Get outside and enjoy the winter woods! Join our very own forester Bruce Henry and Audubon Upper Mississippi River forester Jeff Butler on Thursday, March 6 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Shady Maple Interpretive Trail on a FREE guided tree identification walk.
Winter is the best time of year for observing tree structures and offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge’s forested areas. The walk will be focused on the identification of trees using bark characteristics during winter conditions. All ages and experience levels are welcome!
The walk will fittingly take place at Goose Island County Park, as it is a great showcase of forest management on the refuge. This walk is outdoors and on an unpaved trail approximately 1 mile long. Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly for the weather. As you enter Goose Island County Park, take the first left off County Road GI to find the Shady Maple Interpretive Trail. Parallel parking is available alongside the road. Please contact us at (608) 779-2399 with questions.