We’ll talk about how the HoChunk and their long-ago ancestors related to the plants, fungi, and animals of wetlands like those found in Cherokee Marsh. Furs from moskwas (muskrat), beaver, and otter; catfish, bluegill, and trout; meals of lotus seeds, goose meat, and wisi mushrooms; mats made of bulrushes and cattail leaves; all of these resources were and are abundant in Cherokee Marsh. We’ll also discuss threats to our wetlands, and what we can do as individuals to help protect them.  Please note that no foraging is permitted in Conservation Parks. 

Meet at the Cherokee Marsh North Unit parking lot area. Restrooms are available at the park. Dress for the weather. Free, welcoming, educational. No registration required. No pets. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Trails are gravel or grass but may be muddy.