Tour Vernon Marsh On Saturday, Join Friends Of The Marsh

Friends of Vernon Marsh
Organization Kick-off Event
August 22, 2009
10:00 am to 11:30 am
End of Frog Alley Road (off Hwy 83)

Call 414-507-8358 with questions.

This event will celebrate the creation of Friends of Vernon Marsh, an organization dedicated to the protection of the Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area.

Agenda (rain or shine)

Ÿ 10:00 a.m: Welcome and Remarks, concluded by a symbolic ribbon-cutting.

Ÿ 10:20 a.m: Informal reception. Light refreshments will be served.

Ÿ 11:30 a.m: Formal event ends. A short marsh hike with DNR staff will follow.

Experts on the Vernon Marsh ecosystem will be available to answer questions and to discuss management objectives for the marsh, and
Friends of Vernon Marsh board members will be available to discuss the goals of the group, reasons for its formation, and membership opportunities and benefits.