Reserve's events feature train ride, intro to GPS
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Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
For the Herald
Beaver Creek Reserve has several September events planned to connect people with nature. The Reserve is four miles north of Fall Creek on County Highway K.
To register for events, download the form via the Web by logging onto www.beavercreekreserve.org or calling (715) 877-2212.
Wildlife train ride
A Tiffany State Wildlife Area train ride is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. It begins from the parking lot at the Tiffany Wildlife Area. To get there, follow Highway 85 to Durand and take Highway 25. Parking lot is about five miles south of Durand on right side of Highway 25. Look for Tiffany Wildlife Area Parking lot sign near the junction of Highway 25 and Thibodaux Road, which runs parallel to a railroad track.
Spend the day on an open-air, antique train while exploring the wetlands. The round-trip ride, approximately 14 miles, will be led by area naturalists and biologists discussing what makes these wetlands so unique and important to our plant and wildlife habitat. Pack a cooler with lunch and refreshments. We’ll tour and hike the trails, 0.25-0.5 miles each. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Hike takes place, rain or shine!
Cost is $15 for Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve or $25 for non-members.
Introduction to GPS and geocaching
An introductory session about GPS use and geocaching is planned from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wise Nature Center.
Learn the basics of using a GPS unit to navigate and to find geocaches. Geocaches are typically small waterproof containers that contain a logbook and some small trinkets or toys. Basically, it’s hide and seek for grown-ups using a GPS unit.
Discover how to use a GPS unit using the Reserve’s units. Course instruction includes a “hunt” for an on-site geocache at Beaver Creek Reserve.
Register until Wednesday, Sept. 10. Full payment is required.
Cost: $ Friends $5 Nonmembers $7
Fall in the marsh
Join naturalist Mike Harden for an evening interpretive walk at the Augusta Wildlife Area. Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats on the planet. Summer dies slowly in the marsh.
In September the last flowers of summer still bloom, migrating birds congregate there, insects celebrate their last hurrah and critters of all types can be seen preparing for the season ahead. Meet at the reserve at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to the wildlife area or call the Reserve for directions to the site.
Cost is $5 for members of Beaver Creek Reserve, or $7 for non-members.
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