Saturday, October 26, 2013

Sunday, October 6, 2013

ILTR 4 start


Thank you!

Thanks to all runners and volunteers for another beautiful day at the park!!  We will post results and photos as soon as possible.  For now, we hope you are waking up to a hot cup of coffee or tea in your new favorite mug!  

Friday, October 4, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

400 is the magic number

Thanks to all who registered!  We reached our 400 runner maximum. If you didn't get in this year, be sure to join us next year for ILTR 5!  Now the fun part:  the race. Can't wait to see you out there!

Here is a bit of Indian Lake trivia:  is this photo from Indian Lake?  If so, from where?  First correct answer in the comment section gets a bag of Appleberry apples. 

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

One spot left! For all the apples!!

Runners, There is only one spot left. Who's going to get it?!!  Last entry gets a bag of apples!!!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Final preparations for the race

We called in the experts to make sure the trail is just right for the 4th Annual ILTR. Hope you are as excited as we are. 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

The race is near.

Wow!  The 4th annual ILTR is less than two weeks away. We are almost at our 400 runner race capacity and can't wait for another fantastic event. We ran the course this morning, and it is becoming more beautiful with each passing fall day. Here are some photos from this morning's early morning run.  The last three photos explain and depict the Friend's group's most recent work at the park!





Saturday, August 3, 2013

Happenings at the lake

FOIL recently completed a bat survey at Indian Lake to help the DNR monitor the area for white nose syndrome. There is also lots happening up by the chapel, including a new bench and fence. Finally, the lake water quality surveys continue. Did you know the lake is only 7.5 feet deep at its deepest point?  Get out to the lake for a hike or run!  The prairies and savanna are in full glory. 
Bat man checking the monitor. 
Last five minutes of light. 
New fence; same great view. 
New bench. 

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Lots to love...

at Indian Lake.





Sunday, June 9, 2013

Restoring Indian Lake

FOIL recently joined with Dane County water resources and Dave Marshall to restore and reinvigorate the fishery at Indian Lake. This summer we are conducting an extensive lake analysis and planning strategies for bringing the native game fish populations back to prominence. Here are a few photos from one if first workdays surveying fish species. Check back for more details!!