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Invasive Species Forum to be held by Friends of the Black River in March
Register for the Invasive Species Forum
The Friends of the Black River is holding an Invasive Species Forum to inform concerned citizens about invasive species in the Black River watershed and to develop a network of stakeholders to work together to address this very important issue. You are invited to join the effort to halt the spread of invasive species in the Black River watershed.
Representatives of local organizations or businesses are invited to develop a watershed-wide action plan for halting the spread or eradicate invasive species.
When: Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 a.m. until noon (A complimentary lunch will be offered at noon.)
Where: Skyline Golf Course
Registration: There is no charge to attend the forum but preregistration is required.
Register here or call — 608-526-9873 or 608-257-2424, ext. 113.
Registration deadline is March 16
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FBR Members Present Historic Log to State Park
While searching for kayaks, canoes and other items washed away in the September 2010 flood, a group from the Friends of the Black River discovered some logs lodged in the mud. The logs were branded with marks used by loggers during the area’s logging heyday.The group decided to retrieve one of the 16-foot, four-inch white pine log and donate it to the Black River State Forest. Staff from Castle Mound State Park accepted the artifact Dec. 5 when Jeff Polzin, Steve Rake, Jerry Schmidt and Rollie Lee presented their find.
It was thought the tree may have been as tall as 80 feet before being felled and harvested. One end of the log had a capital “E” and some zeros or “Os” stamped on it and a capital “E” and a diamond etched into the side of the log. The lumber companies of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries used the stamps to brand the logs. The brands then helped the companies reclaim the logs when they reached the saw mills after being floated down the river. The stamps were registered with the governing authority of the territory or the state.
Annual Holiday Party Coming Up!
Don't forget the annual Friends of the Black River Holiday party December 5 at the Falls Cinema!
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FBR Annual Holiday Party December 5 !!!
Members of the Friends of the Black River and their guests are invited to attend the annual holiday party set for December 5th at the Falls Cinema. The movie theater is in downtown Black River Falls. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with social time and the film showings set to start at 7 p.m. The film is a documentary about preserving the country’s rivers. Steve Firkins also says he will have videos he has made. The $10 per person admission will cover the film viewing, pizza, popcorn and beverage. Reservations are requested to get a count for food preparation. If you are planning to attend, you may send in your reservation by November 30 by e-mailing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephoning John Elliot at 715-284-1507 or Steve Rake at 715-284-2087.
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Annual River Cleanup Augusst 27. Need Volunteers!
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