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Contact: Katie Frauen
CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – In celebration of the kick-off of activities related to National Public Lands Day, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail invites the public to take part in a Bio-Blitz on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Glacial Passage Area of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with an optional in person iNaturalist training starting at 8:30 a.m., volunteers will work alongside park staff and other nature enthusiasts to identify and record plant and animal species across 161 acres of NPS-managed land. Participants can use a free naturalist app to log their findings during the event.
While National Public Lands Day is officially observed on Sept. 27, 2025, events take place throughout the month as part of the nationwide celebration of public lands and volunteerism.
Registration is required. Interested persons can sign up at: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000FX1BBYA1/npld-bioblitz-volunteer
A Bio-Blitz helps the park create a species list, better understand biodiversity, make informed management decisions and strengthen the community’s connection to nature.
“No matter your skill level, there’s a place for you at the Bio-Blitz,” said Katie Frauen, trail manager, Ice Age National Scenic Trail. “It’s a hands-on way to explore the outdoors while contributing valuable information to the park.”
On-site training in the naturalist app is available. Some species identification experience is helpful, however, new volunteers can be paired with experienced participants.
The event is located at:
Glacial Passage Area
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
8075 Old Sauk Pass Road
Cross Plains, WI 53528
Volunteers must have an active volunteer agreement, which can be arranged through the Ice Age Trail or by registering via Volunteer.gov.
About the Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States. The trail winds more than 1,200 miles through Wisconsin, following the edge of the last continental glacier in North America.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.
Last updated: August 27, 2025