Sat - Jan 10
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Washington Co. Chapter Annual Meeting
Chapter Annual Meeting at Camp Silverbrook in West Bend. Chapter elections and a special program by Dan Seitz and his wife (aka Bisuit and Gravy) are highlights.
Come see what we have cooking for 2009. Hike or snowshoe around the camp from 10 am to 12 noon. Chili dump at noon. Program at 12:45 pm. Contact Craig Sanford at 262-370-3322 for details on what food to bring.
Camp is located in West Bend south of Hwy 33 on University Drive at the corner of Decorah Road. Turn right into camp when the road curves east. Follow yellow event signs. |
Fri - Jan 23
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IAPTF Board of Directors Meeting
Time and location to be announced. Contact the IAPTF at 800-227-0046 or info@iceagetrail.org as the event draws near for details. |
Tue - Feb 03
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Washington Co. Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our February meeting is time for planning our 2009 year. Come to our meeting and get in on the ground floor of another exciting year for our Chapter. Meeting at Pike Lake State Park's main office. Office is on Kettle Moraine Drive just south of State Hwy 60. Contact Craig Sanford at 262-370-3322 for details. |
Sat - Feb 07 -- Sun - Feb 08
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Come one, come all! Mobile Skills Crew Winter Rendezvous, central Wisconsin
You’re invited to be part of this burgeoning tradition at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (http://www.uwsp.edu/CNR/cwes/) in Amherst. Renew acquaintances, hike and preview 2009 projects. On Sunday morning join a spirited discussion that asks how we best focus our trail- and people-building energies. Hey — staff buys Sunday lunch and the IAT needs your voice!
For more information and to register, please contact Tim Malzhan, IAPTF Director of Field Operations (800-227-0046, tim@iceagetrail.org). |
Fri - Feb 13 -- Sun - Feb 15
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WHA Garden Expo - Alliant Energy Center - Madison
This is the premier event each year to promote the Ice Age Trail with a large regional draw. We welcome people and information from all chapters to be here at this wonderful event to promote and educate people about the Ice Age Trail. It's a great time of year to start thinking green, and you can save some green since all volunteers will get free passes to the Expo, and maybe even earn some green for your chapter by selling things. We'll have a double booth space again with plenty of room. For more information or to sign up for a shift of ~ 3 hours, please contact Don Ferber at (608) 222-9376 or d_ferber@sbcglobal.net.
Hours for the Garden Expo start at 2 PM on Friday with set up, and goes until 9 PM. Saturday hours are 8 AM - 6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM. |
Sat - Feb 14
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Washington Co. Candlelight Ski or Snowshoe
Bring your sweetheart along to join the Friends of Pike Lake State Park and our Chapter for an evening ski or stomp around the trails of the Pike Lake beach picnic area. Hundreds of candles will light the way. Bring skis or snowshoes. If no snow, we'll hike instead. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Pike Lake.
Meet at the Pike Lake State Park beach picnic area. South of State Hwy 60 off of Kettle Moraine Drive. A state park sticker is required. Food for sale. Beverages provided at the toasty warm beach area picnic shelter. |
Tue - Mar 03
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Washington Co. Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our March meeting will be dedicated to refining the details of our Chapter's 2009 MSC project at the Polk Kames. Come join us to see how a large project will all get put together (hopefully!).
Meet at the Pike Lake State Park main office. On Kettle Moraine Road just south of State Hwy 60 between Slinger and Hartford. |
Fri - Mar 13 -- Sun - Mar 15
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Canoecopia - Alliant Energy Center - Madison
Another great opportunity to inform peopleabout the Ice Age Trail at this regional event, that's not just for water lovers, but all outdoor enthusiasts. Please consider joining us at our Trail booth to help promote the Trail. Entry to Canoecopia is free for volunteers. For more info, contact Don Ferber (608) 222-9376 or d_ferber@sbcglobal.net. |
Sat - Mar 28
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Washington Co. Hike
Join our friends from Waukesha County for our first segment hike of the year. We will hike 3.0 miles one way thru the twists and turns of the Holy Hill Segment. We will hike new trail, see a large erratic and a surprise on the way. Hike back on the trail for a 6.0 mile total or take a return shortcut. A free return shuttle will also be provided.
Park just west of the IAT trailhead on Shannon Road, 1.5 miles west of County CC. From Milwaukee, take Hwy 167 west to Cty CC and turn north. Shannon Road is the first left turn.
For more information, contact Craig at 262-370-3322, Frank at 414-351-9129 or Russ at 262-968-4489. Bring boots, water and gloves. Plan on wet or muddy conditions. |