Trailbuilding
Trail Improvement, Madison Segment, Dane County
Dane, Madison, University Ridge Golf Course 2FF4+G2, Verona, WIPhoto Credit: Cameron Gillie We're going to continue the series of University Ridge workdays on Sunday, July 9. It's no National Trails Day, but it is apparently Nunavut Day. We will finish clearing buckthorn and honeysuckle from a patch started on Monday, June 12, and resume working northwards near the clubhouse. What: Clear invasive brush to improve forest […]
Trail Improvement, Madison Segment, Dane County
Photo Credit: Cameron Gillie I'm planning a trail improvement day at University Ridge golf course. We're going to make a huge improvement at the Woods Road trailhead! In a few hours we will transform this area from buckthorn jungle to an attractive Ice Age NST trailhead. What: Clear invasive brush to improve forest health, reveal the […]
Trail Improvement, Madison Segment, Dane County
Dane, Madison, University Ridge Golf Course 2FF4+G2, Verona, WIPhoto Credit: Cameron Gillie When: Saturday, November 18, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Where: University Ridge Golf Course. Enter through the main gate at 9002 County Hwy. PD, Madison. Park in the large parking lot near the clubhouse. See map. Parking: Please park in the area shown on the attached map. What to wear/what to bring: Wear a […]
Trail Improvement, University Ridge-Madison Segment, Dane County
Dane, Madison, University Ridge Golf Course 2FF4+G2, Verona, WIPhoto Credit: Cameron Gillie Friends, It's time to head out to University Ridge to continue the trail improvement work we've been doing over the past 14 months. The results of our work are gratifying--I walked the west woods today to the Woods Rd. trailhead The look and feel of the trail is such a wonderful […]
Ice Age Trail Crew: Polk County Maintenance Sweep
What You'll Do: This project will focus primarily on tread repair and erosion control, Trail re-route, signage, and other Trail maintenance needs. Come ready for tread and stone work and some corridor clearing! Location: Indianhead Chapter Ice Age Trail Segments, Polk County Schedule: Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of […]
Save the Date: Trail Improvement, Verona Segment, Dane County
Photo Credit: Cameron Gillie 9AM - 3PM, May 11 and 12, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday) Reddan Woods Reroute We will be constructing tread (walking surface) for a 516' reroute. This bypasses a heavily eroded section of trail that follows the fall line down a hillside, and will follow a more sustainable winding route. More details […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Hemlock Creek Segment, Barron and Rusk Counties
What You'll Do: Help upgrade the Trail near the popular Murphy Flowage Recreation Area. Replace deteriorating bridges and boardwalks, refresh signage, and maintain tread. Download Project Area Map All Talents and Abilities Welcome! There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate in MSC events. Friendly Alliance staff […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Training – IAT-U, Dane County
What You'll Do: Learn new skills from experienced staff and expert volunteers. Ice Age Trail University (IAT-U) classes offer a range of learning opportunities from Trail Plumbing to Vegetative Management to Working with Youth. Download the full slate of course offerings Download Project Area Map All Talents and Abilities Welcome! There’s a role for volunteers […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Training – Crew Leader Skills, Dane County
What You'll Do: Learn the skills you need to lead the next Trailbuilding generation. If you participated in past years’ Trailbuilding events and are ready to take the next step, please submit a short application (see registration section below). Registration: Submit your application to Chad DuChateau, Director of Trail Operations, by May 17. Email chad@iceagetrail.org […]
Ice Age Trail Crew: Langlade County Maintenance Sweep
What You’ll Do: Help us put the finishing touches on Trail in Langlade County! This project will focus primarily on tread work, blazing, and signage, but come ready for other Trail maintenance needs as well. You'll also have a chance to attend hands-on blazing and signage, vegetative management, and outreach training hosted by Alliance staff. […]