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Iron County Trails
ICORE has identified 29 established trails in Iron County, Wisconsin, offering a wide variety of scenery and terrain for walking, hiking, biking, and skiing. Click here for a county-wide map showing all known trail locations (PDF) Site Land Manager Length(miles) Big Island Trail Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area 8.8 Camp Mercer CCC Trail Northern Highlands…
Read More >Meetup
ICORE and other Iron County silent sports groups use Meetup to post upcoming events. You’ll find weekly bike rides, paddles, and more in the summer, ski and snowshoe outings in the winter, and other events throughout the year. Join our Meetup (it’s free!) to get notified of upcoming events and RSVP for events that require…
Read More >2019 NCT Events
April 2019 update from the North Country Trail Association Heritage Chapter: We have a big year planned for the Heritage Chapter. We will complete the 3-mile section from Upson Lake to Foster Falls, complete the re-route east of Wren Falls, install the Bill Thomas Memorial Bridge over the Tyler Forks River at Wren Falls and we…
Read More >2019 Loony Pedalers
April 2019 update from the Loony Pedalers bike group: Snow berms shrinking along roads & driveways, sections of bike trail clear & dry. Lake ice cracking & popping like gunshots mixed with distant thunder, swan butts in the open shallows mooning observers on the shores. Do you feel the threat of spring all around? It’s time to…
Read More >Planning 2019 ICORE events
ICORE is planning an extensive series of events for 2019. Our board members and volunteers are busy planning activities that highlight the history and natural beauty of Iron County, and most events will be open to ICORE members and the general public. The tentative schedule includes snowshoe, hiking, biking, and paddling adventures in and around…
Read More >Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program
The Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program invites you to submit your turtle sightings! The project goals are to document statewide turtle distributions and to identify locations where turtle mortality is high to improve infrastructure and improve outcomes for our turtles. Visit their website to learn more. Photo from the USFWS National Digital Library
Read More >Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade seeking volunteers
The Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade is a photography-based volunteer monitoring project that seeks to collect data on bumblebees in Wisconsin to assist the DNR in managing and conserving these important pollinators. Volunteers will be trained on bumblebee biology, identification, and protocols for collecting and submitting data. This is one of over 20 Citizen-Based Monitoring (CBM)…
Read More >Frog & Toad Survey
The Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey (WFTS) is a citizen-based monitoring program coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP). The WFTS began annual statewide surveys in 1984 and is now one of the longest running amphibian monitoring projects in North America. Phenology…
Read More >Snapshot Wisconsin
Snapshot Wisconsin uses volunteers across Wisconsin to monitor wildlife using a network of trail cameras. It is a unique opportunity for the public to get involved in monitoring Wisconsin’s wildlife. Volunteers are now needed in Iron, Vilas, Price, and several other counties. To volunteer with Snapshot Wisconsin you’ll need access to a property with at least…
Read More >Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II
The Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas “is a comprehensive field survey that documents the distribution and abundance of birds breeding in an area.” By understanding what birds are breeding in Wisconsin and what areas they utilize for breeding, conservationists can gather the information they need to help conserve them. This is a huge volunteer effort, and…
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