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 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
The Ice Age Trail Alliance – Lodi Valley Chapter invites you to join us 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.
Event details: Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 am
Location details: We will meet at the Robertson Trailhead; Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance – Lodi Valley Chapter invites you to join us 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.
We hope to see you at the Tyke Hike!
Event details: Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 am
Location details: We will meet at the Slack Hill Road Trailhead; Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs.
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 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
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED!!!
The Ice Age Trail Alliance – Lodi Valley Chapter invites you to join us for our next Tyke Hike! During this hike we’ll enjoy whatever winter weather we happen to have! These short walks are designed for young children accompanied by an adult, with a focus on noticing things in nature.
We hope to see you at the Tyke Hike!
Event details: Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 am
Location details: We will meet at the Robertson Trailhead on Riddle Road; Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs.
Family Scavenger Hike, Straight Lake Segment, Indianhead Chapter
Bring the kiddos and join us for a family-friendly hike along an easy-to-traverse section of the Straight Lake Segment. Keen eyes will spot nature’s little gifts (and yellow blazes!) during this nearly two-mile scavenger hike. Volunteer shuttles will take you and your littles back to your vehicle. Enjoy a special snack, brownies, made by chapter volunteer Corrine “Cork” Lundberg.
This hike is in partnership with the Polk County Social Services Department to help raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Distance: 1.7 miles
Hike Start: Trail Access and Parking along 280th Ave.
Hike End Point: Park Entrance parking lot (270th Ave. and 120th St.) with shuttles back to the start.
A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required to enter the Straight Lake State Park. (Vehicle admission stickers can be purchased at the park through self-registration or online).
Recommendations:
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, water, and a snack.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Photo credit: Kris Van Handel
Photo by Christopher White
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a family-friendly hike to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail on a paved trek along the Bark River! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of Waukesha County’s Hartland Segment. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend!
Tyke Hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Specifically, they can cover up to 1.5 miles over the course of 1-2 hours. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is A Fall Ball For All by Jamie Swenson. We will start our hike at the beginning of the Hartland Segment trailhead. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration – stops at the playground are likely! Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Bring water.
Location:
The yellow Tyke Hike Signs will guide you to the meeting point at Hartland’s Centennial Park parking lot.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them.
Get lost in the right direction with us!
