Posts by ICORE secretary
Never Too Cold For Camping
Don’t let cold weather, snow or a lack thereof keep you from taking an outdoor adventure this winter. Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System with early-year camping – a challenging and rewarding winter activity. Winter camping is a more primitive camping experience, a challenge many enjoy taking head-on. Water systems (flush toilet buildings,…
Read More >MECCA Moonshoe – January 11 8 pm – 10 pm
Attendees must register with the North Lakeland Discovery Center by January 9th
Read More >Winter Lake Ecology Program
Join Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) and Trees For Tomorrow in exploring winter lake ecology. This free event will be held on Thursday, January 23 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm at Trees For Tomorrow. After an indoor introduction, we will venture out on frozen Silver Lake to collect physical data on the lake including ice thickness,…
Read More >Mercer Bike Trail Update 10/15/2024 for Annual Meeting
Current Mercer Bike Trail Improvements: Ongoing bike trail maintenance contract between Mercer Parks Board and MECCA Mercer Bike trail logo created; trail signs designed and installed; including mileage markers and Natl Rec Trail signs. QR code leads to trail maps and new town of Mercer maps New trailhead at Carow Park with kiosk, air…
Read More >Open House Mercer Ranger Station
Mercer Ranger Station will be hosting an open house. Come and tour the new facilities and enjoy refresments. Location: 5291 State House Cir, Mercer, WI 54547 When: Tuesday October 29th Time: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Read More >Heritage Chapter November Work Weekend – Saturday Nov. 2 & 3
Our main focus will be trail construction along the Potato River north of Foster Falls and Sullivan Fire Lane. Volunteers may choose to help both days or just one of the days. Where And When To Meet: Please meet at the entrance station at Copper Falls State Park on Hwy 169 just east of Mellen…
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News
DNR Parks And Recreation News What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas Fall is here! Visit a state forest, like the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, to take in the sights of the season. Fall In Love With State Forests Both state forests and state parks are dedicated to…
Read More >ICORE Annual Meeting Tuesday October 15
ICORE invites you to join us for an evening you are sure to enjoy! We will start the evening out with our general meeting with updates on ICORE’s organization and its events and projects. Following the general meeting agenda we will have a Potluck Dinner with a Prentation by Jim Bokern on the fascinating history…
Read More >Join Northwoods Land Trust for Wisconsin Land Trust Days
Eagle River, WI – Northwoods Land Trust is delighted to announce it will host Hike the Heights at Minocqua Winter Park on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1-3 pm. The event will take place at Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua, WI and is open to everybody. During the event, guests will hike a 5 km/3…
Read More >ICORE/Heritage Chapter North Country Trail Hike
COPPER FALLS STATE PARK NORTH END The hike will be through OLDER FOREST and include views of the BAD RIVER. The distance of the hike will be determined by the hikers. Lead by Bethany Thomas and Diane OKrongly Date: September 7, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Where to meet: Copper Falls State Park Entrance- 36683 Copper…
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