Announcements

Walk with Us and Celebrate!

Sunday June 4, 2017 1-3+ PM

The Friends of McGilvray Road invite you to walk with us on the McGilvray (7 Bridges) Road as we celebrate
National Historic Preservation Month.

Enjoy informative talks at the bridges and as you walk the trail.

• 1:15, Start in Parking Lot, Walk the Trail
  • Area birds and waterfowl - Bob Cottrell, nature lover.
•  Ongoing, Bridge 1    
  • History of the Bridges and of the Friends of McGilvray Road, by Friends Members.
•  1:30 and 2:30, Bridge 4
  • Van Loon Wildlife Area - a 4000 acre treasure - Anna Jahns, DNR.
•  Ongoing, Bridge 2    
  • Details of bridge construction and information about the ongoing maintenance of the bridges and trail - Pat Caffrey volunteer and engineer.
•  2:00, Start in Parking Lot, Walk the Trail 
  • Trees and herbaceous plants - Jay Fernholz.
•  Ongoing, Parking Lot
  • Visit our new Kiosk containing information and pictures about the history of McGilvray Road, the Friends, a Map of Van Loon Wildlife Area and its wildlife
•  More - to be determined