Saturday, May 15 2010
Hike in Monches Segment of the Ice Age Trail
Submitted on March 25, 2010 | Sierra Club - Great Waters Group
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join Cheri Briscoe at 9:00 a.m. for a gem of a hike. This is the season for trillium, trout lilies, mushrooms, warblers and rejoicing.
This trail climbs the bank remnants of a glacial melt water spillway, then crosses a meadow before we descend to the rippling melodies of the Oconomowoc River and a spring where skunk cabbage and marsh marigolds grow. We will stop occasionally for awe and learning opportunities. We will hike about 3 miles in and back for a total of about 6 miles. Bring binoculars for bird watching. Afterwards we will stop at Uncle Johnny's in Colgate for lunch.
We’ll meet at the intersection of Waukesha County, Hwy Q and K. The hike is moderate with a hill and some uneven ground. Unless there is lightning we will hike rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Contact Cheri Briscoe for reservations.
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Cheri BriscoeEmail:
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(414) 390-0159Weed-Out Spring 2010 #1
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 9:00am - Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 12:00pm
Schedule for May 15th & 16th:
For full schedule follow the links below.
| Boerner Botanical Gardens | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at the CCC building near the conifer grove |
| Grant Park | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at the tennis court parking lot near picnic area 1 |
| Honey Creek Parkway | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at 8024 Brookside Place, Wauwatosa |
| Juneau Park | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at Kilbourn and Prospect Ave |
| Kletzsch Park | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at the pavilion near the Kletzsch Falls |
| Lake Park | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at 2975 N. Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee |
| Noyes Park | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at the Noyes pool parking lot |
| Oak Creek Mill Pond Area | May 15th: 9am - noon | Meet at the mill pond pavilion |
| Estabrook Park | May 16th: 9am - noon | Meet at the large parking lot near Estabrook Falls |
Erehwon Outdoor Expo
Submitted on May 10, 2010 | Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 10:00am - Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 5:00pm
Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper at the Erehwon Outdoor Expo!
Milwaukee Riverkeeper will be staffing a booth at the Erehwon Outdoor Expo on Saturday, May 15th from 10am-6pm and on Sunday, May 16th from 11am-5pm. The expo will take place at the Bayshore Mall in Glendale, WI.
There will also be a rock wall and the suggested $2 donation to climb it will benefit Milwaukee Riverkeeper's mission to make our rivers swimmable and fishable.
Cheryl Nenn, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, is just one of the many speakers on hand during the weekend to talk about the countless ways to enjoy our local natural spaces.
A long list of outdoor product vendors will also be available showing people how to choose the right gear for any trip they might want to partake in.
For more information about the event follow the link below:
Community Planting Day
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Help beautify the Menomonee River Valley and Hank Aaron State Trail by planting native plants! Come on your own or coordinate a team of friends, family or co-workers! You may get dirty, so please dress appropriately. Feel free to bring gloves and small garden spade.
- Help plant native prairie plants in the Valley along the Hank Aaron State Trail and in Community Park
- Chimney Park along Canal St. adjacent to the 35th St. viaduct
- Please wear work clothes and if you have them bring your own gardening tools and work gloves
- Space is limited! Please contact Joanne at [email protected] for more information and to register for the event