Fun in the Fall

Sunny, crisp autumn days are here, and getting outdoors to see the trees in full color are just one of the great things you can do to celebrate the season.  The Wisconsin DNR website has a "Explore Outdoors" guide to help you find all the activities and events year round in State Parks, Trails and Natural Areas - check it out Explore Outdoors

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Friends of State Parks Make Parks Better

Keeping our State Parks looking good and running smoothly isn't just a job for the DNR. Many parks have "Friends of the Park" groups that volunteer to help keep the parks clean, make repairs and hold fundraisers.

16 of these groups have recently received matching Stewardship grants for updates to our parks. See this article from the Wisconsin DNR Weekly News about these grants and the projects the "Friends" will be undertaking.

MADISON – A new marsh boardwalk at Horicon Marsh, a new accessible cabin at Harrington Beach State Park and a group picnic shelter at Rib Mountain State Park are among the improvements that will be made thanks to 16 state park friends groups that received matching grants from the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program.

The State of Wisconsin Building Commission last month approved the release of $248,600 in Stewardship property development funds for the 16 friends group projects that will begin this spring and summer after contracts are issued in early March 2013. These friends groups are providing a total of $668,000 in cash match for these projects.

Full story 16 ‘friends groups’ receive Stewardship grants for state park, forest and trail improvements

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Cross-County Skiing

Wisconsin is a great place for Cross-Country, or Nordic, Skiing.  Over 700 miles of trails to explore, and events such as candlelight skiing, make this winter sport very popular in the state. It's a great way to get outdoors and enjoy winter's natural beauty.

Check out more information on trails and skiing events at Travel Wisconsin Escape to the X-C Trails

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Great Wisconsin Birdathon

May 12th is International Migratory Bird Day, and here in Wisconsin many will be heading outdoors to see up to 350 different species of birds that spend time in our state.

This year the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative is promoting the first ever Great Wisconsin Birdathon, a fund raiser to support state and local bird conservation programs.  During the month of May teams of 2 or more gather pledges then spend a day bird-watching and identifying bird species. This is the first year for this event, but the WBCI hopes to make it an annual fund raiser.

Get all the details for participating in or donating to the Great Wisconsin Birdathon here first-ever Great Wisconsin Birdathon

If you're new to birding, several Wisconsin State Parks are hosting events on May 12th - see the event list here "Opening Day" for birdwatchers is May 12

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100 Years of Devil's Lake State Park

In 2011 Devil's Lake State Park will be 100 years old, and as part of the celebration the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park are sponsoring a photo contest!

If you have never seen the beauty of this area, now's the time to head to Baraboo and visit this scenic park - and don't forget your camera. There are several categories for competition, and the entry deadline is March 1, 2011.

Rules and entry form can be found here www.devilslakewisconsin.com/2010/07/06/devils-lake-photo-content/

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