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Tuesday, February 19, 2013—Saturday, June 01, 2013
Cultural Tour for Educators
This week-long tour, taking place July 8-12, explores a beautifully and culturally rich area of rural southwestern Wisconsin, examining land and water issues and seeking a deeper awareness of how people connect with the land. The tour is specifically designed for the needs of K-12 teachers who wish to incorporate local culture into their classrooms. Tour faculty and guest speakers include scholars, cultural and natural resource specialists, artists, musicians and local residents. Graduate credit is available. For more information or to register, click here.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013—Monday, August 12, 2013
Kickapoo Reserve Summer Camps 2013
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is offering Summer Adventure Day Camps for Kids. You'll find hands-on activities and outdoor adventure guided by our caring naturalists who help your child foster positive connections with nature. Programs for youth ages 3-14. Register early, camps fill quickly! More information and registration: http://kvr.state.wi.us/summercamp
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Bike Maintenance & Safety Ride
Bike Maintenance Workshop (10 am - 12 pm)
Learn basic maintenance procedures such as how to change a flat tire, adjust brakes and gears, along with basic troubleshooting. Participants will need to bring their own (clean) bikes and a sack lunch.
Safety Ride (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm)
Get tips on how to ride your bike safely and enjoyably. This on-bike class covers state laws and safe riding techniques followed by a ride to put the new skills into practice. Participants must bring their own bikes and helmets.
Fee: $40/person; $36/KVR Friend. Registration deadline: June 1, 2013. To register call 608-625-2960 or email kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us. To view event poster, click here.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Driftless Dialogue VI: Engaging Farmers in Sustainable Forestry
Farms include more than fields, livestock, and tractors; the woods are also an important part of farms in the Kickapoo Valley. In this talk, attendees will hear stories from farmers about how they use and care for the woods, from harvesting timber and firewood to hunting deer and mushrooms. Unique opportunities and challenges involved in maintaining healthy woods on working farms will also be discussed. Presenter: Keefe Keeley, UW Extension. Refreshments and socializing at 6:30 pm. Talk begins at 7:00 pm. For more information, click here.
The Driftless Dialogue VI series sponsored in part by the Kickapoo Valley Reforestation (Nuzum) Fund.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Cache Bash
Attend a geocaching event that offers family-friendly activities for new and experienced geocachers! Over 20 caches published for the event! Bring your GPS unit. Some units will be available for use. The group will break for a potluck lunch. Please bring beverages and a dish to pass.10 am – 2 pm. Fee: $5/person; $4.50/KVR Friend; $2.50/kids 12 & under (with adult)
Registration deadline: July 6, 2013. To register call 608-625-2960 or email kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us.
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Wetlands Talk & Walk
Join Tracy Hames, Executive Director of Wisconsin Wetlands Association, in an exploration of the flora and fauna of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve's floodplain wetlands. In addition to observing the plants and animals, we will learn about the various types of wetlands in the Kickapoo and the services they provide. Wear field clothes including boots that you can get wet, and bring binoculars. Fee: $5/$4:50 KVR Friend; $2.50 Kids 12-18. Registration deadline: July 27. To register call 608-625-2960 or email kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us. To view event poster, click here.
Saturday, October 05, 2013
Dam Challenge Triathlon
7-mile Paddle, 14-mile Pedal, and 3-mile Run
The Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon challenges participants to compete among the rugged hills of scenic southwestern Wisconsin's rural countryside and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Proceeds from this event benefit the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Education Program. Registration opens July 1st. For more information visit http://kvr.state.wi.us/damchallenge.
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