Our last Spring workday will be Saturday, May 6, at a newly acquired DNR easement on Gordon Creek. The DNR is wanting to add more easements in this area and clearing out this section will help to convince other land owners to sign up for an easement. After the work, there will be brats and beer provided by the easement property owner, Kriss Marion, and the Blanchardville Women’s Club to say thank you.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to Noon with picnic to follow (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
What: Cutting and treating honeysuckles, invasive brush, and box elders to benefit trout stream habitat and provide access to the stream. Also, friendly camaraderie, refreshments, coffee, and a chance to give back to the resource!
Where: Driving west from Madison on Hwy 151, take Hwy 78 south out of Mt. Horeb toward Blanchardville. The worksite is on the north side of Blanchardville. There is no parking available on Hwy 78, you will need to park on Baker Street, also known as Iowa Cty. Rd. F. Here is a map. If you get loss, call Jim Hess at 608-288-8662 for directions.
Bring: Bring rubber boots, work gloves, sturdy shoes, and loppers and hand saws; otherwise the chapter has equipment you can use. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be re-filled from our 5-gal water jug. As a conservation club we need to reduce our use of plastic bottles and throw away cups. Reusable coffee mugs will also be available.
Parking: Do not park on Hwy 78. Park on Baker Street (Iowa Cty. Rd F), which is on the north side of the cemetery and across the street (west) from the work area
If you have questions or think you can help, please contact Jim Hess at jimhess5599@gmail.com so we can get a volunteer count estimate. We look forward to seeing you there!
Future Workdays:
July 15 – Basco Unit County Wildlife Area (Neperud property) on the Sugar River.
If you have questions or think you can help, please contact Jim Hess at jimhess5599@gmail.com so we can get a volunteer count estimate. We look forward to seeing you there!
Remember, every workday you attend earns you an entry into the drawing for the Stream Keeper fly rod, custom-built by Jim Bartelt.
Jim Hess, Conservation Committee Chair
Saturday, May 6, 2017 Workday
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Last Updated: May 19, 2017 by Drew Kasel
Our last Spring workday will be Saturday, May 6, at a newly acquired DNR easement on Gordon Creek. The DNR is wanting to add more easements in this area and clearing out this section will help to convince other land owners to sign up for an easement. After the work, there will be brats and beer provided by the easement property owner, Kriss Marion, and the Blanchardville Women’s Club to say thank you.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to Noon with picnic to follow (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
What: Cutting and treating honeysuckles, invasive brush, and box elders to benefit trout stream habitat and provide access to the stream. Also, friendly camaraderie, refreshments, coffee, and a chance to give back to the resource!
Where: Driving west from Madison on Hwy 151, take Hwy 78 south out of Mt. Horeb toward Blanchardville. The worksite is on the north side of Blanchardville. There is no parking available on Hwy 78, you will need to park on Baker Street, also known as Iowa Cty. Rd. F. Here is a map. If you get loss, call Jim Hess at 608-288-8662 for directions.
Bring: Bring rubber boots, work gloves, sturdy shoes, and loppers and hand saws; otherwise the chapter has equipment you can use. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be re-filled from our 5-gal water jug. As a conservation club we need to reduce our use of plastic bottles and throw away cups. Reusable coffee mugs will also be available.
Parking: Do not park on Hwy 78. Park on Baker Street (Iowa Cty. Rd F), which is on the north side of the cemetery and across the street (west) from the work area
If you have questions or think you can help, please contact Jim Hess at jimhess5599@gmail.com so we can get a volunteer count estimate. We look forward to seeing you there!
Future Workdays:
July 15 – Basco Unit County Wildlife Area (Neperud property) on the Sugar River.
If you have questions or think you can help, please contact Jim Hess at jimhess5599@gmail.com so we can get a volunteer count estimate. We look forward to seeing you there!
Remember, every workday you attend earns you an entry into the drawing for the Stream Keeper fly rod, custom-built by Jim Bartelt.
Jim Hess, Conservation Committee Chair
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