USDA Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers
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Eastern Region EventMedford, Wisconsin, Master Gardner Wildflower WalkHost Organization: Medford Master Gardner and U.S. Forest Service Event location: Medford, Wisconsin Event Date: May 16, 2009 Event Time: 10 am, central time Event Description: A spring wildflower walk will be held on May 16, 2009 on the Medford land base of the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National forest in Wisconsin. This walk, sponsored by the Medford Master Gardner’s, will highlight spring ephemerals native to the area occurring along a short segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The walk will also incorporate a visit to Jerry Lake, a eutrophic lake that is slowly developing into a bog. Event will begin Saturday at the Jerry Lake trailhead at 10 am. Location and directions to site: From Medford, Wisconsin, head north on Highway 13 to the intersection of Taylor County Road M and turn west. Follow County Road M west for approximately 13 miles to FR 571. Head north on FR 571 for approximately 1 mile to the Jerry Lake trailhead. Special notes: Terrain is moderately level; wear good walking shoes. Bugs may be bad at this time of year; bug repellant and/or head net is suggested along with appropriate all weather jacket. Event will be held rain or shine. Contact person: Ann Hoefferle, 715-748-4875 ext. 24. ahoefferle@fs.fed.us. |
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