In October 2023 we started work on the new section of the River Bend Trail. A small group of volunteers helped clear a path through the woods to the east of the Water Treatment Plant. We cleared a path along the Wisconsin River. Remnants of the old fish hatchery are still located along the new […]
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Vendors Welcome for Fall Festival September 11
Friends of the River Bend Trail are pleased to announce our Fall Festival will be held this year at the Agra Pavilion on September 11th from 9 am to 3 pm. This is our way to promote and support small businesses (crafts, baked goods, produce, pumpkins, etc.) This event is free for the public and […]
Thanks for making it Happen – Gene Weith Memorial Fishing Pier
Thank you to the following donors who donated $500 or more to the Gene Weith Memorial Fishing Pier. Please thank these donors when you see them as these things are not possible without them! Sue Weith and Family Steven Schulz CoVantage Cares Foundation Inc. Don and Donna Simek Ralph and Norma Wehlitz Kiwanis Club of […]
Fundraiser to Finish New Section of Trail
We have a new fundraiser for the Lincoln Wood Products section of the River Bend Trail! This fundraiser will help pay for paving, lights ($6,000 each!) and fencing around the Lincoln Wood property. We are using five levels of giving with a logging theme for each level. A sign will be displayed at the W. […]
Sierra Pacific Donates to Trail Overlook
Thank you to Sierra Pacific who made a donation of $24,122 to the River Bend Trail to help complete the scenic overlook that will be constructed where the old bridge used to connect to the north shore of the river. From L to R: Joni Hahn, Jim Wedemeyer, and Greg Hartwig represent the Board of […]
West Side Market Donates to Fishing Pier
We thank the West Side market owners Mark and Ryan for a $1,000 donation toward the handicap fishing pier! Mark Raymer is presenting the check to Greg Hartwig representing the River Bend Trail. They are donating half of the sales of these candy bars for the trail. They already raised a $1000! We were told […]
Tyler’s Playground Becoming a Reality
Tyler’s playground has a website. Take a look and see the driving force behind this playground. There is a spot to donate also if you wish. https://www.tylersplayground.org/