 10+

Friday, June 4, 9AM-3PM Thiensville, Ozaukee Co. Leaders: Matt Aho & Andrew Struck Limit: 12

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

55 44 45. Bog Float: Dory’s Bog & Hunt Hill SNA Enjoy an exclusive tour of Dory’s Bog, which is typically closed to the public. Feel the cool water on your feet as we float on top of the bog, supported by just a small trail of wooden mats and the peat that makes up the bog. Learn about the features that make this bog unique, its ecological importance, and fascinating flora, including two types of carnivorous plants.

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45-A. Friday, June 4, 1-3PM

45-B. Saturday, June 5, 1-3PM Sarona, Washburn Co. Leader: Sage Dunham Limit: 10

Cost: $30 per person

46. The Dells: Upham Woods Perspective on Place & Legacy

Paddle alongside Blackhawk Island in the Upper Dells and gaze up from your canoe at the towering sandstone cliffs above. Climb onto the island’s sandy shores to hike and explore its cultural history, geology, and ecology. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. Canoes and gear provided.

Ages 10+

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46-A. Friday, June 4, 1-5PM

46-B. Friday, September 10, 1-5PM

Wisconsin Dells, Juneau Co. Leaders: John Celley, Justin Hougham & Isabelle Herde Limit: 8

Cost: $32 adult, $22 child, per person

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Enjoy a caravan birding tour of the Door shore! Spy migrating woodland warblers and songbirds with stops in a variety of habitats and picturesque locations from the bay of Green Bay to possibly Lake Michigan.

Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

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47-A. Saturday, June 5, 6:30-11AM

47-B. Sunday, June 6, 6:30-11AM

Fish Creek, Door Co. Leader: Paul Regnier Limit: 12

Cost: $78 per person*

48. Spread Eagle Barrens SNA: Barrens & Birding

A mosaic of many natural communities, Spread Eagle Barrens is famed for its myriad of unique species. Caravan with stops to hike and explore barrens ecology, broad vistas, interesting plants, and rare barrens birds. Habitats of jack pine, scrub oak, and quaking aspen support mourning warbler, clay-colored sparrow, Brewer’s blackbird and many other species that require large, open landscapes.

Saturday, June 5, 7-11AM

Florence, Florence Co. Leaders: Stu Boren & Wendy Gehlhoff Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

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New to birdwatching? Then join us to learn birding basics such as equipment, how to spot birds, keeping a list of the birds you see, and some favorite Wisconsin birding locations. Hike out into the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve to try out your new birding skills with patient teachers by your side. Loaner binoculars available if needed. Ages 8+

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49-A. Saturday, June 5, 8AM-12PM

49-B. Saturday, June 19, 8AM-12PM

Menasha, Winnebago Co. Leaders: Mary & Michael Kloepping Limit: 12

Cost: $25 adult, $11 child, per person

50. Grasslands of Southwestern Wisconsin

Discover the unique grassland birds and plants of Barneveld Prairie SNA, a biodiverse remnant of the prairies and savannas that once covered southwestern Wisconsin. Learn how conservation partners are collaborating to protect critical habitat at a landscape scale.

No bathrooms. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

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50-A. Saturday, June 5, 8-10AM

50-B. Sunday, June 6, 8-10AM

Barneveld, Iowa Co. Leaders: Cindy Becker, Kelly Van Beek & Britta Petersen Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

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51. Rushing Waters Trout Farm Tour & Taste

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51 Go behind the scenes of the nation’s leading producer of all-natural, chemical-free rainbow trout. From hatch to harvest, see the process of raising a rainbow trout, learn how aquaculture helps feed the world, and enjoy a smoked fish tasting.

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51-A. Saturday, June 5, 10-11:30AM

51-B. Saturday, September 11, 10-11:30AM

51-C. Saturday, October 16, 10-11:30AM Palmyra, Jefferson Co. Leaders: Peter Fritsch & Neil Flak Limit: 12

Cost: $33 per person

52. Urban Woodworking: A Tree to Table Story

Journey from seed to sawdust on the urban wood cycle! Enjoy this exclusive tour of Wisconsin Urban Wood to see the process of how urban trees are logged, milled, dried, and then custom made into a variety of home products and furnishings. Discover firsthand the story of how an urban tree goes from side yard sentry to bedside table.

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52-A. Saturday, June 5, 10AM-1PM

52-B. Saturday, September 11, 10AM-1PM Oregon, Dane Co. Leaders: Paul Morrison & Matt McCoy Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

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Helping injured raptors and cranes, learn how for over 30 years The Feather Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has served its mission “to care for those who can’t care for themselves.” Meet owls, hawks, and vultures, learn about their unique traits, and see firsthand the rewards in the life of a raptor rehabilitator. No bathrooms. Ages 6+ Saturday, June 5, 11AM-1PM New London, Waupaca Co. Leaders: Pat Fisher, Jessica Miller & Virginia Halverson Limit: 12

Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

54. Nature Writing Workshop

Express your connection to nature through writing in this creative workshop for writers of all levels of experience. With the beauty of W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park as our a backdrop, we’ll share favorite passages from nature literature before putting pen to page with a variety of prompts that will nurture the nature writer within.

Saturday, June 5, 1-5PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leader: Lauren Koshere Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

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55 55. B iking for Birds in White River Wildlife Area

Like biking and birding? Combine the two for double the fun! Pedal 13 miles through the White River Marsh on a Rustic Road that crosses lowland forest, shrub-carr, sedge meadow, and cattail marsh. Enjoy many stops to spy bitterns, rails, cuckoos, flycatchers, wrens, and sandhill and whooping cranes.

Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Sunday, June 6, 5AM-12PM

Berlin, Green Lake Co. Leaders: Thomas & Wendy Schultz Limit: 10

Cost: $43 per person*

56. Northern Kettle Moraine SNA Wonders

Explore two very different SNA sites nestled within the Northern Kettle Moraine. Start with a hike through sugar maple and red oak forests resplendent with spring flora and ferns at Hasell Noyes SNA. Then off to Spruce Lake Bog SNA for a boardwalk stroll in a sphagnum bog that hosts rare plants and birds typically found in more northern climates, including nesting white-throated sparrows and Nashville warblers. No bathrooms.

Sunday, June 6, 9AM-12PM New Prospect, Fond du Lac Co. Leaders: Connie Ramthun & Douglas Stadler Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

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57. Namekagon River: Wood Turtles & Franklin’s Ground Squirrels

Tour a private reserve within the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway with restored wetlands, prairie, and savanna, and through which the Namekagon River flows. Visit 20 scenic stations located in various habitats to identify native flowers and grasses, learn about turtle ecology, and spot the rare and elusive Franklin’s Ground Squirrel. Sessions correspond to when wood turtles are laying their eggs (June) or when spiny softshell, wood, and snapping turtle hatchlings are emerging (August). Ages 10+

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57-A. Sunday, June 6, 10AM-2:30PM

57-B. Saturday, August 21, 10AM-2:30PM Springbrook, Washburn Co. Leader: Damian Vraniak Limit: 12

Cost: $58 adult, $48 child, per person

58. Tree Climbing: A View from the Top

Discover an exciting new outdoor activity: recreational tree climbing. Move up and down a rope system to experience a squirrel’s eye view of the world. Explore the wonders of tree canopy habitats while finding peace, relaxation, and a new perspective. All your senses come alive!

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58-A. Sunday, June 6, 1-3PM

58-B. Saturday, August 28, 1-3PM Newburg, Ozaukee Co. Leader: Stefanie Merten Limit: 12

Cost: $46 adult, $36 child, per person

Friday, June 11, 9AM-4PM

Fredonia, Ozaukee Co. Leaders: Andrew Struck & Kristina Kroening Limit: 6

Cost: $40 per person

59. Birding by Ear: Paddle on the Namekagon River

Hike through a rolling landscape of globally rare pine-oak barrens to behold a beautiful spruce bog and lake. Discover great plant diversity, and spy rare birds including sharp-tailed grouse, upland sandpipers, and golden-winged warblers.

Saturday, June 12, 8:30-11AM

Minong, Burnett Co. Leaders: Gary Dunsmoor & Jim Riemer Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

Note: paddle includes sections of small rapids.

Float through prime bird habitat along the Namekagon River while learning to bird by ear. This expert-guided paddle will teach you how to distinguish common bird songs with or without actually seeing our feathered friends.

You must bring your own canoe/kayak AND shuttle your own boats.

Friday, June 11, 9AM-12:30PM

Cable, Bayfield Co. Leaders: Emily Stone & John Mundahl Limit: 8

Cost: $33 per person

60. Birding, Boating & Breweries Along the Milwaukee River

Note: experienced paddlers only. Enjoy paddling the scenic Milwaukee River from Waubedonia to the Town of Grafton. Stop at parks along the way to spy birds and learn about restoration of terrestrial, riparian, and aquatic habitat within Ozaukee County. End at a local brew pub for a beer (optional). Shuttling in cars with windows open and masks on.You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Fundraiser for NRF.

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

61. Namekagon Barrens Bog: Rare Plants & Birds

62. Wisconsin’s Wild Turkey Restoration

One of Wisconsin’s greatest conservation success stories is the recovery of the wild turkey. Extirpated in the 1880s due to hunting and habitat loss, this majestic gamebird was absent from the Badger State for almost a century. Learn about wild turkey ecology and see firsthand the bluffs, woodlands, and streams where they were reintroduced in 1976.

Saturday, June 12, 9-11AM Viroqua, Vernon Co. Leader: John Motoviloff Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

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64 63. Ice Age Trail: Summit Moraine Segment

Hike past three picturesque lakes and numerous moraines on this 6-mile exploration of the Summit Moraine segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of Wisconsin’s most treasured outdoor hiking footpaths. This hike will be a 3-mile out and return jaunt, so no need for shuttling.

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63-A. Saturday, June 12, 10AM-1PM

63-B. Saturday, July 24, 10AM-1PM Anitgo, Langlade Co. Leaders: William Morley & James Schleif Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

64. Searching for Dwarf Lake Iris on Washington Island

Hike through Jackson Harbor Ridges SNA to search for the rare and beautiful dwarf lake iris in bloom. Enjoy other rare plants and abundant birds of this scenic harbor on the shores of Door County’s Washington Island.

Then jaunt over to Carlin’s Point for a view of Rock Island State Park and its historic boat house. Ages 8+

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64-A. Saturday, June 12, 10AM-12PM

64-B. Saturday, June 19, 10AM-12PM

Washington Island, Door Co. Leader: Steve Waldron Limit: 12

Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

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65. Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Behind the Scenes

Raptor geeks wanted! Go behind the scenes to meet resident raptors up-close and assist in food prep, feeding, and training of education ambassador birds. Enjoy a birding and nature hike on beautiful trails in the unique natural landscape of Door County.

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65-A. Saturday, June 12, 12:30-3:30PM

65-B. Saturday, September 18, 12:30-3:30PM

Jacksonport, Door Co. Leaders: Rob & Amy Hults Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person

66. Milwaukee River Greenway: Celebrating 15 Years

Hike the scenic Milwaukee River Greenway to discover restoration, revitalization, and conservation efforts of these urban natural areas. Celebrate the 7 miles of Milwaukee River Valley now open to exploration and conservation due to the combined efforts of stakeholders’ love of nature.

Saturday, June 12, 3-6PM

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. Leader: Vince Bushell Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

67. Effigy Mounds of Madison

A millennium ago, Native Americans constructed thousands of animal-shaped “effigy” mounds, creating a unique cultural landscape in southern Wisconsin. Only 20% of these sacred earth sculptures remain 2

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67 and some of the best are located within the city of Madison. Visit several mounds to learn their history and how they survived urban development. Fundraiser for NRF. Sunday, June 13, 11AM-2:30PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Danielle Benden & Robert Boszhardt Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person

68. Sewer Socialists: Politics, Pollution & Conservation on the Milwaukee River

Hike trails along the Milwaukee River to Gordon Park and celebrate the accomplishments of the Socialists of Milwaukee’s past. Learn how a dedication to public parks and socialist principles led to the preservation of large tracts of land under the direction of the “father” of Milwaukee’s park system, Charles B. Whitnall. Explore the details with a little humor about the past, present, and future.

Sunday, June 13, 3-6PM

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. Leader: Vince Bushell Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

69. Apostle Islands Sea Kayak & Cruise Adventure

Enjoy an amazing powerboat-supported sea kayaking adventure in the Apostle Islands!

Start by cruising aboard a passenger vessel soaking up remote sites of the National

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

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Lakeshore. Then launch tandem sea kayaks directly from the powerboat for a 2-hour paddle to explore gorgeous sea caves, cliffs, rock formations, and hidden beaches of the Apostle Islands. There is no set location: your captain and guide will choose the best area to paddle given the weather conditions.

Kayaks and paddle gear included in price.

Fundraiser for NRF.

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69-A. Monday, June 14, 8:45AM-1:45PM

69-B. Thursday, June 24, 8:45AM-1:45PM

69-C. Tuesday, July 13, 8:45AM-1:45PM

Bayfield, Bayfield Co. Leaders: Jessica Schultz & Oliver Simes Limit: 12

Cost: $175 per person*

70. Kestrel Banding at Badger Mining Corporation Grasslands

Learn about America’s smallest falcon! Join Beaver Creek Reserve researchers, at Badger Mining Corporation, as they visit nest boxes to see American kestrels being measured and banded. Badger Mining Corporation is a privately held, family-owned silica sand mine that has been in business for more than 50 years. Ages 8+

Tuesday, June 15, 9AM-12PM Taylor, Jackson Co. Leaders: Andy Chikowski, Dave Kragness & Judy Schwarzmeier Limit: 10

Cost: $33 adult, $13 child, per person

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71. Beginning Rock Climbing: Devil’s Lake

Explore Devil’s Lake like never before! Start with a hike learning about the local ecology and natural history as we make our way to the slopes of the South Shore. Then don climbing gear and harnesses to learn the basics and try your hand at rock climbing. All climbing gear is provided. Perfect for beginners!

Ages 7+

Friday, June 18, 8AM-1PM

Baraboo, Sauk Co. Leader: Susan Cram Limit: 12

Cost: $93 adult, $83 child, per person

72. Kestrel Banding on the Buena Vista Grasslands

Enjoy this amazing opportunity to get up close with Wisconsin’s smallest falcon: the American kestrel. Caravan to visit several kestrel nest boxes in the Buena Vista Grasslands, joining researchers as they weigh and band young nestlings. Learn about the ecology and long-time monitoring of this beloved and elegant raptor. Fundraiser for kestrel research. Ages 8+ Saturday, June 19, 9AM-12PM

Bancroft, Portage Co. Leaders: Janet & Amber Eschenbauch Limit: 12

Cost: $43 adult, $33 child, per person

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Ever get mixed-up with maples or have questions about Quercus? Learn to distinguish the various species of maples, oaks, ashes, nuts, and other common trees and shrubs of Wisconsin as we hike the many trails of the UW-Madison Arboretum.

Saturday, June 19, 9AM-3PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leader: Catherine Woodward Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

74. Kestrel Banding in Sheboygan County

Enjoy a caravan trip to visit several American kestrel nests to get up close as Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station researchers weigh and band young kestrel nestlings.

Learn about the ecology of this beloved and smallest falcon of Wisconsin. Fundraiser for raptor banding efforts. Ages 8+ Saturday, June 19, 10AM-2PM St. Anna, Sheboygan Co. Leaders: Rick Hill, Paul & Annie Mueller Limit: 12

Cost: $43 adult, $33 child per person*

75. Bluebirds & Other Cavity Nesters Learn about eastern bluebirds: nest boxes they use, habitat that attracts them, and how to set up a single box or Bluebird Trail. Visit 15 boxes in the UW Arboretum and see how to record data, how often to check, and what to do with the data collected. Learn about other cavity nesting birds too. Ages 7+

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Madison, Dane Co. Leader: Patrick Ready Limit: 12

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

76. MAPS: Studying & Banding Birds at Henke Acres

Join Beaver Creek researchers to see birds up close. Check mist nets for golden-winged warbler, common yellowthroat, indigo bunting, rose-breasted grosbeak, and more. Since 2003 this bird banding station has contributed data to the continent-wide Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program, which contributes to conservation planning efforts. Ages 7+

Wednesday, June 23, 7:30-10:30AM

Fall Creek, Eau Claire Co. Leaders: Karen Mittag, Christine Schaff & Judy Schwarzmeier Limit: 10

Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

77. Red-headed Woodpeckers at Cherokee Marsh

Note: off-trail hike on uneven terrain. Hike through scenic oak savanna in search of nesting red-headed woodpeckers. Learn about restoration efforts that led them to nest in Cherokee Marsh for the first time in decades. Fundraiser for Cherokee Marsh Conservation Fund.

Wednesday, June 23, 8-11AM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Russ Hefty & Timothy Baker Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person *A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

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Nestled in the Northern Highlands, the picturesque Nixon Lake is surrounded by a complex of wet meadow, conifer swamp, muskeg, and northern dry forest habitats.

Enjoy a 7-mile paddle down Nixon Creek and into Nixon Lake discovering unique flora and fauna, including a chance to view the rare dragon-mouth orchid in bloom along the way.

Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling.

No bathrooms. You must bring your own canoe/kayak.

Wednesday, June 23, 9AM-3PM

Boulder Junction, Vilas Co. Leaders: Licia Johnson & Rod Sharka Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person

79. Paddling the Upper Sugar River

Note: windy river with strong current. Canoe the beloved Upper Sugar River as it winds its way from Verona to Paoli. Bask in scenic beauty, glide by eagles, hawks and cranes, and stop for short walks to visit unique sites along the way. Canoes and gear provided.

Shuttling in cars with windows open and masks on. Fundraiser for Upper Sugar River Watershed Fund.

Wednesday, June 23, 1-4:30PM Verona, Dane Co. Leaders: Bill & Lisa Keen Limit: 10

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80 80. Lake Superior Estuary Extravaganza

An exclusive opportunity to explore the St. Louis River Estuary, the largest estuary in the entire Great Lakes! Start with a morning canoe paddle up the Pokegama River with stops at research sites studying weather, climate change, and invasive species and meet the scientists who are studying these systems. A visit to a birding area and restoration site wraps up our day. This trip may include a boat ride in the St. Louis River estuary, pending COVID-related restrictions in June. Canoes and lunch provided. Fundraiser for NRF.

Friday, June 25, 9AM-1PM Superior, Douglas Co. Leader: Deanna Erickson Limit: 8

Cost: $78 per person*

81. Magnificent Moths

Celebrate the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths on this night hike through Cherokee Marsh, Dane County’s largest wetland. Walk through prairies, woodlands, and sedge meadows to ultraviolet light stations and discover the hidden biodiversity of night-flying insects.

Friday, June 25, 8:45-10:30PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leader: Jeffery Steele Limit: 10

Cost: $25 per person

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82. Horicon Marsh Kayak Exploration

Discover wetland ecology, wildlife, and birds as we paddle through one of our nation’s largest freshwater marshes, recognized as a Wetland of International Importance. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. Kayaks and gear provided. Ages 10+

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82-A. Sunday, June 27, 10:30AM-2:30PM

82-B. Sunday, August 29, 10:30AM-2:30PM Horicon, Dodge Co. Leader: Stefanie Merten Limit: 12

Cost: $63 adult, $53 child, per person

83. Orchids at Fair Meadows SNA

Marvel at eastern prairie fringed orchids while enjoying the beauty of this privatelyowned SNA. Traverse numerous ecosystems and restorations including prairie, wetland, savanna, and forest, while learning about orchids and sedge meadows.

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83-A. Wednesday, July 7, 9-11AM

83-B. Thursday, July 8, 9-11AM

Milton, Rock Co. Leaders: Penny & Gary Shackelford Limit: 12

Cost: $23 per person

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84. Learn How to Be a Purple Martin Landlord

86. Monarchs & Milkweed: An Essential Relationship

Wanted: Landlords to Host Purple Martins.

Do you have an open yard where martin housing can be placed at least 40 feet from trees? Can you commit to monitoring and caring for a colony of purple martins? These colonial nesting birds are dependent on human kindness to provide them housing.

Visit several colonies alongside current martin landlords performing their weekly nest checks and learn how you can help this Species of Special Concern.

Thursday, July 8, 8-11AM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Russ Hefty & Patrick Hermsen Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

Venture to Mosquito Hill for a hands-on program to learn proper handling, feeding, sanitizing, and testing techniques to raise healthy monarch butterflies. Hike into grasslands to document monarchs and milkweed for a nationwide Citizen Science project. Discover more about this migrating marvel that travels 2,000 miles, from Canada to Mexico, in just one season. Ages 6+

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86-A. Saturday, July 10, 12-3PM

86-B. Saturday, July 24, 12-3PM New London, Outagamie Co. Leader: Jessica Miller Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

85. Fireflies: Nature’s Fireworks

87. Canoe the Upper Waupaca Chain O’Lakes

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these luminescent beetles light up our summer nights. Why do they flash? What makes them glow? Discover some fascinating facts about fireflies, including how to identify common species, then hike to firefly hotspots to observe their various flash patterns. Learn how to ID and count fireflies in your own backyard with Firefly Watch training. Ages 8 + Thursday, July 8, 8-9:30PM

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. Leader: Moya Mowbray Limit: 10

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

Canoe through a picturesque chain of five connected lakes to learn about glacial features, Native American influences, and the local flora and fauna. Paddle through bubbling springs, crystal blue lakes, and the pristine Pope Lake SNA. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Ages 10+

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87-A. Tuesday, July 13, 10AM-2PM

87-B. Tuesday, August 10, 10AM-2PM

Waupaca, Waupaca Co. Leader: Sue Eiler Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

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89 88. Turtle Flambeau Flowage Pontoon Tour

Explore the history and natural beauty of the 13,000-acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area on a guided pontoon tour. Enjoy excellent birding and wildlife viewing as you learn about the history and cultural traditions of this jewel of the Northwoods. Fundraiser for local conservation.

Wednesday, July 14, 10AM-4PM Springstead Landing, Iron Co. Leaders: John Heusinkveld & Jim Bokern Limit: 8

Cost: $75 per person*

89. All-Natural Treatment at a Modern Wastewater Plant

Explore the various stages of an all-natural wastewater treatment that employs both modern and ancient technology to meet stringent water quality standards. See how the wastewater is purified to a clear effluent that is cleaner than the adjoining creek water.

Ages 12+

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89-A. Wednesday, July 14, 1-3PM

89-B. Wednesday, July 21, 1-3PM

Marshfield, Wood Co. Leader: Sam Warp Limit: 12

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

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91 90. Miltrim Farms: Precision Agriculture & Conservation Solutions

Miltrim Farms has a passion for animals, healthy soil, and clean water. See how precision agriculture practices helped this large-scale farm increase profitability and resiliency while also creating healthy wildlife habitats. Miltrim is the first farm in North America to achieve certification in the Clear Water Farms program and utilizes innovative robotic milking. No bathrooms.

Thursday, July 15, 9AM-12PM Athens, Marathon Co. Leaders: Scott Stipetich & Tom Mueller Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

91. Tour the Raptor Education Group Inc

View spectacular birds up close during an outdoor presentation at the Raptor Education Group Inc., one of Wisconsin’s most important bird rehabilitation and education facilities, caring for 900-1000 patients annually. All patients are federally protected native injured avian species, but they specialize in bald eagles, raptors and trumpeter swans.

Ages 8+

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91-A. Friday, July 16, 9-10:30AM

91-B. Friday, July 16, 1-2:30PM Antigo, Langlade Co. Leaders: Marge Gibson & Briana Suriano Limit: 10

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

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93 92. Musseling Up in the Little Wolf River

Explore the elusive underwater world of freshwater mussels (clams) in the Little Wolf River. With some of the highest diversity in the world, 51 species of freshwater mussels inhabit Wisconsin streams. Immerse your feet into cool river waters and get hands-on to identify mussel species and discover how these fascinating, imperiled, and important creatures filter pollutants from streams.

Ages 8+ Saturday, July 17, 10AM-4PM New London, Waupaca Co. Leader: Robert Welch Limit: 10

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

93. Archaeology at Aztalan: An Ancient Multicultural Community

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94. Cave Point Adventure Rafting Tour

Adventure awaits! Enjoy a high-speed zodiac rafting adventure to explore the shores of Door County. Depart from Baileys Harbor and zip down the shoreline to view the shipwrecks of Jacksonport. Then travel into the caves and coves of Cave Point to learn what caused the unique rock formations and geology of Door County. Venture onward to the sand dunes of Whitefish Bay and more shipwrecks.

Fundraiser for NRF. Ages 10+

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94-A. Friday, July 23, 9-11AM

94-B. Saturday, July 24, 9-11AM

94-C. Sunday, July 25, 9-11AM

Baileys Harbor, Door Co. Leader: Matt Olson Limit: 10

Cost: $78 adult, $68 child, per person

Aztalan State Park is home to one of Wisconsin’s first towns. Established one thousand years ago, Aztalan was built and occupied by Native people who negotiated cultural differences to form their community.

Venture back in time to walk through ancient homes, public plazas, and a massive palisade. Learn where Aztalan’s residents came from, how they lived, and why it was eventually abandoned. Fundraiser for NRF. Thursday, July 22, 9-11AM Lake Mills, Jefferson Co. Leaders: Robert Boszhardt & Danielle Benden Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person

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96 95. Death’s Door Adventure Rafting Tour

Adventure awaits! Enjoy a high-speed zodiac rafting adventure to explore Door County’s most scenic and remote sights: the Door Bluff Headlands, Death’s Door Passage, and Plum and Pilot Islands. Learn local history, savor up-close views of lighthouses and an old Coast Guard station, and even see a shipwreck in 5’ of water! Spy birds galore on Pilot Island, including cormorants and gulls.

Fundraiser for NRF. Ages 10+

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95-A. Friday, July 23, 3-4:30PM

95-B. Saturday, July 24, 3-4:30PM

95-C. Sunday, July 25, 3-4:30PM Ellison Bay, Door Co. Leader: Matt Olson Limit: 10

Cost: $78 adult, $68 child, per person

96. Plein Air on the Prairie

Painting and prairies? A perfect pairing! Hike York Prairie SNA resplendent in summer blooms to discover ecology and history. Then express your prairie experience through plein air watercolor painting. Learn a variety of painting techniques with a focus on fun and experimentation. No art experience necessary, all materials provided. No bathrooms.

Ages 7+ Saturday, July 24, 9-11:30AM

Blanchardville, Green Co. Leaders: Heidi Hankley & Jim MacDonald Limit: 12

Cost: $25 adult, $15 child, per person

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98 97. Karner Blue Butterflies: Emmons Creek Barrens SNA

The federally endangered karner blue butterfly is a rare and delicate beauty whose larvae feast exclusively on wild lupine.

Explore Emmons Creek Barrens SNA and adjoining Waupaca Biological Field Station, which supports and manages the third largest karner blue population in Wisconsin and tenth largest on the continent! Learn about karner blue ecology and see prairies a-flutter with butterflies. Fundraiser for Pollinator Protection Fund.

Saturday, July 24, 10AM-2PM

Waupaca, Waupaca Co. Leader: Robert Welch Limit: 12

Cost: $33 per person

98. Crayfish Capers

What breathes and eats in water, wears hard body armor, can carry 800 eggs on its stomach, tastes and smells with its antennae, and is a little cousin of the lobster?

The answer: crayfish! Explore the river for crayfish and learn about their ecology and habitats. Family fun! Ages 8+ Saturday, July 24, 1-3:30PM Newburg, Ozaukee Co. Leader: Mary Holleback Limit: 12

Cost: $25 adult, $15 child, per person

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99 99. Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants

With thoughtful design and plant selection, small gardens can support huge numbers of butterflies. Learn more about recommended native plants and best practices for establishing a butterfly garden at home or schools, then caravan to visit three different butterfly gardens in bloom. Fundraiser for Pollinator Protection Fund.

Friday, July 30, 9AM-12PM Stevens Point, Portage Co. Leaders: Paul Skawinski & Susan Schuller Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

100. Urban Nature Photography

Explore Three Bridges Park along the Hank Aaron State Trail, capturing the flora and fauna through a camera lens! Learn photography tips and tricks from an expert teacher. Bring any camera, including a DSLR or smartphone, but no camera is required.

Friday, July 30, 10-11:30AM

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. Leaders: Eddee Daniel & Jeff Veglahn Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

101. Wildflower Nature Photography Capture the beauty of native wildflowers!

Learn about nature photography technique, composition, and equipment. Then head out out into the scenic surroundings of Retzer Nature Center to practice your newly learned photography skills with help from a mentor.

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100 & 101 Saturday, July 31, 8-11AM

Waukesha, Waukesha Co. Leader: Rick Vollbrecht Limit: 12

Cost: $23 per person

102. Paddle Through History: Grindstone & Couderay Lakes

Follow in the footsteps of early European explorers who traversed the picturesque waters of Grindstone and Couderay Lakes.

Learn about their historical significance and local lore on this 5-mile paddle. Note: shuttling is in vehicles with windows open and masks on. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Fundraiser for Landmark Conservancy Stewardship Fund.

Saturday, August 7, 9AM-12PM Hayward, Sawyer Co. Leaders: Geary Searfoss, Sara Norman & Carol Heinrich Limit: 12

Cost: $68 per person*

103. John Muir’s Boyhood Haunts

It’s been over 100 years since John Muir penned his iconic book, “My Boyhood and Youth.” Explore Muir Park SNA and other boyhood haunts that were part of the original Muir homestead, enjoy breathtaking vistas of Observatory Hill SNA, and visit Wee White Kirk where John’s father preached and his family is buried.

Saturday, August 7, 9:30AM-3:30PM

Montello, Marquette Co. Leaders: Mark Martin & Kathleen McGwin Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

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104 104. Aquatic Field Studies

Science fun for the whole family! Enjoy a detailed aquatic field study of wetland and pond ecosystems at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Demystify the underwater world as we get hands-on with using scientific tools to measure pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and invertebrate biodiversity.

Ages 7+

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104-A. Saturday, August 7, 10AM-12PM

104-B. Saturday, August 21, 10AM-12PM

Monona, Dane Co. Leader: Virginia Wiggen Limit: 10

Cost: $25 adult, $15 child, per person

Join local naturalists from the Timber Wolf Alliance to learn about area wolf packs and tour Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon.

Enjoy an examination of habitat used by wolves and other wildlife, an evening howl survey, outdoor picnic dinner (included), and an outdoor tour of Forest Lodge. Caravan in your own vehicles during the trip through wolf territory with stops along the way to howl and learn from biologists.

Saturday, August 7, 3PM-Midnight

Cable, Bayfield Co. Leaders: Adrian Wydeven & Alan Brew Limit: 17

Cost: $83 per person

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106. Twilight Paddle on the Upper Yahara River

Twilight is a magical time to paddle among the large fragrant blooms of American lotus.

Discover local natural history and learn how the lotus was introduced to improve aquatic habitat in the Upper Yahara River in Cherokee Marsh. Note, canoe trip loops and requires no shuttling. No bathrooms.

Fundraiser for Cherokee Marsh Conservation Fund. You must bring your own canoe/kayak.

Thursday, August 12, 5:30-8:30PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Russ Hefty & Jim Krause Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

107. Wisconsin School Forest Tour: Central Wisconsin

105. Wolf Howl & Forest Lodge Tour

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Wisconsin was the first state to register school forests back in 1928 and is now home to over 400 school forest properties!

Learn the history of school forests and their importance to conservation as we caravan for hikes at two scenic and diverse examples in central Wisconsin: Merrill and Medford School Forests.

Friday, August 13, 9:30AM-3PM

Merrill, Lincoln Co. Leaders: Steve Schmidt & Gretchen Marshall Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

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107 108. B ibon Swamp SNA Paddling Adventure

Note: long-distance paddle in remote location. Enjoy this rare opportunity to explore deep into one of the most diverse and intact large wetland systems in Wisconsin. Paddle 16 miles through swamps, alder thickets, shrub carr, and bog habitats to see wildlife, trout, orchids, and other wetland plants. Shuttling in cars with windows open and masks on. No bathrooms.

You must bring your own canoe/kayak.

Saturday, August 14, 8AM-3PM

Mason, Bayfield Co. Leaders: Tracy Hames & Bill Heart Limit: 10

Cost: $33 per person

109. Whitetail Deer Hunting Skills

Hike through a woodland with conservation and hunting mentors as they discuss a variety of topics related to deer hunting, including habitat, strategies, license requirements, and population management in Wisconsin. Learn about daily habits and yearly lifecycles of deer. No firearms will be handled on this field trip.

Saturday, August 14, 9AM-12PM

Mayville, Dodge Co. Leaders: John Motoviloff, Christopher Kilgour & Marty Moses Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

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111 110. Hands-On Mineral & Fossil Collecting

Learn about rocks, minerals and fossils as you collect your own geologic specimens from a local quarry. Ages 8+ Saturday, August 14, 11AM-2PM Lena, Oconto Co. Leaders: Ruth & Michael Riesch Limit: 12

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

111. Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures

Enjoy an engineering and ecological adventure from the ground and the air!

Start with a hike to learn how the adventure courses were built sustainably to work within the environment. Then venture on an airborne journey as we soar through the trees of a 100-acre forest on a series of 9 ziplines, 5 skybridges, and 3 spiral staircases, ending with skyline views over Lake Como. Must weigh 70 – 250 lbs. Ages 7+

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111-A. Saturday, August 14, 10AM-2PM

111-B. Saturday, August 14, 10:30AM-2:30PM

111-C. Saturday, August 14, 11AM-3PM Lake Geneva, Walworth Co. Leader: Dana Johnson Limit: 5

Cost: $123 adult, $103 child, per person

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112 & 114 112. O ld-Growth Hike: Germain Hemlocks SNA

Situated between 3 lakes, Germain Hemlocks SNA supports old-growth northern mesic forest dominated by large hemlocks with super-canopy white and red pines.

Hike 2 miles marveling and learning about old-growth forest ecology in this SNA named in honor of Clifford E. Germain, first ecologist and coordinator of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas Program. No bathrooms.

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112-A. Sunday, August 15, 9:30AM-12PM

112-B. Sunday, August 15, 1:30-4PM

McNaughton, Oneida Co. Leaders: John Bates & Mary Burns Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person

113. Wood Products for Wildlife: Kemp Station

Explore the beauty of Kemp Natural Resources Station, which harbors stunning old-growth forest, second-growth hemlockpine forests, bogs, and more than one mile of shoreline along Tomahawk Lake. Learn how wildlife utilize forest “wood products” and how citizens can supplement their land with artificial structures for wildlife use. Get hands-on building your own bluebird or wood duck nest box to take home. Lunch and materials included in cost.

Monday, August 16, 10AM-3PM

Woodruff, Oneida Co. Leaders: Jamie Nack, Scott Bowe & Scott Craven Limit: 20

Cost: $48 per person

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115 114. Old-Growth Hike: Frog Lake and Pines SNA

Experience the beauty of an old-growth forest as we hike a one-mile trail that winds through stands of white and red pine. Marvel at magnificent trees more than 3-feet in diameter, and explore a stretch of Frog Lake’s pristine shoreline.

No bathrooms.

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114-A. Monday, August 16, 9:30AM-12PM

114-B. Monday, August 16, 1:30-4PM

Manitowish, Iron Co. Leaders: John Bates & Mary Burns Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person

115. Aquatic Botany 101 from a Kayaking Perspective

Explore the wonderful world of aquatic plants! Kayak the beautiful waters of Mission Lake in Marathon County to learn all about the biology and identification of aquatic plants. This is an excellent opportunity to see carnivorous plants along the lakeshore and adjacent sphagnum bogs. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. You must bring your own canoe/kayak.

Wednesday, August 18, 9-11:30AM Hatley, Marathon Co. Leaders: Paul Skawinski & Chris Radford Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

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118 116. Beginning Rock Climbing: Governor Dodge

Explore Governor Dodge State Park like never before! Start with a hike to a hidden waterfall learning about local ecology and natural history along the way. Then don climbing gear and harnesses to learn the basics and try your hand at rock climbing.

All climbing gear is provided. Perfect for beginners! Ages 7+

Friday, August 20, 8AM-2PM Dodgeville, Iowa Co. Leader: Susan Cram Limit: 12

Cost: $93 adult, $83 child, per person

117. Bike to Badger on the Great Sauk Trail

Bike an easy 20 miles on the fully paved Great Sauk Trail. Beginning in Prairie du Sac, follow the Wisconsin River to the dam, head into and through the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant, then return on same Trail.

Interpretive stops along the way to discuss the geology and natural and cultural history of the Sauk Prairie, the Badger Plant and the transition back to natural prairie. Fundraiser for NRF.

Friday, August 20, 9AM-12PM Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co. Leaders: Charlie Luthin & Hank Kuehling Limit: 10

Cost: $40 per person*

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119 118. Shorebirds & Waterbirds of Cat Island

Note: long, 5-mile hike. Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to hike into the usually closedto-the-public Cat Island Wave Barrier for a rare chance to see breeding piping plovers and Forster’s, Caspian, and common terns.

See colonial waterbirds such as American white pelicans, great egrets, black-crowned night-herons, and more on this island that has hosted more species of migratory shorebirds than any other location in Wisconsin! Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Saturday, August 21, 8AM-12:30PM Green Bay, Brown Co. Leader: Tom Prestby Limit: 12

Cost: $100 per person*

119. Robber Flies of Pleasant Valley Conservancy

Journey into the fascinating world of robber flies, one of the few insects that catch their prey in mid-flight! Wisconsin is home to more than 75 species of this predatory insect, including a very rare bumble bee mimic. We will hike the beautiful Pleasant Valley Conservancy in search of the dozen robber fly species that call it home. No bathrooms.

Saturday, August 21, 10AM-2PM

Black Earth, Dane Co. Leader: Mike Reese Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

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120. H abitat Restoration on Private Lands

122. Ancient History: Man Mound & Raddatz Rockshelter

Ever wonder how two long-time conservationists manage their own private lands? Explore diverse habitats of restored oak savanna, prairie, wetlands, and sugar maple woods. See how they use prescribed burns, control invasive species, remove and plant trees, provide habitat for snakes, and erecting songbird and duck nest boxes.

Learn about conservation programs that can help you restore and manage habitat on your property.

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120-A. Tuesday, August 24, 9:30AM-12PM

120-B. Tuesday, August 24, 1:30-4PM Rio, Columbia Co. Leaders: Sue Foote-Martin, Mark Martin & Tally Hamilton Limit: 10

Cost: $25 per person

Nestled in the Baraboo Hills is the only remaining human-shaped effigy mound. Visit this massive earthwork to learn about the lifeways of the Native Americans who built it. Then caravan to the Raddatz Rockshelter, a place inhabited for thousands of years, to gain a deeper understanding of Wisconsin’s cultural history. Fundraiser for NRF.

Friday, August 27, 11AM-2PM

Baraboo, Sauk Co. Leaders: Robert Boszhardt & Danielle Benden Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person

123. Hummingbirds: Ecology & Banding

Marvel at these flying jewels up close as we watch a licensed bander capture and tag ruby-throated hummingbirds. Learn about hummingbird ecology and glean ideas on attracting various birds and butterflies to your own yard. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund. Ages 7+ Saturday, August 28, 7:30-10:30AM

Milton, Rock Co. Leaders: Mickey O’Connor, Emily & Larry Scheunemann Limit: 12

Cost: $68 adult, $58 child, per person*

121. Sugar River: Invasive Plant ID

Are you a plant geek? Do you want to know a native from an invasive species?

If so, then join us to hike around Belleville Community Park and learn about ecology, plant ID, online tools, and how to monitor and control invasive species. Level up your citizen science!

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121-A. Thursday, August 26, 6-7:30PM

121-B. Thursday, September 2, 6-7:30PM

Belleville, Dane Co. Leader: Matthew Wallrath Limit: 12

Cost: $30 per person

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124 124. Geology of Waterfalls: Lake Superior Region

The Lake Superior basin is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the state. Visit four waterfalls: Copper Falls, Potato River Falls, Saxon and Superior Falls.

Enjoy picturesque views and learn about the geologic history that is responsible for their creation. Fundraiser for Landmark Conservancy Stewardship Fund.

Saturday, August 28, 10AM-3PM

Mellen, Ashland Co. Leader: Tom Fitz Limit: 12

Cost: $68 per person*

125. M anoomin (Wild Rice): History, Biology & Harvest

Discover the ecology, biology and historical importance of harvesting wild rice in Wisconsin. Enjoy a morning canoe paddle on the scenic Yellow River, then visit a historic ricing lake to see rice beds and explore manoomin (wild rice) culture. Tour a wild rice processing facility, and enjoy a prepared lunch as we learn about rice from plant to table. Lunch included in price.

Note, the canoe trip loops and requires no shuttling. No bathrooms. You must bring your own canoe/kayak. Fundraiser for NRF. Ages 10+ Saturday, August 28, 10AM-2PM Spooner, Washburn Co. Leaders: Phil Sylla, John Haack & Dave Vold Limit: 10

Cost: $48 adult, $38 child, per person*

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Note: 4-mile hike over steep terrain. Enjoy a trek to explore the diverse geology, soils, and forests of the 590-acre Tyler Forks Community Forest. See beautiful examples of glacial landforms, learn about unique local soils, and discover how the forest has responded to land use changes through time. Fundraiser for Landmark Conservancy Stewardship Fund.

Sunday, August 29, 10AM-3PM

Mellen, Ashland Co. Leader: Tom Fitz Limit: 12

Cost: $68 per person*

127. Monarch Tagging: St. Croix Valley

One of the most recognizable butterflies on the planet, monarchs still continue to amaze us! Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, catch and tag wild monarchs, and explore some of Wisconsin’s beloved restored prairies at the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus.

Ages 7+ Saturday, September 4, 2-4PM Hudson, St. Croix Co. Leaders: Jennifer Vieth & Abbey Holden Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

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Deep in the heart of Iron County in northern Wisconsin, a research team has been studying Wisconsin’s state endangered American marten and its habitat, home range, prey availability and behavior. Join an expert to learn the fascinating natural history of the American marten and the unique forests they occupy. Possibly spy rare northern birds, such as northern goshawk and gray jay! Fundraiser for NRF. Ages 10+

Friday, September 10, 12:30-4PM

Mercer, Iron Co. Leader: Zach Wilson Limit: 10

Cost: $50 adult, $40 child, per person*

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the Waubesa Wetlands SNA

Note: strenuous & long off-trail hike. Trek 4 miles through wonderful Waubesa Wetlands SNA, a hidden wetland gem just south of Madison. Deep organic soils, a large bedrock valley and glacial formations give rise to dry prairie, sedge meadow, and calcareous fens.

Discover rare plants and unique waterbirds such as terns, loons, and osprey. No bathrooms.

Friday, September 10, 1-4PM

Fitchburg, Dane Co. Leader: Alex Wenthe Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

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130. A Night Out with Chimney Swifts

Witness the amazing spectacle of several thousand chimney swifts coming to roost together! During late summer evenings, these birds form large tornado-like flocks above chimneys and then simultaneously funnel down into the opening. See it with your own eyes, and learn more about these aerial insectivores and how you can help conserve them. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

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130-A. Friday, September 10, 6-8PM

130-B. Saturday, September 11, 6-8PM Okauchee Lake, Waukesha Co. Leaders: Spencer Stehno, Mary Cullen & Meredith Cullen Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person

131. Creating a Nature Journal

Increase your appreciation of nature’s beauty through journaling. Quietly explore the prairies, savannas, streams and rock outcroppings of Donald County Park and learn how to record your revelations in a nature field journal. Enhance your connection to nature through this mindful activity.

Saturday, September 11, 9-11:30AM

Mount Horeb, Dane Co. Leader: Lindsey Taylor Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

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134. Tagging Monarch Butterflies at Goose Pond Sanctuary

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to see Wisconsin’s woods in a whole new way! Hike Hemlock Draw State Natural Area and learn why it provides ideal habitat for small game. Discover hunting strategies, license requirements, and the vital connection between hunting and conservation. Spoiler alert: small game is abundant, easy to hunt, and delicious! No bathrooms.

Saturday, September 11, 9AM-12PM

Baraboo, Sauk Co. Leaders: John Motoviloff, Christopher Kilgour & Marty Moses Limit: 10

Cost: $18 per person

Capture and tag monarch butterflies in the prairies of Goose Pond where over 900 monarchs were tagged last year. Discover monarch ecology, their host plants, and aweinspiring migration story. Learn how to create habitat that can attract monarchs and other butterflies to your own yard. Ages 7+

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134-A. Tuesday, September 14, 9:30AM-12PM

134-B. Tuesday, September 14, 1-3:30PM Arlington, Columbia Co. Leaders: Mark Martin, Susan Foote-Martin & Graham Steinhauer Limit: 12

Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

133. Orienteering for Beginners

135. Oak Savanna Restoration: Donald Park

Improve your navigation skills in nature!

Learn about compasses, pacing, and other basic concepts of orienteering. Then head out to unfamiliar terrain at Aldo Leopold Nature Center to practice your techniques.

Ages 7+

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133-A. Saturday, September 11, 10AM-12PM

133-B. Saturday, September 25, 10AM-12PM

Monona, Dane Co. Leader: Virginia Wiggen Limit: 10

Cost: $25 adult, $15 child, per person

Oak savannas once covered most of southern Wisconsin but are now considered a critically imperiled habitat. Explore the savanna restoration at Donald Park and learn the proper techniques to restore this rare natural community and how it improves habitat for wildlife, including the red-headed woodpecker.

Thursday, September 16, 8-11AM

Mt Vernon, Dane Co. Leader: Russ Hefty Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

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137 136. Archaeology of the Upper Mississippi Valley

138. Fire Ecology of the Northwoods

Explore the cultural history of the Upper Mississippi on a caravan trip along the Great River Road. Walk among Native American mounds preserved within a white settler’s cemetery in Genoa. Visit the hallowed ground of the Battle at Bad Axe that ended the 1832 Black Hawk War. Hike among blufftop earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument and take in one of the most spectacular views of the Mighty Mississippi. Fundraiser for NRF. Thursday, September 16, 10:30AM-2:30PM Genoa, Vernon Co. Leaders: Danielle Benden & Robert Boszhardt Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person

137. A Falconry Experience

Explore the ancient art of falconry: hunting with a trained bird of prey. Learn the history of this exquisite art and how it’s practiced in today’s world. Meet falconry birds up close and weather permitting view a live demo of falconry techniques with a hawk or falcon in the field. No bathrooms.

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137-A. Friday, September 17, 1-4PM

137-B. Saturday, October 9, 1-4PM

Milton, Rock Co. Leader: Dianne Moller Limit: 12

Cost: $68 per person

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Note: long hike on uneven terrain. Explore the history of fire and its influence upon the forests of northern Wisconsin with a scenic fall color hike. Take a 4-mile hike through Treehaven Field Station and learn about ongoing prescribed fire research.

After the hike enjoy a locally-sourced lunch (included).

Sunday, September 19, 9:30AM-1PM Tomahawk, Lincoln Co. Leader: Elias Anoszko Limit: 10

Cost: $33 per person

139. Eagle Research: Kohler Eagle Valley Nature Preserve

The wooded bluffs and prairies of Eagle Valley provide vital winter shelter for hundreds of bald eagles. Several eagle pairs nest here in the summer as well, making this a prime location for 30 years of raptor research. Learn about raptor ecology and hike through diverse habitats that support 87 different breeding birds, dozens of mammals, and various amphibians and reptiles. Enjoy prime Mississippi River vistas from the bluffs. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Friday, September 24, 9-11:30AM

Cassville, Grant Co. Leaders: Brett Mandernack & Davor Grgic Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person

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Note: off-trail hike through wet terrain.

Enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods as we trek to a secluded stand of old-growth forest. Marvel at super-canopy white pines above large hemlock, birch, sugar maple, and basswood. Spy rare plants and animals that are dependent on old-growth as we learn about ecology and history.

Friday, September 24, 9AM-12PM

Boulder Junction, Vilas Co. Leader: Jeff Meessmann Limit: 12

Cost: $18 per person

141. Kayaking the Kinnickinnic: The Urban Watershed

Explore the heart of Milwaukee by kayak!

The Kinnickinnic River Watershed is the most densely populated and urbanized watershed in the entire state – though paddling in a kayak, you’d never know it!

Learn about river history, restoration, and green infrastructure. Spot herons, turtles, and other urban wildlife. For experienced paddlers only as the Inner Harbor often has big waves and wind. Note, this looping trip requires no shuttling. Kayak and gear included.

Friday, September 24, 1-4:30PM

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. Leaders: Kelly Moore Brands & Stephanie Mercado Limit: 10

Cost: $53 per person

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142. Glacial Geology: Northern Waushara County

Explore the rocky hills and deep pugholes left by the last of the Wisconsin Age glacier!

Traverse scenic forests, prairies, and glacial moraine on this 2-mile hike of the Ice Age Trail in Waushara County. Ages 10+

Choose one session to attend:

142-A. Saturday, September 25, 9:30AM-12PM

142-B. Sunday, October 3, 9:30AM-12PM

Coloma, Waushara Co. Leader: Diane Humphrey Lueck Limit: 12

Cost: $23 adult, $13 child, per person

143. Sack Lake Old-Growth Forest Hike

Note: long hike on uneven terrain. Enjoy a 4-mile hike through the massive yellow birch and hemlocks surrounding Sack Lake.

Learn about the ecology and importance of old-growth forests while being immersed in vibrant fall color. No bathrooms. Fundraiser for NRF.

Friday, October 1, 10AM-1PM Pine Lake, Iron Co. Leader: Troy Walters Limit: 10

Cost: $28 per person

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147 & 151 144. Wyalusing: A Hike Through Time Note: steep hike and rock stairways. Hike along the bluffs high above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. See stunning vistas and learn about the unique geologic, natural, and human history of this beloved park. Fundraiser for Friends of Wyalusing State Park Endowment Fund.

Saturday, October 2, 1-4PM

Bagley, Grant Co. Leader: Bruce Klang Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

145. Turkey Vultures Up Close

Hike the bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park to marvel at more than 100 migrating turkey vultures gathering in their night roost.

Learn about turkey vulture natural history and meet a charming live vulture up close!

Fundraiser for NRF. Ages 7+ Sunday, October 3, 2:30-7PM

Baraboo, Sauk Co. Leaders: Lisa Hartman & Mike Mossman Limit: 12

Cost: $28 adult, $18 child, per person

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146. Fall Sparrows at Cherokee Marsh

Autumn skies bring migrating sparrows, including white-crowned, white-throated, fox, Lincoln’s, clay-colored, song, swamp, and field sparrows. Learn to ID these challenging birds and maybe spot some late warblers and other migratory birds.

Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Friday, October 8, 2:30-4:30PM

Madison, Dane Co. Leaders: Kim Kreitinger & Diane Packett Limit: 12

Cost: $38 per person

147. Creating Spaces for Crane Conservation

Tour the International Crane Foundation to discover how this Wisconsin-based non-profit is helping protect ecosystems and safeguard crane populations. Enjoy the new $10 million expansion including newly renovated interpretive sites and crane exhibits. Also explore a tall grass prairie and see what it takes to raise endangered cranes.

Saturday, October 9, 9-11AM

Baraboo, Sauk Co. Leader: Benjamin Lam Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

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148. Primitive Fire Making Extravaganza

Build your confidence for any outdoor excursion! Learn the fine details of constructing and using a bow drill for fire making, tips for gathering fuel from the landscape, knife use, and safety. A great hands-on experience for expanding your outdoor survival skills. Ages 12+ Saturday, October 9, 9AM-5PM

Manitowish Waters, Vilas Co. Leader: Mark Zanoni Limit: 10

Cost: $43 adult, $33 child, per person

149. Archaeology at Silver Mound

Note: off-trail, steep terrain and loose rocks.

A distinctive flint stone was mined at Silver Mound by Native Americans for at least 13,000 years and chipped into spear tips, knives, and tools. Hidden in the modern forest are hundreds of ancient quarry pits and shelters, some with rock carvings and paintings. Visit these relics of the past and learn the craft of flintknapping. Fundraiser for NRF.

Choose one session to attend:

149-A. Saturday, October 9, 11AM-2PM

149-B. Sunday, October 10, 11AM-2PM Hixton, Jackson Co. Leaders: Robert Boszhardt & Danielle Benden Limit: 10

Cost: $48 per person

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150. Northern Saw-whet Owls: Carpenter Nature Center

Venture out with the research banding team at Carpenter Nature Center as they check mist nets and band northern saw-whet owls.

Learn the natural history of this tiny predator and marvel up close at this mysterious bird of prey. Ages 7+

Choose one session to attend:

150-A. Thursday, October 14, 8-10PM

150-B. Thursday, October 28, 8-10PM Hudson, St. Croix Co. Leader: Jennifer Vieth Limit: 10

Cost: $18 adult, $8 child, per person

151. Wallace Grange, Sandhill Game Farm & Crane Roosting

Discover the world of Wallace Grange, and the very beginnings of wildlife conservation in Wisconsin. Explore the 10,000-acre Sandhill Game Farm that he established and managed from 1937 to 1962 which supplied deer, grouse and other species essential for restocking programs statewide.

Then visit Sandhill Wildlife Area, another of his conservation legacies, and watch as thousands of sandhill cranes return to their evening roost.

Saturday, October 16, 4:45-8:30PM

Babcock, Wood Co. Leaders: Dick Thiel & Joe Breitenstein Limit: 12

Cost: $28 per person

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The Lower Wisconsin Riverway is home to incredible avian diversity and the Wollersheim Distillery. Demystify the “little brown jobs” as we search for white-crowned, white-throated, fox, Lincoln’s, and other species of sparrows at Ferry Bluff SNA. Then enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor patio at Wollersheim Distillery as we continue our spirited birding adventures (cocktails not included in trip price). Fundraiser for NRF.

Friday, October 22, 2-5PM Sauk City, Sauk Co. Leaders: Kim Kreitinger & Cait Williamson Limit: 10

Cost: $38 per person

153 153. Migration on the Mighty Mississippi

A site to behold! Expect to see more than 250 bald eagles and 100,000 waterfowl on this caravan tour to several birding hot-spots along the Mississippi River, including famous Pools 8 and 9. See swans, pelicans, eagles, and hawks at the peak of migration at this Globally Important Bird Area. Fundraiser for Bird Protection Fund.

Choose one session to attend:

153-A. Friday, November 5, 8:30AM-2PM

153-B. Saturday, November 6, 8:30AM-2PM La Crosse, La Crosse Co. Leaders: Jim Nissen & Steve Houdek Limit: 12

Cost: $48 per person*

*A majority of the cost per person for this trip is tax-deductible.

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Calling all outdoor-loving, adventure-seeking 20- and 30-somethings!

The Wayfarers are the young professionals of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. We hope to continue in-person trips, workdays, and happy hours soon, but until then we invite you to join us for virtual conservation-themed events like Birding 101, the Night Sky, and Wisconsin’s Wild Game. Visit our website to sign up for the Wayfarers email list to get the latest news on upcoming events — we hope to see you there!

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Break out your binoculars!

The Natural Resources Foundation’s Great Wisconsin Birdathon is the largest fundraiser for bird conservation in Wisconsin.

Your efforts support Wisconsin’s birds that need your help, including Kirtland’s warblers, piping plovers, whooping cranes, and more.

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Getting involved is easy and fun!

Pick a day this spring to count as many birds as you can, then collect pledges and donations from friends and family. From beginners to birding experts, and classrooms to organizations, the Birdathon is for anyone!

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety guidelines, register your team, or donate at:

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What do you want your legacy to be?

The plans we make today will shape Wisconsin’s future for years to come.

Your estate gift can ensure Wisconsin’s most critical conservation needs will be met, and the natural wonders you love are supported for generations.

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The Foundation was created in Wisconsin, for Wisconsin. Find sample language for your will or trust on our website below, or learn more about how you can leave a conservation legacy for Wisconsin with a planned gift by contacting Camille Zanoni at Camille.Zanoni@WisConservation.org or (608) 409-3112.

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Beyond Fi You love us for our Field Trips, but your membership supports so much more.

Since 1986, members like you have supported our mission to care for the lands, waters, and wildlife of Wisconsin.

Over 35 years, you’ve helped us direct nearly $9 million to support Wisconsin’s highest priority conservation needs.

Through our Wisconsin Conservation Endowment, we also provide permanent support for the places and causes you cherish most.

To date, we hold over 106 funds for Wisconsin’s nest egg.

You are part of a conservation community of over 5,000 members and partners statewide. From the Mississippi bluffs to the Great Lake Shores, your support makes a difference!

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We believe that nature has inherent value and that people can make a difference.

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Your support has restored thousands of acres of Wisconsin’s most ecologically important landscapes.

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