Where: School Forest Campground, 1577 Fritz Road, Verona
Why: Get together with School Forest supporters for refreshments and annual updates, and stay for a hike in the School Forest or the FOSF Prairie.
Directions: Take the Mile 77 exit on Highway 18-151 West and turn to go south on Highway 69. Because Highway 69 is closed for construction, take the first right on to Valley Road. Then turn left on Sugar River Road, right on Riverside Road, and left on Fritz Road to the school campground on the right side of the road.
Waiting for overnight campers!
We’re looking forward getting together Saturday, June 11th – The FOMSF Board
It’s spring (FINALLY). Wildflower blooms and singing birds celebrate this season of new beginnings. On May 16, join other volunteers in the Olson Oak Woods, a State Natural Area within the School Forest. Jared Urban, WDNR Conservation Biologist, is leading the workday. He’ll show us how to ID garlic mustard and how to remove it, and he’ll answer questions we have about the area.
We’ll meet at 2 pm at the School Forest Day Lot, 1660 Fritz Road, Verona.
Check out the flyer below for information on what to wear and what to bring. Call or email Jared if you’re planning to attend. Download your a copy for yourself and to share with friends who might like to help. Hope to see you on Monday, May 16th!
Madison School Forest Day Lot, 1680 Fritz Rd, Verona, WI
The City Nature Challenge is coming to the Madison School Forest! For the first time in Wisconsin history, we’ll join over 400 cities in collecting biodiversity data in this global partnership with the Nature Conservancy.
Everyone welcome – No experience needed! Staff from Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR) and volunteers from the Friends of the Madison School Forest will get you started with maps, the iNaturalist app, ID skills, and observation sheets.
The City Nature Challenge BioBlitz brings together volunteer scientists, as well as families, students, teachers, and other members of the community. Around the globe, cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see not only what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal, but also which city can gather the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the event. For more about the project, click here.
The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association is organizing a spring workday in the Olson Oak Woods State Natural Area, part of the Madison School Forest. The workday is on Saturday, March 27 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers will clear fire breaks and remove invasives – – maybe both at the same time! For more information and to register for the event, click here.
Many thanks to USRWA staff and volunteers for their stewardship of this special part of the Upper Sugar River watershed!
Friends of the Madison School Forest 