Friends of the Reserve members Brad Steinmetz (left), Gwen Hatfield, and Chuck Hatfield discuss the book, "The Kickapoo Valley: The Gem of Wisconsin", during a recent presentation at the Wilton Library.

Birds & Breakfast on The Reserve Join us for a morning of birding and a gourmet breakfast on Saturday, May 24. It all starts at 7:30 a.m. with an early bird walk with experienced birding guides Barbara Duerksen and Kelly Rueckheim. Then enjoy a locally catered breakfast featuring seasonal delicacies at 9:30 at the Visitor Center. The new "Birds of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Guide & Checklist" will be introduced at 10:00 followed by Craig Thompson speaking on "From Tundra to Tropics: The Exciting Lives of Wisconsin's Breeding Birds". Registration is required and cost to Friends' members is only $4.

La Farge students get ready to plant prairie grass seed at the Star Valley site on the Reserve. Friends' members Carol Persons, Ron Johnson, and Ben Johnson helped the students.

Rendezvous Teaches Students Students from La Farge Elementary School learn about rendezvous skills at the Rendezvous on the Reserve. Teacher and Friends' member Todd Camlek observes with his students.