This agreement is in conjunction with the Wildcat Creek Foundation as part of their land trust efforts.  Wildcat Guardians have added a gravel parking lot and landscaping.

There will be a dedication for the site this spring, date TBA.

June 9th, 2012 • 10am - 4pm • at Adam's Mill

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• Jan. 4
• Mar. 7
• May 2
• July 11
• Sept. 5
• Nov.7

7PM, Rossville Public Library

This year’s South Fork Stewards Stream Clean-Up focused on the section of water downstream of the State Road 75 bridge, continuing to approximately County Road 130 West. The final totals for the day included over 2 tons of tires as well as almost 1.5 tons of metal and trash, all collected along approximately 1.5 miles of stream. This cleanup built off of last year’s efforts where over 8 tons of tires, metal, and trash were collected from areas around and just upstream of the State Road 75 bridge. “We had more weight last year but we were able to cover almost twice as much water this year.” says Reinhart. “Our general idea is to keep moving downstream cleaning up one section at a time, some years we may get more weight whereas some years we might cover more water. The South Fork Wildcat Creek really is a pretty stretch of water. Hopefully these cleanups help protect this beauty but also allow people the opportunity to experience the South Fork and see what is right outside their back door.”

The event included both local and regional sponsors who were integral in providing not only services such as trash disposal, which can be one of the most challenging and expensive components of a stream cleanup, but also donations of money and materials to cover equipment for volunteers (e.g. shovels, life jackets, canoes) as well as food and drink. The South Fork Wildcat Creek Watershed Partnership and the Clinton County SWCD would like to thank our sponsors including Republic Services, Inc., Wampler’s Services, Inc., The Farmer’s Bank of Frankfort, Wal-Mart of Frankfort, 3-D’s Pizzeria, Bruno’s Pizzeria, Frankfort Municipal Utilities, MCF Farm and Hardware, Wildcat Creek Foundation, Indiana Smallmouth Bass Alliance, Wildcat Creek Canoe and Kayak Too, Clint Orr Farms, Barrett Farms, and Mathews Farm Buildings.

September 17th, 2011 | 9am to 4pm

Interested in Participating?

• Please Pre−Register by Wednesday, September 14th by contacting theClinton County SWCD
• Plan to wear closed−toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves
• Gloves, Life Jackets, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Hand Sanitizer, Water and Snackswill be provided to all pre−registered volunteers

Download the flier here for more information.

Hosted by the South Fork Wildcat Watershed Partnership

Contact Gary Hill, i.e. Muskrat  for details

garryhill@aol.com,

765-628-3155 (home),

or 765-432-6782 (cell).

• FRIDAY August 5th:

The first activity of the weekend will be a Trip on Wildcat Creek Friday afternoon; Meeting Time is 3:00 PM at Wildcat Park (directions below).  Stretch to paddle will be announced at that time, and the Shuttle will begin immediately thereafter; please arrive early.

There will be a BYO Campfire Cookout at Wildcat Park following this cruise.  The IPR Paddler's Campsite will be available at Wildcat Park for both Friday and Saturday nights, thanks to special arrangement with the Tippecanoe County Parks Dept.

• SATURDAY August 6th:

Saturday’s Creek Trip will begin at Knop Lake Public Fishing Area (directions below).  This will cover 13.6-miles and end at Wildcat Park.  There will be an alternate Takeout for a 9-mile Trip.  Lunch on The Gravelbar is BYO. Shuttle Departure Time is 9:00 AM from Knop Lake.  You should plan to arrive at Knop Lake absolutely no later than 8:30 (8 AM would be better; it really gets crowded with all the people arriving).

Saturday’s Traditional Chili Supper will begin serving at 6 PM (maybe 7) at the Paddler's Campsite in Wildcat Park (directions below).

Chili Supper Reservations are the only advance notice you are asked to provide.  Simply provide your name and your number of Chili Eaters, so Muskrat can make sure to cook enough for everyone.

Please make Chili Reservations at garryhill@aol.com.

The Wildcat Guardians Annual Benefit Auction (one of the most "Laugh-Filled" parts of the entire weekend) will be held immediately after the Chili Supper.  If you have any items to offer for sale, please present them at the Registration Table whenever you arrive.

• SUNDAY August 7th:

Sunday’s Creek Trip will meet at Wildcat Park (directions below).  Shuttle departure is 9:00 AM sharp.  Please arrive early.  The Gravelbar Lunch is BYO.  This Trip varies from year to year, but usually covers the 9-miles from Wildcat Park to the Wabash River.  Launch and Takeout locations will be announced to everyone who arrives at Wildcat Park in time for Shuttle Departure at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.

DIRECTIONS

Muskrat's Wildcat Creek Expedition Team utilizes the "Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer" for accurate directions to River access locations all over Indiana.  This Indiana map book is the absolute best for River People.  The directions below are based on the use of this book.  The Gazetteer can be found at Staples, some Meir's and Wal-Mart stores, bookstores, convenience stores, and others.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SR-26 for this year:  If your route includes SR-26 near Kokomo or Russiaville you might find this highway closed for construction.  If you encounter this situation, remember this suggestion from Muskrat......

"One-mile south of SR-26 there is a paved county road that parallels this highway for over 50-miles.  If 26 is closed, head south for one-mile, connect with this county road, go about 4-miles in the direction you are heading, then go back to the highway."

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Directions To Wildcat Park
Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer Page 31:
Find Monitor on SR-26, east of Lafayette.  Go North from Monitor on CR 775-E.  Then, at a "T", turn Left on CR 300-N. Then, Left again onto CR 600-E (not written on map).  600-E will drop steeply down into the Valley and make a sharp right turn.  The entrance to Wildcat Park is on the left in about ½-mile after that turn.

Another option:  Take SR-26 West from I-65 (toward Lafayette).  Turn Right at Creasy Lane.  Follow this street around a curve, over the Interstate, and across Wildcat Creek.  At the end of the bridge, turn Right onto Eisenhower Road.  Wildcat Park will be on the right in about 1-1/2mile

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Directions To Knop Lake Public Access Site

Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer Page 32:

Find Rossville on SR-26 at F2. About 4-¼ miles west of Rossville, turn North from SR-26 onto CR 900-W; watch for sign to "Pyrmont". This turn is also located about 7-1/2-miles east of I-65.  After heading North for 2-1/2-miles, turn Right (east) on CR 650-S (church on left).  The entrance to Knop Lake State Fishing Area is on the left in ½-mile.  Go slow and watch closely; you can easily miss the entrance sign, in a wooded area, going downhill. Watch for "IPR" signs that will lead you to the Registration Table.(On a State Hwy Map, Rossville is located east of Lafayette, south of Delphi, west of Kokomo.)

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