Multiflora Rose Invasive Removal
The Workday:
We will be working to clear an impenetrable thicket that is beginning to encroach into the Monches Segment of the trail. This thicket is made of the canes of the very invasive multiflora rose. This workday is not for the faint of heart! Multiflora rose is often compared to barbed wire. That’s because a multifloral thicket is armed with very sharp thorns that have no problem ripping your clothes and skin. We will be cutting and grubbing out as much of it as possible. Removal will be challenging, but we will be rewarded with claiming back a pristine area along the Oconomowoc River!
Work Details:
All tools and training will be provided. Volunteers will be required to wear sturdy leather gloves, heavy denim or canvas pants and long sleeves made of sturdy material. Eye protection will be mandatory. This workday is not appropriate for children. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy footwear. Please complete a National Park Service Volunteer Agreement if you do not have one on file. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Park at the Ice Age Trail Parking Lot — Monches/Merton. Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
Scuppernong Segment Maintenance Sweep!
The Workday:
Join the Waukesha / Milwaukee County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a Trail Improvement Day. We will be clearing invasives, restoring habitat, enhancing scenic views and repairing tread along the Scuppernong Segment of the Ice Age Trail in the heart of Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Work Details:
All tools and training will be provided. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy footwear and gloves. Please complete a National Park Service Volunteer Agreement if you do not have one on file. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Meet at the D.J. Mackie Picnic Area parking lot. Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
Photo by Stu Brandel
THIS HIKE HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024.
The Hike:
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance – Waukesha/ Milwaukee County Chapter and the Waukesha County Land Conservancy for a peaceful outing in nature with a guided hike at the stunning Hartland Marsh Preserve and the IAT’s John Muir Overlook loop trail. We’ll enjoy the winter wonderland and discover what makes this place so unique with IAT Hike Leader, Jeff Romagna, and Wisconsin Master Naturalist and Land Management Director, Helen Holtz.
Details:
This is an easy hike suitable for hikers of all ability levels. There is very little elevation gain on this route and the biggest challenge may be navigating snowy and/or icy conditions. All ages are welcome but ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Leashed dogs are welcome. Dress for the weather. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel. This event is free to the public and family friendly.
If you would like to join us afterwards, we’ll head to the Culver’s for some free custard – after all, we’re Wisconsinites and frozen custard (and maybe some cheese curds) is the perfect way to warm up!
Location:
We will meet at the Cottonwood Wayside.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to Jeff, one of your hike leaders.
Photo by Pat Witkowski
About:
The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is offering a series of Weekender Hikes. These hikes take place on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m. Hike details will be available on the Chapter Calendar and on the Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page. Notice! There is a topic/theme for each hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike.
The Hike:
Join us for a celebratory weekend hike on the Waterville Segment! We will do an out and back hike heading south to the brand new addition to the trail recently finished by volunteers. Our theme is the history of the Waterville Community.
Details:
This easy hike will be about 4 miles. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Location:
This final 2023 Weekender Hike will start at The UWM at Waukesha Field Station overflow parking area. Look for the IAT event sign as you approach the hike event.
Contact Information:
Questions or comments about our Weekender Hikes can be made through our Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page or through our chapter email.
Photo by Tim Hahn
About:
The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is offering a series of Weekender Hikes. These hikes take place on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m. Hike details will be available on the IATA Calendar and on the Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page. Notice! There is a topic/theme for each hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike.
The Hike:
Join us for a weekend walk on the
Blue Spring Lake Segment in Jefferson County. We will hike a loop using the Bald Bluff Nature Trail to the Blue Springs Lake Segment to the Stone Elephant, then take the trail behind the Stone Elephant to the horse/snowmobile trail to reconnect with the Blue Springs and Bald Bluff trails to return to the parking lot. Our discussion theme is the History of Blue Spring Lake.
Details:
The hike will be about 4 miles, and of medium difficulty. There are some moderate hills so hiking poles will be helpful. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. For your safety during hunting season, wear blaze orange or other bright colors. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Location:
Look for the IAT event sign as you approach each hike event and park at the Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook parking lot. This parking lot will fit 12-15 cars parked smartly; roadside parking is available south of the lot (north of the lot says private property).
Contact Information:
Questions or comments can be made through our Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page or through our chapter email.
Photo by Mama’s Basecamp
The Hike:
Explore the National Ice Age Trail with us! This month we will be hiking the Scuppernong Segment. This out and back hike will start at Scuppernong’s southern trailhead and will be 4-5 miles in length.
Details:
Bring water. Dress for the weather. Hiking sticks are helpful. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. These hikes are are free, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. Follow us at Hartland Walking Club on Facebook for more details and to stay updated on what’s happening. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Dept. organized this hike.
Location:
Meet at the Hwy 67 Trailhead parking lot.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to either of your hike leader, Jeff.
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Photo by Brad Crary
The Workday:
Join the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for an exciting Trail Building Day. We will be installing tread and clearing the corridor to complete a mile of new trail which will nearly eliminate the entire Waterville Road walk!
Work Details:
As always, our Trail Improvement Day will provide tools and training. Participants should dress in layers for the weather with sturdy footwear and gloves. You will want to bring a water bottle. Please meet at 9:00 am sharp so we can organize into crews. Participants should have a current National Park Service Volunteer Agreement on file. If not, complete the form and bring it with you. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Enter the field just south of W349 S2296 Waterville Road directly across from the intersection with Parry Road, and follow the signs into the field. Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Bring your kids onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
This month the Wee Walkers will complete a Connecter Route in their quest to complete the full Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail in 2023. We will hike south along the road connector route from Foxwood Drive to Fairway Court. It is a quiet, scenic, stroller-friendly road through a subdivision. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This hike is approximately 1 mile long. Costumes are encouraged and, while we’ll skip the tricks, Halloween treats will be provided! Bring water. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance to ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled. You can also just show up at Elmbrook Church Lake Country, too. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
In order to avoid an out and back on the road, hikers will meet at the northeast corner of the Elmbrook Church Lake Country parking lot for a bus shuttle to Foxwood Drive. We will then hike back to the church where our cars are parked.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Start the New Year right by getting your kids out of the house and onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Gorgeous day for a hike coming up with our Wee Walkers one of our favorite parts of the Hartland Segment! We will start at the northeast corner of KE and Cottonwood Ave and head south on the Ice Age Trail to Foxwood Drive and back. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.8 miles. This section of trail is stroller-friendly but it’s really fun for kids with ups and downs, switchbacks, and surprises to explore. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance to ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled. You can also just show up at Cottonwood Wayside, too. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Equipment Depot Milwaukee has graciously given us permission to park in their lot adjacent to the trail; access the lot off Cottonwood Ave and park in the southernmost part of the lot along KE.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
The Workday:
Join the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for an exciting Trail Improvement Day! We will be installing tread and signing on this new 0.25 mile section of Ice Age Trail. This new tread on the Milford property will eliminate a particularly dangerous section of the Hwy C road walk.
Work Details:
As always, our Trail Improvement Day will provide tools and training. Participants should dress in layers for the weather with sturdy footwear and gloves. You will want to bring a water bottle. Please meet at 9:00 am sharp so we can organize into crews. Participants should have a current National Park Service Volunteer Agreement on file. If not, complete the form and bring it with you. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs. Meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa parking lot.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Lapham Peak Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. 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 Sophie’s Squash by Pat Z. Miller. 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 along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Tower in Lapham Peak.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Photo by Jon Jones
About:
The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is announcing a series of Weekender Hikes. We are offering hikes on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m. Notice! There is a topic/theme for each hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike.
The Hike:
Waukesha/Milwaukee County IAT Chapter is partnering with The Hartland Walking Club for our first WeekenderHike. Enjoy this Mammoth Challenge Opportunity with the Hartland Trail Community for a guided hike of the FULL (6.8 mile) Hartland Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Our theme is finishing the Mammoth Challenge. No need to sign up, just show up!
Details:
A bus will first stop at the Cottonwood Wayside for those who want to walk approximately half of the Hartland Segment, then proceed to the Nagawaukee Park and Ride on Golf Rd (STH 83 & I-94) at the south end of the Hartland Segment. A bus will drive us to the south end of the Hartland Segment where we will be dropped off at the Nagawaukee Park and Ride. We will then hike the entire 6.8 miles (5.7 IAT, 1.2 CR) of the segment back to Centennial Park. Hikers will have an opportunity to stop for coffee or lunch in downtown Hartland. As you walk north to complete the Hartland Segment, watch for 12 Mammoth Hike Challenge signs. Hikers who complete the segment will earn a Hartland Segment pin, usually $5 but free of charge for this Mammoth Hike Challenge event!
Dress for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. These hikes are are free, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Follow us at Hartland Walking Club on Facebook for more details and to stay updated on what’s happening. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Dept. organized this hike.
Please Note: Except for the Hartland Segment between Hartbrook Park and Centennial Park, dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after. HOWEVER, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BUS!
Location:
Meet at the Centennial Park parking lot in Hartland.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to either of your hike leader, Jeff.
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About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people — both adults and “Wee Walkers” — together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other.
The Walk:
Join us for an out and back hike ahead of Hartland’s National Night Out festivities! We are crossing our fingers for a Monty the Mammoth sighting, and we’ll have you back in time to enjoy all the fun at Nixon Park, including a live performance by Fat Andy, a fun and family-friendly band featuring a frequent attendee of our Wee Walkers hikes! Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
We will head to Penbrook Park and back for a total of 1.5-2 miles on this stroller-friendly hike. Families may adjust the distance by turning back early or continuing on the Penbrook Park trails. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Walks are led by almost-6-year-old Simon, 4-year-old Ophelia, 1.5-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
If we arrive early, we will be playing at Nixon Park’s playground, but we will gather at the kiosk to start our hike.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Delafield Segment which is adjacent to Cushing Memorial Park. This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our tyke hike will begin after this month’s featured picture book, Boom! Boom! Boom! by Jamie Swenson. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. 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:
We will hike for approximately 30 minutes and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
This hike will start out at Cushing Memorial Park. Watch for yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you the the meeting point.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
The Tyke Hike:
This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our hike will begin after this month’s featured book, Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs by Linda Vander Heyden. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. 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:
Join us on a family-friendly stroll along the Waterville Segment! We will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
Please meet at Lapham Peak’s Evergreen Shelter.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
The Hike:
We will walk the paved trails of Lakeshore State Park and the Milwaukee Lakefront. This 22-acre Wisconsin state park is situated just east of the Summerfest Grounds and immediately south of Discovery World. It is the only urban state park in Wisconsin and features a restored prairie and a pebble beach.
Details:
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water for the hike.
Note: We do not cancel hikes ahead of time due to weather predictions. If that morning we have a deluge, or lightning, we will cancel but have no way of notifying people. If you are not sure, stay home.
Location:
Meet at the southern entrance to Lakeshore State Park. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan behind the Ampitheater on Harbor Drive. Free parking is available there. A “State Park Sticker” is not required.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to Mark, your hike leader, and he will answer them for you.
The Hike:
This Tyke Hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” around the Ice Age Trail’s Hartland Marsh Loop as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way.
Details:
This loop trail is approximately 1 mile long. Recommended for ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. This section of trail is not stroller-friendly. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at the Cottonwood Wayside.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leaders, Aliza and McKenna.
This event has been canceled.
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Hartland Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. 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 What Can You Do With a Rock? by Pat Z. Miller. 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 along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Hartland Library.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Start the New Year right by getting your kids out of the house and onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at the Maple Wayside, hikers will head south to the Cottonwood Wayside for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. They will trek from the Maple Wayside to Cottonwood Wayside and back. Unfortunately, this section of trail is not stroller-friendly. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance (ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled) or simply show up at Nixon Park. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at the Maple Wayside. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
In a an ironic turn of events, today’s Tyke Hike featuring Jamie Swenson’s book,
WE WANT SNOW, is unfortunately canceled.
Have a safe, snowy Saturday!
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Lapham Peak Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. 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 We Want Snow by Jamie Swenson. 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 along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Tower in Lapham Peak.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Photo by Mary Baker
The Hike:
We will walk south on the Fox River Trail to Bethesda Park and loop back to Waukesha’s Schuetze Recreation Center.
Details:
Walk at your own pace for whatever distance you wish (1.7 to 4 miles) on the paved trail. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Bring water for the hike.
Note: We do not cancel hikes ahead of time due to weather predictions. If that morning we have a deluge, or lightning, Mark will send out an email canceling… if you are not sure, stay home.
Location:
This hike will begin at Waukesha’s Schuetze Recreation Center.
Contact Information:
Dick Haas and Jeff Romagna help Mark Miner organize these hikes. Email comments or questions to Mark, your hike leader, and he will answer them for you.
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Start the New Year right by getting your kids out of the house and onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at Nixon Park, hikers will head south for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. They will trek from Nixon Park to Maple Wayside and back. This section of trail is stroller-friendly. A heavy-duty stroller is recommended in case there is residual snow, slush, and/or ice on the path. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance (ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled) or simply show up at Nixon Park. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at Nixon Park. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car or playing on the playground waiting for their hiking buddies to arrive!
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA
WELCOME BY CHAPTER COORDINATOR, Barb Johnson/John Kolbe
• Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
• Welcoming of new members and guests
GUEST(S) INTRODUCTION/COMMENTS (If scheduled)
SUBMITTED OCTOBER 2023 MINUTES & NOVEMBER 2023 LEADERSHIP REPORTS
• Questions or comments
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
TREASURY YTD UPDATE, Russ Evans, Treasurer/Jeff Saatkamp, Asst. Treasurer
HIKE LEADERS REPORTS
• Jeff Romagna – Hartland Walking Club Hikes
• Mark Miner – Midweek Hikes
• Beth Bechtel – Weekender Hikes
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
• In the Mud Award nominations – Pat Witkowski
• This is our last meeting of the year. Join us for our Holiday Celebration on Dec. 9th. at 5pm.
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME