Category Archives: Events

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 »

Spring 2025 wildflower hike to be held

The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual spring wildflower guided hike Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. Those interested in carpooling or caravaning to the trail head should meet at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The parking lot is located at 120 N. Water… Read More »

Volunteers needed for spring cleanups

The Friends of the Black River Clark County Chapter also needs volunteers for the Earth Day cleanup Saturday, April 19. The Clark County cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to meet at Listeman Park. The park is located at East 15th St., Neillsville. Lunch for volunteers will be provided… Read More »

Volunteers needed for 2024 river cleanup

The Friends of the Black River is looking for volunteers to help with the annual river cleanup Saturday, Aug. 24. 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. An appreciation lunch will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. at… Read More »

2024 Prairie Wildflower Walk

The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual guided prairie wildflower walk Tuesday, July 16, beginning at 6 p.m. The site for the walk is the Brockway Barrens. Participants wanting to carpool or caravan to the site should meet in Theisen’s Supply parking lot on State Highway 54, Black River Falls at 6… Read More »

2024 Paddle in the Park

As part of the 2024 Festival in the Park, the Friends of the Black River will hold the annual Paddle in the Park on the kids’ fishing pond in the Lunda Community Park in Black River Falls, Saturday, July 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event gives youngsters of all ages the chance… Read More »

Spring wildflower hike to be held

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 »