The biking group changed their meeting time from 9:30 to 9:00 on Monday mornings. Here is Sherry’s email.
Author Archives: Linda Gorchels
July 2023 Meeting
How to Nurture Urban Wildlife Habitats
July 12, 2023
Your yard is for the birds… and the squirrels… and the rabbits. Yup, wildlife is present everywhere, even in the densest of cities and suburbs. Do you want to preserve biodiversity while reducing property damage? Then you must cooperate with urban animal communities and their ecosystems. Support a diverse range of native species; make conscious choices about landscaping; and favor environmentally friendly practices. David Drake, Professor and UW-Madison Extension Wildlife Specialist, will help you make a difference. His expertise in wildlife and wildlife damage management in human-dominated landscapes.is exceptional.
Learn how to create, enhance, and manage wildlife habitats in ways that are beneficial to both your property and to the overall ecosystem.
Presentation follow-up
During his presentation, Professor Drake provided tips and recommendations for supporting urban wildlife. He directed us to the Urban Wildlife Project website for more information.
Biking on Mondays at 9:30
From Sheree Dandurand (sgdandurand@gmail.com): “Our next bike ride will be on Monday, June 5 at 9:30 am. We will meet at the lower level of the Senior Center. Going forward, weather and holidays permitting, we will ride every Monday morning unless otherwise notified.”
Walking May 31
June 2023 Meeting
DeCoDiNg Hypnosis
June 14, 2023
Biking, May 18
From: Sheree Dandurand <sgdandurand@gmail.com>
Sent: Tue, May 16, 2023 12:58 pm
Subject: Bike Ride
Hi everyone. Lindy and I thought that we’d try for a bike ride on this Thursday afternoon. We will just meet at the lower level of the Senior Center at 1:15 pm. If you know anyone else that might like to come with please let them know.
Walking, May 17
Free Summer Outdoor Yoga Series 2023
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, outdoor yoga is a fantastic way to enjoy nature while focusing on your inner and outer self. And the challenge of practicing on uneven surfaces helps improve your balance and stability. Let’s get moving!
The patio construction rules out the possibility of outdoor yoga at the Center this summer. We changed the location to McKee Farms Park, on the lawn near the Kids’ Crossing playground.
The six-week series runs 9:00-10:00 each Tuesday from May 23 through June 27. (The first class will be from 9:00-10:15 to allow time for explaining poses.)
All are welcome for this free series. Bring your own mat. If the day is chilly, include a sweatshirt of throw for savasana.
Free Summer Outdoor Yoga
- Where: McKee Farms Park
- When: Tuesdays, May 23-June 27
- Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Linda Gorchels, your guide, holds RYS 200 yoga and yin yoga certifications from Yoga Alliance. She taught two outdoor yoga series for the Fitchburg Community/Senior Center last summer.
New Life Lavender Farm Tour
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm, followed by lunch at Driftless Glen Distillery.
- Thursday, June 15, 2023
- Departing from the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m.
- We will spend about two hours at the farm (till about 12:30), and go out to lunch.
- Contact Linda Gorchels (lgorchels@sbcglobal.net). She will arrange carpooling and make a reservation at the restaurant. When you sign up for the trip, please specify if you are willing to take riders in your car.
Admission is a flat rate of $5.50/person. Admission covers entry into the lavender farm, including the lavender fields, 8+ acres of wildflowers, their secret garden, observation deck, pergola, outdoor patio, all landscaped areas, river/waterfalls with Koi fish, and trails surrounding the 25 acres open to the public. Areas where the animals live are only accessible through the Farm-to-Table wagon ride tours (a separate fee).
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm, E10766 County Road W, Baraboo, WI 53913
Driftless Glen Distillery, 300 Water St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Dane County Landfill Tours
Each year, Dane County Landfill hosts nearly a thousand visitors (of all ages) for tours of its facilities. The events offer an excellent opportunity for lessons in environmental stewardship, science, engineering, and technology. They are free, but require preregistration.
- Friday, July 14, 2023, 10:00-11:30. Contact Marchelle Mertens (marchellem4m@gmail.com) for information. She will obtain the tickets for the group and handle carpooling from the Senior Center.
- Sign-up Deadline: To ensure there are enough tickets available, please respond to Marchelle by Friday, May 26.