Field Trips


Field Trips and Workshops

AUDUBON FIELD TRIPS

Yaktrax, Hike, or Snowshoe, on the East Branch of the Fond du Lac River
Thursday, February 2, 1 pm

Don your winter foot gear, and once again meet Diana Beck at the East Greenway on the west side of the Pick N’ Save parking lot on Pioneer Road, and explore the river as it meanders south. You will see what Fond du Lac looks like from the river in wintertime and watch for signs of wildlife. If the river isn’t safe for walking, Diana will lead a hike along the East Greenway trail.


Snowshoe or Cross-country Ski
at Kiekhaefer Park

Saturday, February 11, 1 pm

Join Earl and Carol Jewett for a guided winter exploration of the hilly trails at unique Kiekhaefer Park.
Snowshoes may be reserved for the event courtesy of Attitude Sports.
Attitude Sports will be hosting snowshoe demos at Kiekhaefer Park starting at 11 am. Park visitors will be able to try various snowshoes at no charge.

Directions: From Fond du Lac, take Highway 151 north to Kiekhaefer Parkway. Turn right on Kiekhaefer Parkway and go to the parking lot on the north side of the road, 4235 Kiekhaefer Parkway.


John Muir Biographies
On April 28, Fond du Lac County Audubon is
sponsoring a field trip to Marquette County’s Muir Park and the boyhood haunts of John Muir, often considered the father of our national parks. Leading us on the trip will be Joel Burbach, the same person who led the producers of Yosemite National Park’s video on Muir. This will be a rare opportunity to hear about John Muir’s Wisconsin life from a well-informed source. To make the most of this field trip and to more fully understand the forces that shaped John Muir’s advocacy for wild places, read his autobiography,
The Story of My Boyhood and Youth. In addition, John Muir’s nature descriptions have stood the test of time, and you can select from any of his essays about wild places you have visited or plan to visit. For instance, those who went on the Grand Canyon raft trip might enjoy his essay on the Grand Canyon. There are a host of Muir biographies that explain his life and contributions,
and any of these will entertain and enlighten you. When the cold winds of winter are blowing outside, you might enjoy one of my favorites of Muir’s writings,
Stickeen.—
Kathleen Stetter




For more information on most field trips contact
Kathleen Stetter after Jan 22: 920-872-2250