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On JUNE 6, 2010 we successfully held our Second Annual Lake-to-Lake Run/Hike Event 2010 and the 2-mile Around Mauthe Lake Family Fun Walk.  Also on that day, participants enjoyed the Spring Nature Fest for all ages which included the following activity areas: Alien Attack, Fascinating Fish, Birds of a Feather and Nature T-shirt Printing.

The race was organized by three non-profit groups. All the proceeds go to support their service projects:

• Friends of the Kettle Moraine for the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center educational displays

• Long Lake Preservation Association for control of invasive exotic species in Long Lake and the state’s Clean Boats Clean Waters Program

• Dundee Long Lake Lions Club for local humanitarian relief and Wisconsin vision services.

    For details and photos of the event go to:
                                                                                       
                            http://www.longlakepreservation.org/lake2lake10k.html 

You can still show your support for one or more of these groups by purchasing raffle tickets at the Ice Age Visitor's Center near Dundee.  Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.  First, second, and third place raffle items can be viewed at:

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Other prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants and vendors.

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The Friends of the Kettle Moraine (FOTKM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation of the Kettle Moraine. The Friends of the Kettle Moraine involves the public in their activities and the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.

We appreciate your financial support through purchases from their gift shop, donations, and/or joining as a member. Anyone can become a member. Your help in planning and staffing special activities in the forest such as cross-country ski outings, hikes, seminars and many other activities is vital.

The Friends of the Kettle Moraine hold regular meetings at the Ice Age Visitor Center (located on State Highway 67, 1/2 mile west of Dundee). Meetings start at 7 pm. The meetings are scheduled for the following dates in 2010:

Tuesday, January 12
Tuesday, April 13
Tuesday, July 13
Tuesday, October 12

The Friends of the Kettle Moraine State Forest help support recreation, education, and conservation of our beautiful state forest. We are in the process on building this website for your information and convenience. Please stop back and watch how we are doing. If you have any information on our website, please feel free to contact Michael McFadzen 920-892-6271.