FRIENDS OF LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK MEETING AND ACTIVITY CALENDAR, 2015-16 April 14, Tuesday, 7 pm: Meeting, Karen Lea Nature Center, LWSP. Open house and summer programs will be discussed. May 5 (check with park staff): Volunteer Work Day(s). Pull garlic mustard at LWSP. Call the park 715-382-4574 or check the website to confirm when the plant is present for pulling. May 12, Tuesday, 6 pm: Wildflower Hike led by Rod Gont at Jim Falls Wildflower Area. Burgers and business meeting after hike at Al and Marg Middendorps'. Bring items to complete menu. June 7, Sunday, all day: State Park Open House Day. Free admission/fishing both Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7. Friends activities on Sunday, 1-4 pm, including t shirt printing, bluebird house building, and Scheel's kayak and paddle board demonstration. Potluck breakfast at Chuck Card's campsite, beginning at 8:30 am on Sunday. July 14, Tuesday, 3 to 4 pm arrival time: Kayak at Pulaski Lake. Grilled chicken sandwiches provided after at Gerry and Nicki's cabin. Bring a dish to pass. If you need a kayak, call the park office at 715-382-4574 to reserve one. August 11, Tuesday, 6 pm: Prairie hike led by Rod Gont. Meeting at Karen Lea Nature Center after hike. September 8, Tuesday, 6 pm: Annual Meeting at Karen Lea Nature Center. Potluck (burgers and brats provided by FLWSP) followed by election of board members and officers. Bring a dish to share. October 3, Saturday, 9-11 am: Ice Age Center Hike, Chippewa Moraine, arrive between 9 and 11 am to take advantage of shuttles to trailhead. November 10, Tuesday, 7 pm: Meeting, Karen Lea Nature Center. Candlelight ski, hike, snowshoe planning. January 16, 2016, 1 pm. Chili and soup lunch will be provided by our hosts, Allen and Marg Middendorp, at 1 pm. Bring something to round out the menu. There will be a business meeting and finalization of plans for the candlelight ski after lunch. Ski, hike or snowshoe after the meeting, weather permitting. February 20, 2016, Saturday, 5-8 pm: Candlelight Ski, LWSP. Full moon is the 22nd-it should be great. Think snow (at least for the success of this event)! March 8, 2016, Tuesday, 7 pm: Annual Planning Meeting, Bill and Jan Krolls' home. Mark your calendars and join us!