Confluence Highlights

11-5PM MAY 2ND

CHASEBURG BALL PARK

The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council

MAKING RUNNING WATER WALK

Visit us at the Confluence to

• Become a CCCWC member
• Learn about our summer season programming, including farm tours and field days
• Discover our conservation cost share oppertunities
• Browse our Coon Creek merchandise

Live music all day

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND HELP US REDUCE WASTE BY PACKING YOUR OWN PICNICWARE

11 – 2pm | Tapestry

3 – 6pm | The Ryan Howe Trio

Local food

ALL FOOD FOR DONATION

Smoked pulled pork sandwiches from Chaseburg-based Simply Smoked, served with fresh baked buns from Grandma’s Bakery in Cashton

Seasonal ferments from Fizzeology Foods, plus sweet corn and baked potatoes.

Sparkling teas from Gist, milk, soda, milk, and beer.

Watershed Partners

GET TO KNOW OUR CONSERVATION COLLABORATORS

11-4PM

• Coulee Region Trout Unlimited
• Crawford County Stewardship Project
• Ethos Green Power
• Farmers Union-Chaseburg Chapter
• Fishers and Farmers Partnership
• Golden Sands RCD
• Grassland 2.0
• Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program
• Monroe County Conservation Department
• Occooch Mountain Elderberries
• River Alliance of Wisconsin
• Rivers 2 Ridges Disaster Resilience
• Savanna Institute
• Sharing the Land
• The Prairie Enthusiasts
• The Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council
• Upper Midwest Hazelnut Development Program
• Valley Stewardship Network
• Vernon County Health Department

Watershed Artists and Vendors

SHOP LOCALLY CRAFTED GOODS FROM COON CREEK & MEET LOCAL ARTISTS AND AUTHORS

11-4PM

• Driftless Seed Supply
• Firefly Farm & Mercantile
• Little Bird Plants
• Embark Maple Energy
• Zoe Craig, ceramicist
• Curt Meine, historian and author

Programming

DEMONSTRATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE

11-4PM

• Fishing Pole Giveaway: Bring your young anglers to Coulee Region Trout Unlimited’s table to pick up a free fishing pole, and stick around to tie some flies and learn the basics. Then, explore the nextdoor Chaseburg Nature Trail and practice your cast in Coon Creek.

• Flood Preparedness Kit Giveaway: Pack your own flood preparedness kit, with support from the Vernon County Public Health Department and other local businesses. Fostering community resilience to flooding is central to the mission of our Watershed Council and the Vernon County Public Health Department, whether that is through promoting land use practices that reduce flooding in the first place, or by connecting residents with the resources they need to safely recover when floods happen. That’s why we’re collaborating to distribute 150 flood preparedness kits, which will include well water test kits, information on local emergency contacts and shelter areas, emergency food and water, and cleanup supplies, all donated by local businesses.

• Celebrate a conservation icon: Meet author and historian Curt Meine, who will be joining us to share his edited collection of writings by Driftless Area soil conservationist Paul Johnson, We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy. Learn more about Paul’s legacy from our guests with the Johnson Center for Land and Public Policy.

• Stream Table: Get your hands wet with Fishers and Farmers mini watershed model, and learn some hydrology basics while playing in the sand.

• Rainwater Infiltration Demonstration: Place your bets on the healthiest soil samples as they compete to infiltrate the most water, and see the difference soil structure makes when it comes to improving flood resilience.

• Groundwater model: Take a peek below the surface, and see how water moves underground in the Driftless Area’s unique Karst geology, thanks to the Crawford County Stewardship Project.

• Weaving with Beaver: Channel your inner ecosystem engineer with woodworker Lauren Newby. She’ll bring the willow, you build the dam. Meanwhile, browse beaver co-existence and management resources from our partner organizations.

• Take home gardening: Stretch your green thumb, and start some seeds for a Confluence souvenir.

• Watershed craft corner: Adopt a pet rock, build a birdfeeder, and explore conservation-themed coloring books.

Other area events

CHASEBURG AREA CANCER WALK PANCAKE BREAKFAST

7-11AM

Start your Saturday at the Chaseburg Area Cancer Walk Kickoff Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale, happening Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7-11 AM,  just up the hill from the Confluence at the Chaseburg Village Hall, 400 Depot Street.

Join the Chaseburg Area Cancer Walk for a free will donation breakfast, carry out or dine in, and enjoy the homemade pastries. Plus, there will be vendors on display 7 -1 PM for you to shop rosemaling, homemade crafts and more. Do not forget to pick up your team’s Cancer Walk Event information and raffle drawing tickets. Proceeds will go to the 21st annual Chaseburg Area Cancer Walk Event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and be used locally. Contact the Chaseburg Area Cancer Walk at info@cacwhope.org or to join a team or donate go to www.cacwhope.org

VILLAGE-WIDE RUMMAGE SALE

7-1PM

Find hidden treasures and all the best deals at the village-wide rummage sale, happening throughout Chaseburg from 7-1PM. Then, cap off your afternoon with lunch and a cold beer at the Confluence.

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