Dane Savanna Clearing/Restoration, Prairie Moraine CP
We’ll continue our ongoing effort to clear invasive brush and weed trees from the eastern portion of the on-leash area that will host a future extension of the Ice Age Trail. […]
Dane Savanna Clearing/Restoration, Prairie Moraine CP
We’ll continue our ongoing effort to clear invasive brush and weed trees from the eastern portion of the on-leash area that will host a future extension of the Ice Age Trail. […]
Land Stewardship: Priairie Weeding, Prairie Moraine County Park – Dane County Chapter
Photo Credit: Brent Sieling *** You MUST contact the posted workday leader listed below to make sure the workday location or details have not changed, as these events are posted […]
Land Stewardship: Brush Clearing, Moraine Kettles – Dane County Chapter
Photo Credit: Brent Sieling *** You MUST contact the posted workday leader listed below to make sure the workday location or details have not changed, as these events are posted […]
Land Stewardship: Brush Clearing, Moraine Kettles – Dane County Chapter
Photo Credit: Brent Sieling *** You MUST contact the posted workday leader listed below to make sure the workday location or details have not changed, as these events are posted […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: Weekender Hikes – Lapham Peak Prairie
Photo by Brad Guhr Explore the Lapham Peak Prairie Saturday, December 14th @ 3PM The Hike: Join us for a hike through the prairie of the Lapham Peak Unit of […]
Habitat Improvement Project, Fall Seed Collecting – Moraine Kettles Preserve, Verona Segment, Dane County
Join us for a unique opportunity to harvest native prairie seed from Moraine Kettles Preserve, an Ice Age Trail Alliance-owned property along the Verona Segment in Dane County. Walk through […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter – Twilight Trail Hike Series: Eagle Segment
This summer, the Friends of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit will partner with our Chapter on our Twilight Hikes in the KFSF-SU. How cool is that? Each of these partnered hikes will feature a member of their Friends Group leading the hike, giving us an additional insight into the KFSF-SU.
David Lonsdorf Receives Cherished Spirit Stick Award
The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Spirit Stick award symbolizes long-term dedication and service to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and is presented to only one recipient per year. The […]
Dog Hike & Meet-Up – Lake Louie Brewing, Verona
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance members and Thousand Milers (multiple times) Kris Van Handel and Jared Wildenradt, along with their dog Maisy, for this Mammoth Hike Challenge event – […]
First Day Hikes and More!
Start off 2019 strong with a heart-pumping hike and plenty of fresh air! It’s easy to get your 10,000 steps with a hike on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. […]
Winter Hikes and More this December!
Our volunteer chapters are hosting winter hikes and snowshoeing excursions all month long! Revel in the restful quiet of a snow-covered landscape. Feel the crunch of snow under foot, or […]
Dane Oak Woods Restoration, Prairie Moraine CP
We will continue ongoing restoration efforts by clearing invasive or unwanted brush and trees and building slash piles. In addition to hand tool work, properly equipped and trained chain sawyers will be put […]
Dane Garlic Mustard Control, Prairie Moraine CP
Because of our cold April, even the garlic mustard is behind schedule, along with everything else. But we’re sure to find it here. Mostly we will be applying herbicide with backpack sprayers, […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: Eagle Segment Hike
Photo by Alicia Howell Naffier The Hike: Join us as we hike the Eagle Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Eagle Segment skirts the eastern edge of […]
Bringing Together Landowners and Butterflies
One-inch wing-span. Brilliant blue on top. Orange dots under wings. Size of a nickel. This description is of a rather rare insect that resides in central Wisconsin – the Karner […]
Protect Langlade’s Glacial Landscape!
Some of the most geologically significant land on earth exists right here in Wisconsin; Langlade County to be exact. It’s an area where moraines once collided, resulting in amazing glaciation […]
Ice Age Trail Landscape & Geology
During the past 2.5 million years, colossal ice sheets gripped the globe, perhaps 15 different times. Glaciers sculpted about one-third of the earth’s landmass. Sometimes 2 miles thick, they stretched […]
Volunteers Upgrade Structures on the Waterville Segment
Over three official days (and one unofficial), 31 volunteers donated 615 hours to build four structures totaling 450 feet. Ahead of the project, efforts by the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter generated […]
Langlade County Chapter
About the Chapter The Langlade County Chapter has been actively involved with the Ice Age Trail since 1973. Activities include chapter hikes, community outreach, and Trail maintenance. Segment stewards are responsible […]
Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Mid-Week Hike
Join us for a Mid-Week Hike on the Eagle Segment of the IAT. This segment borders two State Natural Areas. One, the Scuppernong Prairie Natural Area, features the largest native […]
Take the Cornell to Lake Eleven Shortcut While You Can!
For years, hikers have shaved miles off a 40-mile connecting route between the Cornell and Lake Eleven segments by following state highway 64. A recent property protection for the Trail, […]
Get Out & Give Back – May 20th & 21st
Trail Happenings! GET OUT: Hikes Boost your happiness; immerse yourself in a healthy dose of nature (vitamin Green!). Dane County Chapter, Cross Plains Segment: Birding Hike Early spring mornings are the time to see and hear […]
A Force of Nature Leads the Way
In August I ran 302 miles. At least half of those miles were on trails, many of them on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Over the 45 hours that […]
Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4!
Celebrate summer’s arrival with a hike! A National Trails Day hike on Saturday, June 4, offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge before summer activities – graduations, weddings, […]