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Trail Improvement, Madison Segment, Dane County
June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photo Credit: Cameron Gillie
Join us on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 3, as we improve the Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will clear thick buckthorn and honeysuckle in a beautiful, shaded glen on the Madison segment at University Ridge golf course.
What: What: Clear invasive brush to improve forest health, reveal the area’s natural beauty and enhance the hiking experience.
When: Saturday, June 3, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Where: Enter University Ridge Golf Course through the main gate at 9002 County Hwy. PD, Madison.
Parking: See attached map.
1. Please park in the back of the parking lot near the clubhouse, then take the short walk on the Ice Age Trail to the work area.
2. Park at the Noer Turf Research Facility, 2502 S. Pleasant View Rd. (County M), Verona and walk the Ice Age Trail to the work area. It is a short walk.
3. There will be some parking on the grass next to the dirt cart path shown on the map. Park with all wheels in the grass–please don’t block the path.
**Final preparations are taking place for the AmFam golf tournament to begin on June 5. Expect plenty of activity on the road and in parking areas.
What to wear/what to bring: Wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and lightweight boots. There is plenty of thorny gooseberry and multiflora rose. Leather gloves are a must.
It is tick season. Bring insect repellent or wear outer clothing treated with Permethrin. Lyme disease is no fun–I know from personal experience!
Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch.
Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program: The National Park Service asks that all volunteers file, on a yearly basis, a Volunteer Service Agreement form. In the unlikely event of an injury, a VIP’s medical expenses are covered by the federal government. If you have not filed a Volunteer Service Agreement in 2023, please do so before this trail event: https://www.iceagetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/Packet-Individual-301a-IATR-Staff_508-1.pdf
Courtesy: If you are going to arrive late or cannot come as planned, I understand. Please afford me and your fellow volunteers the courtesy of a phone call, text or email to me as early as possible. Thank you.
If you plan to help on June 3rd, please send me an email (listed below). This is very important so I can plan for enough tools and supplies. It also allows me to communicate with you, should plans change due to weather, etc.
Questions? Call, email or text me. I hope to see you on May 20! Happy Trails—
Link to details: June 3 Trail Improvement Project map