Events Calendar
Non-members may RSVP for an event however members receive preferential treatment if space is limited. Individual memberships are $20 and family memberships are $30. Membership Application
August 26th, 2023 Friends of Vernon Marsh Exhibitor Table at 2023 Sustainability Fair at Retzer Nature Center 9:30am to 3:00 pm
September 16, 2023 Hike the Berm and Winery Meet-Up at Pieper Porch Winery
12:30 pm to Walk the Berm and then Meet Up afterwards at Pieper Porch Winery from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for wine and snacks. Come for one event or join us for both! What a great way to celebrate the coming of Fall in Wisconsin together!
Berm Walk: Meet at 12:30 pm in the upper Frog Alley Rd Observation Area (end of Frog Alley Rd. off Hwy 83). Following introductions we'll casually walk to the Mukwonago end of the Berm and then return. If you'd like you can continue your walk further along the RR trail and then return.
Winery Meet Up: We'll reassemble at approximately 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the gazebo at Pieper Porch Winery (S67W28435 River Road, Waukesha) for conversation, surprises, and fun! Wine will be on your own, however Friends of Vernon Marsh will provide light snacks. Soda and water is also available for purchase at the winery. Stay for the entire time or just drop in for a while.
Hope to see you!
Call Allen Stasiewski with any questions at 414-507-8358 or by email at astasiewsk@gmail.com
October 28th, 2023 Fall Vernon Marsh Clean-Up
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When: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Where: Meet at Frog Alley Observation/Parking Area
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Details: Orange vests and plastic bags will be provided. This event will occur rain or shine. Wear old clothes and gloves. Dress for the weather, it might be chilly
Join us for our last Marsh clean-up of the year. We will clean up marsh perimeter access points and parking areas. Clean-up assignments will be provided at the meeting place. No RSVP required. Call Allen Stasiewski at 414-507-8358 with any questions. All are welcome! This is a free event!
It's hard to believe that some still use the Vernon Marsh as their personal garbage dump (see below), but they do! And, if we don't clean it up, experience dictates it will get worse. So, won't you please help Keep the Vernon Marsh Beautiful?
November 4, 2023 Pipke Trail Preview Hike
information coming soon!
November 16th, 2023 Friends of Vernon Marsh Annual Meeting & Dinner.
Time & Location: 6:00 pm at Hickory Sticks Restaurant at Morningstar Golf Club. The dinner meeting cost is fixed at $15 and includes a delicious meal and more! We've got lots of information to share AND there will be a few special giveaways!
All the information you need can be found Event Form and RSVP.
We hope you can join us on November 16th! Your RSVP is required.
November & December 2023 Membership Drive
information coming soon!