28 August 2024

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LAKES OF THE KETTLE MORAINE

LAKES OF THE KETTLE MORAINE


LAKES OF THE KETTLE MORAINE The Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit has more than one dozen lakes and ponds; mostly kettles, but also two impoundments of the Milwaukee River. The eight lakes listed below range in size from 477 acres (Long Lake) to less than seven acres, accounting for a total of 786 acres. A state park vehicle admission sticker is required at some boat landings.

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BENCHES

BENCHES


BENCHES from page 1 “Jake got involved with our (Milwaukee) River project by showing up for Spring River Clean Up years ago and he has helped in many ways. He has helped with running water quality testing, Hope’s Landing maintenance (on Riverview) and advocating for the river to our Village Board,” stated Kober. “He is passionate about water quality and appreciating the river.”

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Friends Of _e Kele Moraine

Friends Of _e Kele Moraine


Friends Of _e Kele Moraine The Friends of the Kettle Moraine is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation and enhancement of the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit. The group was created in the mid 1980s to inform and educate the public. The general goal was to develop a greater appreciation and environmental awareness of Wisconsin natural resources. Specific

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GARDEN

GARDEN


GARDEN from page 1 away will be helpful to get more water and oxygen to the tree’s roots. This new “soil” was shoveled up and moved to the garden to be used as the base to put the plantings in. Lastly, they brought new mulch for the trees from the pile across the road. The plantings will probably be happening in spring, but with the enthusiasm they are encountering, it could be sooner.

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For _e Horseriders

For _e Horseriders


For _e Horseriders The Northern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association (NKMHTA) was established in 2003 to provide area equestrians an opportunity to make an impact working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources preserving, improving, and developing equestrian facilities in the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest is dedicated to serving

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SPECIAL INTEREST

SPECIAL INTEREST


SPECIAL INTEREST from page 10 birch, American elm, black ash, and basswood lowland forest. East of the small lowland forest is a more dense conifer swamp of mainly white cedar but also tamarack and black spruce. A good representative understory is present. A small bog lake occurs in the eastern portion of the natural area. Milwaukee River and Swamp is owned by the DNR and was designated

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Kettle Moraine State Forest –  Northern Unit Upcoming Public Programs

Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit Upcoming Public Programs


Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit Upcoming Public Programs Monday, September 9 & October 14 – Trail Stewardship Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Help rangers clear woody vegetation along the mountain bike trails to maintain the system and improve user experience! Activities will include brush cutting and hauling; no experience is necessary. We recommend bringing water, lunch, bug repellent,

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Enjoy Oktoberfest in  Dundee October 5

Enjoy Oktoberfest in Dundee October 5


Enjoy Oktoberfest in Dundee October 5 TOM HINCHLIFFE MILL PARK DIRECTOR Excitement is building for the Dundee Mill Park Oktoberfest to be held on Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the historic Dundee Mill. The Mill was built in the 1850’s in the Kettle Moraine hills as a lumber mill, then a flour and grist mill. It is now available periodically for educational tours. The Mill
21 August 2024

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Bodden Presents Rick Heisler with Citation from the Legislature

Bodden Presents Rick Heisler with Citation from the Legislature


Bodden Presents Rick Heisler with Citation from the Legislature BRADLEY A. PETERSEN OFFICE OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE TY BODDEN On Saturday, August 17, Representative Ty Bodden presented Mr. Rick Heisler of Campbellsport with a citation from the legislature. The citation was presented to Mr. Rick Heisler at the Hunter Safety Field Day in Dundee. The full citation reads: “Whereas, Rick

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