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Bird & explore the many ecosystems that mosaic the Dunnville Wildlife Area through which the Lower Chippewa River flows. Hike through bottomland forests to savannas, prairies, swales & water-sloughs. Traverse a variety of habitats to spy uncommon birds such as lark sparrows, Bell’s vireos, redheaded woodpeckers & black-billed cuckoos. Friday, June 13, 8-10AM Downsville, Dunn Co. Leaders: Bill Hogseth & Jeanette Kelly Limit: 12 Cost: $12 per person
64. Fish Passage Along the Milwaukee River
It’s taken years of hard work, but well worth it! Over 100 miles of streams, rivers & habitat are now reconnected to the Milwaukee River watershed—allowing native fish access to spawn in its waters. See this amazing transformation first-hand with the experts. Visit dam removals & a fish passage via an underwater camera. An important project on an historic river! Ages 10+ Friday, June 13, 9AM-3PM Thiensville, Ozaukee Co. Leaders: Matt Aho, Andrew Struck & Luke Roffler Limit: 20 Cost: $12 adult / $6 child, per person
65. Bog vs. Swamp
Discover the difference! First, venture onto a quaking bog mat to search for orchids, carnivorous plants & other rarities at Grandma Lake Wetlands SNA. Then explore Van Zile
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66 Cedars, a primeval old-growth cedar swamp & marvel at the dark, quiet & moss-cloaked landscape of twisted trees. Friday, June 13, 9AM-3:30PM Long Lake, Florence Co. Leader: Thomas Meyer Limit: 20 Cost: $12 per person
66. Eagle Banding & Pontoon Tour: Turtle Flambeau Flowage
Visit an eagle nest & help biologists band eaglet nestlings. Then take a scenic pontoon ride through the Flowage to learn area history & ecology from experts. Enjoy an exciting full-day of wildlife & landscapes! Fundraiser for Flowage wildlife monitoring & the Foundation. Saturday, June 14, 8:30AM-4PM Mercer, Iron Co. Leaders: Christine Paulik & Samuel Jonas Limit: 24 Cost: $100 per person*
67. Canoe the Fox River: Vernon Marsh
Enjoy a paddle down the Fox River as it winds through Vernon Marsh, the largest Wildlife Area in Waukesha County. View birds, amphibians & other aquatic wildlife. For competent paddlers only; canoes provided. Ages 8+ Saturday, June 14, 9AM-12PM Waukesha, Waukesha Co. Leader: Kelly VanBeek Limit: 20 Cost: $12 adult / $6 child, per person
68. Drawing Delights from Willow River
Artists & sketchers — this trip is for you! Walk to the waterfalls of Willow River,
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