Northern Paddle and Trail

Saturday, April 18th Annual Midwest Crane Count,   5:30-7:30 am,  location TBD in the Rhinelander Area  This is a unique opportunity for all NPT members to get involved in a statewide citizen science activity in the Rhinelander area.  The first organized count took place in 1981 by the International Crane Foundation.  Each year in mid-April, volunteers throughout the Upper Midwest travel to their local wetlands and favorite birding locations to participate in the crane count.  This annual survey of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes spans over 150 counties in seven states, including Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota.    NPT…

Rhinelander Hodag Dome on Thursday, April 23rd, From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come join the fun and play pickleball with other NPT players at the Both experienced and new players are encouraged to participate. We have two courts reserved; one will be dedicated to those who need help with court rules, scoring, and gameplay. Extra paddles will be available if you need one. There is no cost to play, and a Hodag Dome membership is not required. If you’re not a Hodag member you may need to show some kind of I.D. at the desk.  Please remember to wear…

Monday, April 13th at the Rhinelander District Library from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, in the lower level conference room The NPT Book Club monthly meeting will be Monday, April 13th at the Rhinelander District Library from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, in the lower level conference room.All NPT members are invited to attend any of the monthly meetings.  The major theme of the books that are selected are based on some aspect of nature.  You’re welcome to join in at any time, or just sit in and listen to our lively discussions.  Our next read in April is The Nature of Oaks, The Rich Ecology of…