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Winter Snowshoe Series - UW Arboretum

Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

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Leaders: Joe Webb
Daniel Haryanto

Event Information

Description

Join Outdoor UW for a guided snowshoe outing in the beautiful UW Arboretum.  Participants will get a basic introduction to snowshoeing techniques and a guided interpretive tour lead by an Arboretum staff naturalist.  Participants will also receive a free large Wisconsin Union S'mores Cookie!!!

Directions: We will be meeting at the Arboretum Visitor Center.  From the west entrace off Seminole Hwy it is appoximately 1 mile and from the east entrance off Wingra Dr it is approximately 2 miles.  Look for the Outdoor UW staff member wearing a yellow vest near the entrance to the visitor center.  Once attendance has been taken, we will issue snowshoes and start the instruction.

Map of Arboretum: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2020/03/2020-March_arboretum-trail-map_F.pdf

*Please dress accordingly.  Hats, gloves, and warm layers as we be outside for over an hour.

Event Type
Educational Event (passive learning, no rating)
Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
The event will be cancelled 24 hours in advance if inclement weather or poor snow conditions exist. In the event of a cancellation, full refunds will be issued. Refunds will not be issued if participants cancel within 24 hours of event.
Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
Equipment will be provided. Participants must dress accordingly and be prepared for cold winter conditions.
Safety plan information to be shared with attendees:
Please come prepared with proper PPE and practice social distancing with those outside your household. Face masks will be required while equipment is being distributed. Once on snow, and distant from others, face masks will be recommended, but not required.
Sanitation plan for any equipment used during the event:
Leaders will use disinfecting wipes to clean all equipment being used by participants.

Registration Count

Registration Type Registrations Remaining
All Participants 11 1