Join the Lodi Valley Chapter for this fun Hiker Meet & Mingle at LaGrotta Wine Bar! Come talk Trail with fellow hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, meet new hiking buddies, and enjoy wines from around the world.
NA cocktails and NA beer will also be available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring outside food to the event.
For more information, email Kim Cooke, Lodi Valley Chapter Coordinator at LodiValleyChapter@iceagetrail.org.
This event counts for Mammoth Hike Challenge bonus miles!
Join us for a hike on the Lodi Segment of the Ice Age Trail! Starting at the Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber building, this guided hike will take you through downtown Lodi to Veteran’s Park and through the historic district. We’ll make our way across the unique, 150-foot long Rainbow Bridge to the high school before heading back to the Chamber.
Meet at the Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce building at 120 Portage Street in Lodi. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather.
For more information, email Kim Cooke, Lodi Valley Chapter Coordinator at LodiValleyChapter@iceagetrail.org.
Join the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a Tyke Hike along the Gibraltar Rock Segment. This slow-paced, short, nature-focused walk is designed for especially for young children (accompanied by an adult). During this hike we’ll look for early signs of fall.
Meet at the Slack Road Trailhead.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful.
For more information, contact Patti Herman: phone, 608-843-3926, or email, billpatti@charter.net
We hope you’ll join us!
Featured image by: Chip Nitschke
Join the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a Tyke Hike along the Lodi Segment. This slow-paced, short, nature-focused walk is designed for especially for young children (accompanied by an adult). During this hike, a scavenger hunt will help sharp-eyed youth notice particular aspects of nature.
Meet at the Lodi High school Pool Parking lot at 10:00 a.m. (See image below)
Costumes encouraged, but also wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful.
Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, contact Patti Herman: phone, 608-843-3926, or email, billpatti@charter.net
Join us for a short walk in the light of the full moon. Treat yourself to an out-and-back hike featuring a prairie with views of the Lodi Marsh and bluffs. Tromp across a boardwalk hovering above the wetland for which this segment is named.
Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Pines Trail Access and Parking (see image below) noted with the pin icon.
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. Bring a light; it may be dark for the walk back to our vehicles. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Rachel Roberts
Join the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a Tyke Hike along the Lodi Marsh Segment. This slow-paced, short, nature-focused walk is designed for especially for young children (accompanied by an adult). During this hike, a scavenger hunt will help sharp-eyed youth notice particular aspects of nature.
Meet at the Twin Pines trailhead of the Lodi Marsh Segment on Lodi Springfield Road (Riddle Road).
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, contact Patti Herman: phone, 608-843-3926, or email, billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Karen Smith
Join us for a short walk in the light of the full moon. Treat yourself to a spectacular hike with simultaneous views of the setting sun over Devil’s Lake State Park and the moon rising in the east.
Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Access and Parking at Slack Road (Gibraltar Rock Segment). From there, we’ll walk up to Steenbock Preserve’s mesic prairie (a one-mile walk one way) to enjoy the coincidence of the sunset and moonrise.
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. Bring a light; it may be dark for the walk back to our vehicles. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Rachel Roberts
Join us for a short walk in the light of the full moon. The March full moon is often called the Worm Moon to signify the warming earth as in preparation for spring. Meet at the Twin Pines trailhead of the Lodi Marsh Segment on Lodi Springfield Road.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and bring a light as well, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Rachel Roberts
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance Lodi Valley Chapter for our next Tyke Hike at the Lodi Marsh Segment. These short walks are designed for young children accompanied by an adult, with a focus on noticing things in nature. During this hike we’ll look for what’s going on in early spring.
Meet at the Twin Pines trailhead of the Lodi Marsh Segment on Lodi Springfield Road.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Karen Smith
Join us for a special candlelight hike at the Gibraltar Rock Segment on February 24. Hike along an illuminated path up the hillside to watch the full moon. February’s moon is called the snow moon.
Meet at the Ferry Landing Parking Lot, Hwy 113 Lodi at 7:30 p.m.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and bring a light as well, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Rachel Roberts
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance Lodi Valley Chapter for our next Tyke Hike. These short walks are designed for young children accompanied by an adult, with a focus on noticing things in nature. During this hike we’ll look for what’s going on in winter.
Meet at the Gibraltar Rock Segment parking lot at Gibraltar Rock Road.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Lisa Jones
Wolves have howled at the Moon for centuries, yet it is still there…
Join us on Thursday evening, January 25th, for a short walk (perhaps to howl?) in the light of the full moon at the Lodi Marsh Segment. The January full moon is often called the Wolf Moon or sometimes the “stay at home” moon…but come out and howl!
We will meet at the Robertson Trailhead on Lodi/Springfield Road at 7:30 pm. Watch for the yellow “Ice Age Trail Event” signs. For directions visit:https://goo.gl/maps/RE2C5
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy shoes, and bring a light as well, and in case of slippery conditions, a walking stick is useful. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information, call Bill @ 608-843-3926 or email at billpatti@charter.net
Featured image by: Cameron Gillie
What You’ll Help Do
Remove invasive brush from the oak savannas and woodlands using loppers and hand saws. Invasive trees will be brought down, too, by trained sawyers. This effort helps reveal the viewshed of Lake Wisconsin and the Baraboo Hills. Provided there is adequate snow cover, we’ll burn the brush piles, too.
Schedule:
Join us each day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, and learn what it takes to restore the savannas of the Steenbock Preserve.
Lunch is provided each day.
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
We need swampers (volunteers who create brush piles) and brush-cutters. NPS certified sawyers are welcome and encouraged to bring their chainsaw and PPE.
However, no experience is necessary and there’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Friendly staff and certified volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training to get you started right away.
Registration:
To help us plan this event with your needs in mind, please register by Monday, February 3, 2025.
Limit: 50 volunteers.
Parking and Volunteer Check-In
- Registrants will receive a confirmation email a day or two ahead of the project, containing parking and check-in information.
- There is no overnight camping or base camp for this project.
What to Bring
- Bring winter-appropriate footwear such as insulated boots. Ice cleats (Micro Spikes, Yak Traks, etc.) and walking sticks are highly recommended for for secure footing.
- A plastic sled and/or backpack for hauling gear may prove helpful.
- Appropriate ‘near-fire’ clothing (no synthetics – leave that fancy coat at home).
- Clothing to dress in layers (for warmth and to keep dry).
- A daypack, sunscreen, and leather gloves.
- A water bottle(s) and a thermos filled with a warm beverage.
- NPS certified sawyers are welcome and encouraged to bring their saws and PPE.
Questions?
Please contact Steve Pence, Land Restoration Specialist, by emailing: steve@iceagetrail.org
We hope to see you soon!
Happy Trails,
The Gibraltar Rock Segment Project Team
