40 Years for the International Crane Foundation

In 2013 the International Crane Foundation is celebrating its 40th year of saving the world's crane population. Their efforts have saved wetlands and increased crane populations as well as improved peoples livelihoods on 5 continents.

Located in Baraboo, it is the only place where you can see all 15 crane species. The ICF is open to the public April 15th to October 31th from 9AM to 5PM.  There are tours available in the summer, or just come visit the birds or hike the trails. Find more information about cranes, visiting the foundations or donating at the International Crane Foundation website savingcranes.org

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Work Play Earth Day

The 5th Annual Work Play Earth Day is coming and the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks are looking for lots of volunteers to help.

 

Events will be held over 4 Saturdays: April 13th, April 20th, April 27th and May 4th at 20 state parks, trails and forests. Volunteers will clean up trash, rake leaves, paint picnic tables and buildings, plant trees, build memorial benches, prepare campgrounds and make the park ready for another year of fun.

 

For a list of which parks are holding events and how to sign up to help visit the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks website Work*Play*Earth Day 2013

 

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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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Spring Sports Show

The 73rd Annual Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Spring Sports Show starts tomorrow through March 10th at State Fair Park in West Allis.

This huge event featuring all things outdoors will run Wednesday - Friday Noon-9PM, Saturday 10AM-9PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM.  Some of the highlighted activities include Stihl Ironjacks Timber Team Lumberjack show, Donnybrook Kennel and the Milwaukee Dog Training Club with the 2013 Sports Show’s Fastest Retriever competition, Usinger’s Outdoor Grilling Stage, Lake-Link.com and the most respected professional anglers and hunters with advice and tips, Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club will score your buck ($10 fee, bring your antlers), a Shooting Simulator, and much much more.

Check out the interactive floorplan and get schedules and event times here Milwaukee Sport Show

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American Birkebeiner

The American Birkebeiner, or "Berkie" is the largest cross country ski marathon in North America. It is comprised of many races, but the premier events are the 54 km (34 mile) classic and the 50 km (31 mile) freestyle races from Cable to Hayward. Over 10,000 people take part in the Berkie each year.

The 40th Annual Birkebeiner takes place February 21st to February 23rd. Registration for this year's eighteen races has past, but there are many events all around Hayward to enjoy before and after the races.

Find more information, event and activity times, and a history of the race here American Birkebeiner

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Winter Wisconsin

No, this isn't about things to do in the snow.

Up in Sawyer County you will find the Village of Winter!  It wasn't named for the season, but for John Winter, a railroad man who help develop logging in the area.

Any time of year is a great time to visit Winter, which sits near the center of the Tuscobia State Trail, and near the Chequamagon National Forest and Flambeau State Forest. Many sites for camping, fishing, hiking, ATVing, hunting and more are all around the area.

Check out Winter Wisconsin.

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Attention Fishermen!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has just released the 2013 Fishing Guide, listing all the season dates for each species.  They also have a 2013 Fishing Calendar, which includes fishing dates, how to identify game fish, and more.

Both the guide and calendar are free and downloadable from the DNR Website Fishing season booklet and 2013 fishing calendar now available

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