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.

By St. Croix 360 | June 28, 2019 | < 1 minute read

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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