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Volunteers needed for 2026 Earth Day cleanups

The Friends of the Black River Jackson County is looking for volunteers for its annual Earth Day cleanups. In Jackson County, volunteers are asked to meet at Castle Mound State Park Saturday, April 25, at 8 a.m. to receive assignments. The park is located on State Highway 12 east of Black River Falls. Admission to… Read More »

Paddles planned for 2026

Saturday, June 13: Robinson Creek breakfast and paddle, 9-11 a.m. at the Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp at Fall Hall Glen on Robinson Creek south of Black River Falls, email robinsoncreekpa@gmail.com for more information.Saturday, July 11: Paddle in the Park, Lunda Community Park, Black River Falls, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Whitewater releases at Hatfield Dam,… Read More »

Program to feature outdoor attractions in Jackson County

Jackson County outdoor attractions and activities will be the topic of the Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Friends of the Black River public education meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center. The meeting is free and open to the public. Shaun Lescher of Drop Shot Foundation will be… Read More »

FBR to hold annual movie night

The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual movie night Tuesday, December 2, in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center. The center is located at 405 State Highway 54, Black River Falls. The two films to be shown are “Our Great National Parks,” featuring national parks located around the world, and the… Read More »

Film about wildlife refuge to be shown

The Friends of the Black River will show “A Visit From Will Dilg, Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center. The film viewing is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The 50-minute documentary, staring Steven Marking portraying Will Dilg, was created to mark the 100th anniversary… Read More »

Rare plants in Black River State Forest focus of program

Jessica Ross, WDNR coordinator of the Rare Plant Monitoring Program will talk about the program and the rare plants that can be found in Jackson County at the Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Friends of the Black River public meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center in… Read More »

Jackson County man working to rewild property with mock beaver dams

Jim Hoffman, CEO of Hoffman Construction, is now using his construction knowledge and skills gained from constructing major projects to build on a small scale. He’s building mock beaver dams using organic materials. Hoffman will present the program “Beaver Ecology in Wisconsin” at the Wednesday, Sept. 10 public education meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30… Read More »

Volunteers needed for 2025 river cleanup

The Friends of the Black River is looking for volunteers to help with the group’s annual river cleanup. The cleanup will be held Saturday, Aug. 23. Volunteers are asked to meet at Al Young Park in Black River Falls at 8 a.m. to be assigned a section of the river. Al Young Park is located… Read More »

Guided prairie wildflower walk planned in Black River Falls

The Friends of the Black River will co-host a guided prairie wildflower walk Tuesday, July 15, 2025, on the Tim Bodeen property beginning at 6 p.m. The Bodeen property is located at 1040 Pine Street, Black River Falls. The walk is open to the public and any participants wanting to carpool or caravan to the… Read More »