Volunteer with the Wisconsin State Park System

Spruce Lake Bog State Natural Area is one of the most southerly bogs in Wisconsin.  The site is rich in plants more characteristic of northern Wisconsin sphagnum bogs.  It was designated a state natural area in 1968.  It contains a variety of sedges, shrubs and herbaceous plants and there is a boardwalk that leads to the 35 acre lake.  For many years, reed canary grass has been spreading into the bog.  After five years of volunteer efforts, we are seeing a return of many more orchids, ferns and other unique plants along the boardwalk.

Volunteer days for reed canary grass removal in Spruce Lake Bog SNA are as follows.

Tuesday, June 9^th from 5 pm to 7 pm

Thursday, June 11^th from 5 pm to 7 pm

Saturday, June 13^tt from 9 am to noon.

Meet at the Spruce Lake Bog parking lot on Airport Road.

The schedule of dates list the group outings of the Stewards of the Northern Kettle Moraine and are planned to optimize our collective efforts. We would like to accommodate additional dates and times that better fit any interested individuals or groups; please call Connie at 920-533-8939 with any requests or proposals.  We will not be volunteering in August, but will start again in fall with woody invasive species removal. Our fall volunteer schedule will be in the next issue of the Friend’s newsletter.

The Friends of the Kettle Moraine have long been committed to preserving and protecting our land and water.  We hope by volunteering, you will experience the deep rewards that come from contributing to the preservation of biodiversity in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit.

Please contact Connie Ramthun, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions or concerns.  She will put you on the emailing list with details of the work involved, what to wear and what to bring.  Her email address is connieramthun@gmail.com.  You will also get a reminder on the workdays a few days beforehand.