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January 28 - February 27, 2016
The Bayfield Regional Conservancy native plant pre-sale is accepting orders now thru Feb. 27.
All plants are  grown by BRC member Becky Brown at her Wildflower Woods greenhouse outside of Washburn and tended by BRC volunteers. All seeds are collected locally. Proceeds benefit BRC’s conservation efforts in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Plant Pickup: All pre-orders will be available for pickup on the day of the annual plant sale on June 4, 2016 at Northland College in Ashland.
New this year: Order and pay online! Mail-in order forms are available on the BRC website. 10% discount on orders over $500
Don't need plants? Consider buying and donating them to the BRC for their ongoing trail restoration projects.
Order online: http://www.brcland.org/store/c5/Native_Plant_Sale_Preorder.html
Phone: 715-779-5263
Email: brc@brcland.org

February 7, 2016
Stop in and watch the Superbowl with friends at Ammo's Evergreen Tavern

February 11, 2016
11-3pm
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Drummond Bar Stool Races is a fundraiser for the Drummond Sno-Jacks Snowmobile Club held annually in February. Bar Stool Races The Bar Stool Races, have become a popular event and sporting tradition in the Cable Area. Spectators and participants travel from all over Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan to have a blast. There are different race categories with some great costumes and themes. This winter sporting event is open to the public for participants and spectators. The Drummond Sno-Jacks Fundraiser has food, drinks, and raffle tickets to purchase.

Races start at noon and check in for racers is at 11am.

Trophies for: Classic Bar Stools, Best of Show, Powder Puff, Open Class, and a traveling Business Trophy.

The Open Class - if you can sit on it and it will go down the hill, you can race it. Sled must be gravity powered only and must be on skis.

The Powder Puff – sled pusher and rider must both be females and all other rules apply Definition of a Race Sled: 1. Gravity Power only 2. One bar stool, mounted on two skis 3. Minimum height of stool with skis attached is 27 inches 4. Maximum outside width of skis at their widest point is 18 inches 5. No outriggers of any kind 6. No ribs or cutters 7. Maximum width of individual ski is 5 inches 8. Minimum width of individual ski is 2 inches 9. Length of ski is open 10. Composition of ski is open 11.

All race sleds must be inspected by Race Committee prior to the race.

Saturday, February 13, 2016
Aldo Leopold was a UW-Madison professor who became known as the Father of Wildlife Management. At his farm near Baraboo, WI, he not only developed a philosophy he called the “Land Ethic,” he also designed a simple bench now known as a “Leopold Bench.” Build your own! Long-lasting, high-quality cedar lumber will be pre-cut. Participants should bring a crescent wrench or wrench set and cordless drill if possible. Some tools available to borrow. Meet at the Museum at 10:30 a.m. Finish by noon. Space is limited. Call 715-798-3890 to register by February 11. $85 member/$90 non-member per bench.*