Author: Friends of the Fox River Trail

Friends for the Fox River Trail (FFRT) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping the Brown County Parks Department with the maintenance and upkeep of the Fox River State Recreational Trail in Brown County. Over the past 16 years, the FFRT have helped to raise money to pave additional mileage, to build bathrooms, picnic areas and rest stops. Upcoming projects include working with the Village of Allouez on installing a walking trail and picnic area next to the river in Sunset Park. Besides fundraising, the FFRT hosts work days to help remove invasive species and clean up the areas around the trail.
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Frenzy on the Fox

Friends of the Fox River Trail

Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Frenzy on the Fox on Friday, January 11, 2019.

The Fox River Trail is the perfect place to get active during our Wisconsin winter months. Choose your distance & method – we will start and end at the Green Bay CityDeck.

❄️ Registration and after-party hosted @ Hagemeister Park
❄️ 10K Bike @ 6:30 p.m.
❄️ 5K Run/Walk @ 7 p.m.

Cost:
November Special: $5.00 (Nov. 26-30)
December: $10.00
January: $15.00
> Each registered participant will receive a coupon good for one free beverage from Hagemeister Park!

Click here to register

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Meet the Rangers – Wisconsin State Parks Event

Friends of the Fox River Trail

From our friends at the Wisconsin State Parks:

People can learn about the important role rangers play in enhancing visitor experiences at Wisconsin State Parks System properties during a Meet the Rangers, evening event at the new Titletown Park in Green Bay. This outdoor event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. outside the perimeter of the ice skating rink, directly across from Lambeau Field.

Visitors are invited to meet Wisconsin State Parks System Rangers and learn about other outdoor recreation careers. Other parks staff will provide tips on winter recreation, including: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking and camping. Participants may also enjoy a naturalist-led activity, learn about volunteer opportunities and purchase their 2019 state parks admission stickers.

Free OutWiGo stickers will also be available this evening. OutWiGo is wellness initiative of Wisconsin State Parks, focused on encouraging Wisconsin residents and visitors to enjoy the overall health benefits of outdoor recreation.

This event is free and open to the public. Ice skating and tubing fees are not included. Directions and other information on Titletown Park are available, at www.titletown.com. For information on Wisconsin State Parks, visit wiparks.net. For questions, contact Kathryn Gehrke at Kathryn.gehrke@wisconsin.gov or call 608-515-3072.