Winter Fun! January 22 from 11 AM to 1 PM

January 6, 2022

Winter can be a great time to explore new and different types of outdoor recreation. Our local parks have ice skating, snowshoe trails, cross country ski trails, sledding and more! Being excited to encourage more people to get outside during the winter months, the Four Lakes Group has teamed up with Dane County Parks to host a Winter Fun & Outdoor Gear Demo. See you there!

Winter Fun & Outdoor Gear Demo Saturday January 22nd from 11 AM to 1 PM

Press Release for this event

This will be a great, family-friendly day to have some winter fun outdoors. There will be opportunities to try snowshoeing, learn about winter camping and ice fishing. Bring your own cross country skis and explore the park's trails. You can also take a walk with your family or friends and find all the items on our winter scavenger hunt list (eyes and camera only!)

Activities include:

  • Ice fishing demonstration - find out what is needed to ice fish and ask questions (no lake access permit required during event)
  • Learn about winter camping - demonstration with fire pit
  • Give snow shoeing a try! Staff will have snowshoes available to test. The Friends of Capital Springs will be at the event and available to lead short snowshoe hikes.
  • Bring your own cross country skis and explore the ski trails (no ski permit required during event)
  • Winter Scavenger Hunt (eyes/camera only)
  • Wisconsin Salt Wise - demonstration of tools to reduce winter salt use
  • Guided Nature Hikes - taking place at 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up online through the Four Lakes Group website - events/calendar or contact Liz Wessel, 608-238-9934.

The details:

 This event is supported by: Dane County Parks, the Sierra Club Four Lakes Group, Friends of Capital Springs