NEWSLETTER FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED FOR YOU TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS OF UP COMING EVENTS.

       

Hello from Friends of the Branch River Watershed group! We kicked off our Family Events with Fox Valley Herp Club at Manitowoc Public Library and had a great turn-out. A big thank you to Lakeshore Dental, LNRP, HTR, Lakeshore Chronicle, Reedsville Newsletter, Valders Journal, Bob Schuh, and Manitowoc Public Library for your sponsorship and publicity support!

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Stop in at Rob’s Market in Manitowoc for a brat on April 28^th and July 7^th… proceeds will go towards our youth fund and Conservation/Natural Science scholarships!

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Next meeting at Taus Town Hall April 9^th @ 6:30 pm. Free,open to public…refreshments served.

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April 14^th we will have Branch River bridge crossing clean up day! Support our local efforts in cleaning up around bridge crossings in Manitowoc and Brown Counties—we will meet at Taus Town Hall 9:30 AM. Rain Date is April 21^st. We will have gloves and other supplies available. Contact Al (see left column for information) with questions. Town Hall—North off Hwy 10 on J. Intersection of Taus Rd—brick building on left. Bridge Crossing clean-ups… We are looking to have 2 groups for crossing coverage. More details ASAP. Good hours for community service!

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June 9 Family Day at Dodge Preserve from 10 – 2 pm. We will have tent and chairs set up as well as portable toilets. We will have transportation available for access from road down to the Cabin. Directions: Take Highway T North off Highway 10 (just East after Whitelaw), turn Left onto San Road (first road), then take next Right onto Preston Road. Travel on this until you near a curve and Friends of the Branch River signage as well as Dodge Preserve sign on Right. More details to follow…watch Facebook or become a member for emails/mailings with event updates.

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Members can take advantage of checking out summer camps at Woodland Dunes this summer! We will sponsor your child(ren) at a day camp… get your kid registered and we will reimburse you! Older children can attend the Maritime Museum week-long camp… we require some volunteer work at events, etc as well for this next camp sponsorship but everyone had a great time last year!

Check us out on Facebook! To become a FOBR Member, please send $20-$99/Friend, $100+ River Protector, $500 River Champion, or $1000+ for River Legacy to “FOBR” P.O. Box 301 Whitelaw, WI 54247.  Please include mailing address, email, phone number for future mailings, contact information. We are a 501(c)3 group; please ask for tax deduction information on your membership form. All events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC unless otherwise noted.

Please share this information with any families or individuals interested in our events or joining a fascinating conservation group! Contact Emily Endter, Secretary with questions at emilyendter@yahoo.com or (920)323-3486.