In typical April fashion, 40 volunteers experienced all four seasons over three workdays. Each day brought a surprise. Would it rain or snow? Who would lose a boot to the marsh? The only thing volunteers knew for certain: two-inch thick, white oak deck boards are heavier than they look. Nevertheless, they tackled it all with good humor – laughter was as common a sound as the squelching of muck boots.
Volunteers donated 1,160 hours to build an artistically designed boardwalk constructed of beautiful, rough-sawn, white oak boards providing durability and superior traction. It also features a custom-designed circular bump-out offering a view into the wetland and a safe place for hikers to pass one another. This unique boardwalk is a gem – hike the Lodi Marsh Segment and see it for yourself.
For making this project possible, special thanks to:
- A $10,000 Two for the Trails grant, a program of Athletic Brewing Co., the nation’s leading non-alcoholic craft brewery, helped fund the boardwalk.
- Thomas Ferrella – his generosity enabled us to upgrade the wood used for the Lodi Marsh boardwalk build. Rough-sawn white oak. It’s better for wetlands (less chemicals) and better for hikers (better traction).
- The Dane County and Lodi Valley Chapter members – they helped build boardwalk frames before the project and were crucial project participants.
- Paula and the Lodi Middle School Trail Trekkers.
- Bill Welch and Patti Herman for making homemade chili, muffins, and cookies.
Up Next:
May 18 – 22, Rib Lake Segment, Taylor County
Come prepared to cut fresh tread along the terminal moraine as we begin building four brand-new miles of Trail. This is the first of several projects, which will fill in the gaps along this segment.
See our full schedule of upcoming events, here.
Generous Sponsors of the 2022 MSC Trailbuilding Season include:
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