Category Archives: Events

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 »

Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanups

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 »

Two films planned for movie night

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 »

Volunteers needed for 2023 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. 26. 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 »

Annual guided prairie flower walk

The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual guided prairie wildflower walk Tuesday, July 18, 2023 beginning at 6 p.m. The site for the walk is on Charcoal Road near Hixton. Steve Humphrey has agreed to again lead the walk. Participants wanting to carpool or caravan to the site should meet in Theisen’s… Read More »