Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE)
January 2019
Nicolet College: Winter Ecology Snowshoe and Lunch
hiOn Friday, January 18, Mercer naturalists John Bates and Mary Burns will lead a Winter Ecology Snowshoe Hike and Lunch on the MECCA trail for Nicolet College's "Outdoor Adventure" series. Register online at www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/outdoor-adventure Photo of snowshoers on the MECCA…
Find out more »February 2019
Interstate Falls Snowshoe Hike
The scenic beauty of Interstate Falls in Hurley, Wisconsin, is a sight to behold in all seasons. The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) and ICORE will sponsor a snowshoe hike with John Bates at Interstate Falls in on Thursday, February 7…
Find out more »Lake Ice and Climate Change
“What does lake ice tell us about climate change and the loss of winter?” Lake ice cover provides a clear indicator of climate change and variability. Because human observers have recorded the dates of ice on and ice off on…
Find out more »April 2019
Land Trusts and Conservation Easements in Iron County
Bryan Pierce, executive director of the Northwoods Land Trust, will offer a presentation on land trusts with an emphasis on conservation easements and purchases in Iron County at 6:30 p.m. on April 16, 2019 at the Mercer Public Library. (PLEASE…
Find out more »Managing your private forest in Wisconsin
Christine Paulik will present a talk on "Managing Your Private Forest" on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercer Public Library. This program will be focused on the needs of landowners with 10 or more acres of forested…
Find out more »May 2019
Hurley Non-Motorized Trailhead Work Day
Members of the ICORE Trails committee will host a work day at the Hurley Non-Motorized trailhead. The group will be brushing, planting new native plants and trees, and preparing the trailhead for the summer season. All are welcome to help!…
Find out more »Hurley/Iron Belle Trail Walk
ICORE will sponsor a trail walk and fun day on the Hurley and Iron Belle Trail. This event will be a chance to walk the Iron Belle Trail, relax at the Hurley Non-Motorized Trail head, and enjoy activities for families…
Find out more »June 2019
North Country Trail hike
Saturday, June 1st is National Trails Day. Celebrate on the North Country Trail with an ICORE-sponsored hike with botanist Ian Shackleford and Bethany Thomas of the North Country Trail Association Heritage Chapter. Meet at the Casey Sag Road trailhead at…
Find out more »Mercer Bird Festival
Mercer is recognized as a Bird City by Bird City Wisconsin, and the annual Mercer Bird Festival offers programs to educate residents and visitors about birds and sound conservation practices. The Mercer Bird Festival will be held in conjunction with…
Find out more »Wetland Talk and Hike
Join us for a wetland talk and hike in the Springstead area. This program is sponsored by ICORE and by the Northwoods Land Trust. Please check back for further details. -- Photo by Aaron Carlson, used under Creative Commons license
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