Winter Tree ID Walk on the Upper Miss. Refuge

Get outside and enjoy the winter woods! Join Refuge forester, Bruce Henry, and Audubon Upper Mississippi River forester, Jeff Butler on Thursday, March 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Shady Maple Interpretive Trail for a guided tree identification walk.

Winter is the best time of year for observing tree structures and offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge’s forested areas. The walk will focus on the identification of trees using bark characteristics during winter conditions. All ages and experience levels are welcome!

The walk will fittingly take place at Goose Island County Park, as it offers a great showcase of forest management on the refuge. The walk is outdoors and on an unpaved trail approximately 1 mile long. Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly for the weather. As you enter Goose Island County Park, take the first left off of County Road GI to find the Shady Maple Interpretive Trail. Parallel parking is available alongside the road. Questions? 608-779-2399.