July 26, 2008 Newport State Park, Door County WI	Newport New Visitor Center Dedication NWS raised $230,000 to help make new structure possible. Our funds were used to make a large multipurpose interpretive "Hotz Wilderness Room" and outfit the room with furniture and state of the art electronic media for presentations. We also provided funds for a naturalist /NWS office and Nature Library. The Park now has these facilities along with the entrance and visitor station, lavatories and the Park Staff office all in one unique building next the the Park Entrance. We will use our annual meeting for a gala full day of activities. The main event open to all is the dedication with state and DNR officials as well as NWS folks at 1:30 PM. Come join us!
July 26, 2008 New Glarus	Naturalist Program for Kids Friends of New Glarus Woods are sponsoring a naturalist program for children, ages 6 to 12, at the picnic shelter and playground in the New Glarus Woods State Park on Saturday July 26th at 7:00 p.m.
August 2, 2008 Elkhorn, WI	Festival of Summer Bike Ride       Four routes  10 - 30 - 66- 100 miles.     Sag support / rest stops / Corn Brat ticket included / t-shirt first 100 registrants
August 2-3, 2008 Grantsburg	Crex Meadows Nature Photography Contest, Exhibition and Seminar Amateur photographers are invited to submit their photos taken at the Glacial Lakes Grantsburg properties (Crex, Fish Lake, Amsterdam Sloughs and Danbury wildlife areas) to the first annual nature Photography Contest. The photos will be displayed at the Visitor Center. Voting will take place at the Crex Meadows Nature Photography Contest, Exhibition and Seminar on August 2nd and 3rd.
August 9, 2008 Milwaukee	Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk The 9th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk will be especially exciting since the “Home Run King” himself will be attending for the second time!  Compared with 995 last year, we expect a record turnout near 1,300 this year –up from 1,200 when Hank Aaron last attended in 2006!  The event also features live music, prizes and awards!  Registration begins at 7 AM, with the Run starting at 8:30 AM. Honoring “Hammerin’ Hank” whose major league career started with the Milwaukee Braves, the Hank Aaron State Trail covers seven miles through the Menomonee Valley, linking Lake Michigan to Miller Park.  In addition to providing recreational and educational opportunities, the Trail serves as a commuting corridor between downtown Milwaukee and the western side of the city.  Over the next few years, the Trail will be extended 5½ miles via a former railway corridor beginning near Miller Park and connecting to the Oak Leaf Trail at the Milwaukee/Waukesha County Line. Please see www.hankaaronstatetrail.org for more information on the Run/Walk and the Friends group. For information on forming a team, please contact Robert Peschel at (414) 643-4150 or rpeschel@thesigmagroup.com.
August 16, 2008 Grantsburg	Wildflower Hike Join us as we venture out into the field (Crex Meadows or Fish Lake Wildlife Areas) in search of summer wildflowers. We will drive to the starting point, perhaps stopping along the way to see some roadside flowers, but will walk into the woods or meadows in search of off-the-beaten path flowers. Ample time will be allowed to take photos. Please gather at the visitor center 10-15 minutes before the start time. We will carpool to the starting points (to be determined before the hike). It is not necessary to register for these events. The hikes may be rescheduled in case of rain.
August 23, 2008 Grantsburg	Large Predator Conference Join us as we learn about the large predators in our region and their impact on the food chain and the environment. Top wildlife experts will present these programs: - John Olson: WI DNR: Keynote address - Predators & Trapping - Dan Stark, MN DNR: MN timber wolf - Adrian Wydeven, WI DNR: WI timber wolf - Tim Ginnett, UW -Stevens Point: WI black bear - John Erb, MN DNR: MN fishers, bobcats & lynx - Jim Woodford, WI DNR: WI martens - Kristina Artner, UW - Stevens Point: WI cougar Lunch is provided. Limit of 60 people; reservations are required.
October 10, 2008 Madison	HARVEST MOON FEAST & FESTIVAL The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area present the 4rd annual Harvest Moon Feast & Festival on October 10, 2008 at the Lussier Family Heritage Center 3101 Lake Farm Rd.   Silent auction from 6:00-8:00 pm, and buffet dinner, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Prices for dinner with reservations are: $10/adult, $5/child, under 5 years old/free. At the door $12/adult, $6/child, under 5 years old/free.
October 18, 2008 Friendship	Roche-A-Cri Pumpkin Walk/Haunted Hayride Games 3-4:30 p.m.  Non-Haunted Hay Rides 3-5:00 p.m. Haunted Hay Rides 6:00-8:30 p.m. Last tickets sold at 8:30 p.m.  Hay rides $2.00 Games and face painting are free.  Food and drink concession available.  Free admission. Walk around the 1 mi pumpkin lit mound road. Naturalist Janna Misener will give presentation at 4:30. Starts at office picnic area