The Wisconsin Ikes are arranging a Youth Convention that will allow the youth to experience the many scientific and natural wonders in eastern Wisconsin and along the shores of Green Bay. The following activities are currently planned (activities subject to change).
This year, thanks to generous donors, Mike and Angie Fuge, the registration fee is waived for each participant and adult chaperone in attendance.
Thursday, July 17
- Check-in and Registration – Tundra Lodge Resort
- Youth Early Bird Pizza Party
- Ice Breaker Activities
- Conservation Game Show
Friday, July 18
- Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
- NEW Zoo and Adventure Park
- Green Bay Botanical Garden
Saturday, July 19
- Youth Convention Presentation – Convention General Session
- Outdoor Adventures – Brown County Chapter IWLA
- Archery, Birding, Campfire Cooking, Flyfishing and Kayaking
- Young Ikes Dinner
Notice: Youth Convention Participants
Completed and signed health and liability release and participant code of conduct forms are required at onsite youth convention check-in Thursday, July 17. Download the health and liability release form and participant code of conduct form here.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.