Wisconsin Friends Explore Challenge - April Update

 

 

April Update of the Wisconsin Friends Explore Challenge!

Like my 21 in 21 Challenge, I'll try to update this monthly with a current status.

1. Hiking
1. Hike 50 miles total on WSPS properties
1. 3.1 miles at Aztalan State Park on 4/11/21 (3.1 total) 
2. Hike every trail on one WSPS property
1. Hiked all trails in Aztalan State Park on 4/11/21 
2. Camping 
1. Camp six nights total in the WSPS
2. Camp overnight while backpacking at least once
3. Water Activities 
1. Fish at three different WSPS properties
2. Paddle five different bodies of water on WSPS properties
3. Visit and photograph 5 different waterfalls on WSPS properties
4. Build and photograph sand sculptures on 5 different WSPS beaches
4. Biking 
1. Bike 50 miles on state trails or WSPS properties
5. Photography 
1. Take a selfie from 10 scenic overlooks   
2. Take 10 photos of historic buildings, which includes lighthouses, located on WSPS properties
3. Photograph examples of Indigenous Cultures on 10 WSPS properties
6. Visiting 
1. Visit a WSPS property in each of the six districts
1. Northwest District
2. Northeast District
3. West Central District
4. East Central District
5. Southwest District
6. Southeast District 
2. Visit the same WSPS property once a month, March through September 
1. Can't accomplish this one, since I missed visiting a park between March 20 and April 1. 
7. Flora & Fauna 
1. Identify and list 25 plants seen on WSPS properties-take photos of at least three 
2. Identify and list 25 different birds seen on WSPS properties-take photos of at least three
1. Identified Robin in Aztalan State Park on 4/11/21
2. Identified Downy Woodpecker in Aztalan State Park on 4/11/21
3. Identified Red Winged Blackbird in Aztalan State Park on 4/11/21 
3. Identify and list 25 insects seen on WSPS properties-take photos of at least three
8. Geocaching 
1. Find 15 geocaches on WSPS properties
9. Service Projects 
1. Join a Friend's group
1. I joined Friends of Lapham Peak with a lifetime membership on April 5, 2021
2. Clean up litter for 2-3 hours total at two or more WSPS properties
3. Pick garlic mustard for 2-3 hours at a WSPS property
10. Winter Activities 
1. Cross-country ski 50 miles at a minimum of 2 properties