The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual spring wildflower guided hike Saturday, May 11, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Those interested in carpooling or caravaning to the trail head should meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot. The parking lot is located at 120 N.… Read More »
Joe Tope will share his experiences in viewing eclipses and stargazing at the Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Friends of the Black River meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub in the Lunda Community Center. The meeting is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, email info_fbr@yahoo.com or… Read More »
The Festival in the Park organizers just informed us that the event will be held Saturday, July 13 and not on Fourth of July weekend.
If invasive plants aren’t managed, they can create major issues in the environment. The why and how of forming an organization to address the problem will be presented at the April 10, 2024 Friends of the Black River meeting. The meeting will be held in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center beginning at 6:30… Read More »
Upcoming paddles Saturday, March 30, Robinson Creek: 10 a.m. Sunday, March 31, Halls or Morrison (contact Jeff) Thursday, July 18, Snyder Lake, Clark County, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (tentative) Hatfield Dam releases (whitewater paddling): Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 11… Read More »
The Friends of the Black River needs volunteers for its annual Earth Day cleanup Saturday, April 20, 2024. In Jackson County, volunteers are asked to meet at Castle Mound State Park at 8 a.m. to receive assignments. The park is located on State Highway 27 east of Black River Falls. Admission to the park will… Read More »
Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer Pam (McDonald) Bowe, a Jackson County native, will present a program about the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program at the Friends of the Black River’s Wednesday, March 13, 2024 meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center. The community center is located at 405… Read More »
Jackson in Action Snowshoe Hike Series: Friday, January 12, through Sunday, January 14, Skyline Golf Course Jackson in Action Snowshoe Hike Series: Friday, January 19, through Sunday, January 21, Wazee Lake, start location – turn right at registration booth and follow signs Jackson in Action Snowshoe Hike Series: Saturday, February 9, through Sunday February 11,… Read More »
The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual movie night Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center. The community center is located at 405 State Highway 54, Black River Falls. Social time will begin at 6 p.m. with movie showings starting at 6:15 p.m. The public is invited… Read More »
The use of goat herds to combat invasive vegetation will be the topic of the next Friends of the Black River meeting. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub in the Lunda Community Center. The center is located at 405 St. Hwy 54, Black River Falls.… Read More »