NOVEMBER 2023

Mission

The land in the Kickapoo Valley Reserve shall be protected, preserved, and enhanced so that its unique environmental, scenic, and cultural features provide opportunities for the use and enjoyment of visitors to the Reserve. The Reserve will be promoted as a unique example of the Driftless Area Ecoregion and as a destination for low-impact tourism and education.

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center Seasonal Hours

OPEN

Monday - Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

CLOSED

Sundays and Holidays

Friendly Reminders and Reports

2023 Dam Challenge Review

Dam Challenge happened on October 7, 2023. The event saw good weather and pleasant race conditions. Thank you to our amazing volunteers! You make our events great!

Click here for the full report.

Hunting Seasons

The KVR is open to public hunting. Users should wear bright clothing while on the property. Hunters, know your location, hunt clear of trails and campsites, be sure of your target and beyond.

Click here for a hunting calendar.

Seasonal Trail Closure

Reminder, equestrian and bike trails close for the season on November 15, 2023. This includes Old 131 Trail and Star Valley Trail.

For more information.

KRMB Biennial Report

The Kickapoo Reserve Management Board submitted the required FY2022-2023 Biennial Report in October.

View the report here.

Did you know?

Management decisions affecting the Reserve are driven by an agreement developed jointly by the State of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Nation.

View the Memorandum of Understanding

Education News

Forest Fridays

Winter Session

Registration Open

for children 3-6 years old

January 5, 2024 - February 23, 2024

Click here for more information.

Nature Based Instructors & Guides

Love the outdoors and want to share that with others?

We are hiring!

Reach out to us, we provide the training and curriculum!

Click here for employment opportunities.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Protecting our Night Skies

Join Scott Lind for a lecture on how to implement the use of dark-sky-friendly outdoor lighting to help prevent light pollution & preserve our night skies.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center

10-11am

Refreshments and socializing at 9:30am

Click here for more information.

Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Holiday Happening

Saturday, December 2, 2023

1pm - 5pm

Everyone welcome!

Watch for more information.

Mark your calendar!

Winter Festival

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Click here for more information.

Ways to Support the KVR

Become a Friend!

The Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an organization of people dedicated to assist the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board in its mission to preserve and protect the lands entrusted to the Reserve by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for needed projects.

Become a KVR Friend!

Sponsor a Tree

This program is intended to introduce native trees back to the landscape of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve while honoring people who care about preserving and protecting this amazing place. Trees in this program will be protected, maintained, cared for and monitored by staff and volunteers of Kickapoo Valley Reserve.

Sponsor a tree!

2024 Kickapoo Valley Reserve Annual Permits

AVAILABLE SOON!

Pro Tip: KVR Annual Permits make great gifts!

Gift Certificates available at the Visitor Center!

See more upcoming events

Volunteer opportunities

Reach out to the staff

kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us kickapoovalley.wi.gov 608-625-2960