June 6, 2009 RCPA Annual Meeting, Pancake Breakfast, and Paddle

The non-profit Robinson Creek Preservation Association (RCPA) will hold its annual meeting, pancake breakfast, and Robinson Creek paddle on Saturday, June 6.  This year’s event will be held at the Heberlien property on N3228 N. Old County Road I (east side of the road; approximately ¼ mile from the bridge over Robinson Creek, or Highway O).

The breakfast will start at 9 am, with the annual meeting to follow.  The Robinson Creek paddle will begin after the meeting, with put in being at the Old County I bridge.  There will be several take-out options downstream.  Canoers and kayakers are welcome, beginners and experts alike.
The public is encouraged to attend. The cost of this event is only $5, which are the annual dues of a RCPA membership. New members are welcome and encouraged.  The meeting will include a presentation by DNR Forest Ranger Eric Zenz. Dues can be prepaid by sending $5 to RCPA, PO Box 56, Black River Falls, WI  54615.

The RCPA is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Robinson Creek watershed.
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more June Events....

JUNE 6, 9:00 AM SATURDAY

RCPA Annual Meeting, Breakfast, and Robinson Creek Paddle.
This Years Meeting & Breakfast Will Be Held at Teresa Heberlien’s,
N3228 Old County I [About a 1/4 Mile North of County O]
Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee and Juice Will be Provided!
*A Dish to Pass Will be Appreciated*
Contact Don at [715]-284-3315
Canoeing to Follow

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We Wish to Have a Raffle to Benefit Our Scholarship Fund
Harvey at Wood Sales Has Contributed a Gift Certificate
If Anyone Can Find More to Raffle, Please Do!
Bring it With You
We Hope Everyone Can Attend!
See You There!

JUNE 10, 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, BRF CCU

Exxon Valdes Oil Spill Recounted by BRF High School Assistant Principal
On March 24th, 1989, one of the most devastating environmental disasters ever to occur at sea took place in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The vessel, Exxon Valdes, spilled almost 11 million gallons of crude oil into the sea, eventually covering 11,000 square miles. Accessible only by helicopter, the region is habitat for salmon, sea otters, seals and seabirds. Exxon has been widely criticized for its slow response to cleaning up the disaster area.
Mark Wedding, Black River Falls Assistant High School Principal, will recount his first hand experience of the Exxon Valdes oil spill clean up for the June 10th Friends of the Black River meeting. Weddig was the Director of Environmental Education at the Alaska center for Environment in Anchorage in 1988 and 1989. He was involved in the hands on effort to document, clean and rehabilitate wildlife, especially sea otters, affected by the spill.

JUNE 13, 12:45 PM

First Annual FBR Mountain Bike Ride at the BRSF Smrekar Trails near Millston. Some of the state’s finest; these trails interconnect for flexible length of ride. Beginners welcome! Trail permit is required, $4 daily or $20 annual. Pay at trailhead with exact change. Directions to Smrekar trailhead and shelter: CTY Hwy O East out of Millston about 4 miles. Follow trail signs to turn North onto Smrekar Rd on half mile to T intersection. Turn left to trail parking.
Enjoy these wooded scenic trails. Remember water, snacks and bug repellent!

LOOKING AHEAD

JULY 4TH, 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Festival in the Park Pond Paddle at the Lunda Park Pond. All necessary equipment will be provided including kayaks and life jackets. FBR representatives will be on hand to supervise and provide limited instruction. Children and adults welcome for a fun safe introduction to kayaking.

JULY 4TH, 1:00PM  ****  Please Note Change in Time to 1:00 pm, instead of 3:00pm!!! ***
Boat Parade Join other FBR members for the paddling part of the parade near the dam.