Pick blueberries and explore unique headwaters habitat at Namekagon Barrens open house

July 13 event will offer opportunity to pick berries and learn about area’s past, present, and future.

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June 28, 2019

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Via Friends of the Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area:

Join us for a fun, free and educational blueberry event!

Blueberries in the Barrens
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
33174 Gomulak Fire Lane, Danbury, WI

Agenda:

8:30 am Gather at the NBWA cabin for maps, 33174 Gomulak Fire Lane, Danbury, WI.
8:45 am Drive to flagged berry patches and pick to your heart’s content!
10:15 am Return to cabin (or anytime).
10:30 am Geology of the Namekagon Barrens (Jeff Kitelinger, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA))
10:45 am Wild Blueberries from Meadow to Market (Sue Segelstrom, Local Author and Historian)
11:05 am The Amazing Variety of Native Plants in the NBWA (Paul Hlina, Wild Plant Expert)
11:30 am Fascinating History of the Barrens and Surrounds (Brian Finstad, Local Historian)
Noon Lunch
FREE Burgers, Brats, Beans, Beer and Blueberry Treats
- Presentation Ongoing: Progress and Future Plans for NBWA (Nancy Christel, DNR Property Manager of NBWA)

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Pick blueberries and explore unique headwaters habitat at Namekagon Barrens open house

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<p>Join us for a fun, free and educational blueberry event!</p>
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<p><strong>Blueberries in the Barrens</strong><br>Saturday, July 13, 2019<br>Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area<br>33174 Gomulak Fire Lane, Danbury, WI</p>
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<p><strong>Agenda:</strong></p>
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<ul><li>8:30 am Gather at the NBWA cabin for maps, 33174 Gomulak Fire Lane, Danbury, WI.</li><li>8:45 am Drive to flagged berry patches and pick to your heart’s content! </li><li>10:15 am Return to cabin (or anytime).</li><li>10:30 am Geology of the Namekagon Barrens (Jeff Kitelinger, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA))</li><li>10:45 am Wild Blueberries from Meadow to Market (Sue Segelstrom, Local Author and Historian)</li><li>11:05 am The Amazing Variety of Native Plants in the NBWA (Paul Hlina, Wild Plant Expert)</li><li>11:30 am Fascinating History of the Barrens and Surrounds (Brian Finstad, Local Historian)</li><li>Noon Lunch</li><li>FREE Burgers, Brats, Beans, Beer and Blueberry Treats <ul><li>Presentation Ongoing: Progress and Future Plans for NBWA (Nancy Christel, DNR Property Manager of NBWA)</li></ul></li></ul>
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