April 15: News from around the Driftless Area
‘News from Around the Driftless Area’ is a compilation showcasing the excellent work and interesting tidbits from the community journalists sprinkled throughout our area.
VIROQUA –Friends of Vernon County Parks & Forests will hold the first of their series of ‘Spring Ephemerals Hikes’ at the Duck Egg County Forest, on Saturday, April 17, starting at 4 p.m. Hikers will search for spring ephemerals. Participants should meet at the Upper Duck Egg parking lot, and will go on a guided, gentle one-to-three mile hike around the property. At the end of the hike, there will be a bonfire near the parking area… The Viroqua Library and Valley Stewardship Network are teaming up for a couple Earth Day education events this month! First up is information about a citizen science program for water monitoring. Learn about being a Water Action Volunteer to help monitor local streams and aquatic life, and sign up for an official