FCAL Events
Monthly Board Meetings
The FCAL Board typically meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 9:30 am at the Associated Bank, Crandon. Dates and locations are subject to change. Meetings are open to the public, and members are encouraged to attend. Contact Us to confirm the next meeting place, date, and time, or if you have any items you would like to see added to the agenda.
NOTE: The July board meeting will be held July 11, 2025 at Nicolet College.
May 2025–Essay Contest
Each spring FCAL invites 5th and 6th graders from Crandon, Laona, and Wabeno schools to participate in an essay contest. Students learn about local invasive species, explore lake ecology and celebrate their adventures on local waterways. First, second, and third place winners at each school receive cash prizes and an invitation for them and their families to the FCAL Annual Meeting and Banquet.
June 2025–Publication/Distribution of FCAL Annual Newsletter
The FCAL Annual Newsletter is distributed to to riparian landowners in Forest County each June.
Thursday, June 12,2025– Flow Annual Meeting/FCAL Meeting 9am-noon
FLOW annual meeting in Pickerel at the Northwoods Bar and Grille. Derel Thorn will be sending us more information about the Flow meeting/lunch. Our FCAL meeting will follow after lunch.
Friday, July 11, 2025–Six County Lakes Association & FCAL Board Meeting
FCAL Board Meeting to follow the Six County Lakes Association meeting at Nicolet College. If you didn’t receive a ticket at our recent meeting, you can get it online – just search for Six-County Lakes & Rivers Meeting. The tickets are free, but they are required. Our FCAL Board Meeting will follow immediately after the Six-County meeting.
8:30 AM–EXHIBITOR TABLES OPEN
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM–CONFERENCE OPENING REMARKS
9:50 AM – 9:45 AM–HERBICIDE TREATMENT OPTIONS
9:50 AM – 10:05 AM–ISSUES WITH WAKE BOATS
10:10 AM – 10:25 AM–WHERE TO FIND GRANTS
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM–LEARN MORE ABOUT ALGAL BLOOMS
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM–PANEL: HERBICIDE TREATMENTS AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM–BREAKOUT SESSIONS BY COUNTY
Saturday, July 26, 2025–Kentuck Days
Join the festivities on the Crandon Courthouse lawn. Visit FCAL and WRISC (Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition) at our booth for information and fun give-aways.
Friday, August 15, 2025 Fall Forum
4301 County W, Lake Lucerne Advancement Association Pavilion.
8:30 to 9:30 Arrive/Set Up Board Meeting
9:30 to 11:30 Forum
11:30 to 12:00 Clean Up
Topics and presenters will be provided when available.
- Austin Babich, Forest County WDNR Warden
Bring your questions and concerns regarding these topics.
September 2025 (day TBD) Environmental Day
Environmental field trip on Lake Metonga for Crandon, Laona and Wabeno high school science students. Volunteers provide hands-on training opportunities both on and off the water. Date to be determined.
Saturday, October 18, 2025–Annual Meeting and Banquet
This year the FCAL Annual Meeting & Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Wolf River Rendezvous. This event is open to all FCAL members and their guests. Join in the election of new board members, good food, and an informative, entertaining presentation (more details to be posted as they become available).
Other Events
Wednesday, May 7 thru Friday, May 9, 2025–WRISC Trade Up Days in Forest County
At the Land & Water Conservation Dept.Office in the County Court House during office hours; see the WRISC website for more information. Bring an invasive plant and receive free native plant for replacement.
Saturday, May 31, 2025–Roberts Lake Association
General Membership Meeting, 9 am-10:30 am
Friday, June 6, 2025–Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition (WRISC) Annual Meeting
Come join the WRISC team for their annual meeting and meal at Belgiumtown Restaurant in Stephenson, MI from 9am — noon. Contact <> for more information. Go to the WRISC website to order your ticket(s) on line.
Friday, June 12, 2025–FLOW-AIS Annual Meeting
Contact <> for more information and to rsvp.
Saturday, June 14, 2025–Lake Lucerne Association
Membership Meeting, 9 am-10:30 am.
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6 pm–Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Sponsored by the Northwoods Land Trust at the Three Lakes Center for the Arts. This event is a part of a nationwide tour to inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to change the world. The cost is $20/adult, $12/youth. Funds raised will support NWLT’s mission to protect local land and water resources in northern Wisconsin. Concessions will be available during the fest. A social and reception will end the evening with complimentary beer.
Friday, July 4, 2025–Lake Metonga Association Boat Parade/Picnic
The Lake Metonga Boat Parade/Picnic will be held Friday, July 4 at 1:00 pm at Charlie’s Lake Metonga Resort. Charlie’s fireworks are Friday evening.
Saturday, July 19, 2025–Butternut/Franklin Lakes Association
Annual Meeting/Brunch 8:30 am
Saturday, July 26, 2025–Lake Lucerne 5K-ish Run & Walk Charity Fundraiser
This race event was created to support local non-for-profit and volunteer organizations. This event will raise money for local organizations, with a race donation suggestion of $35.00.More Information on the LLAA website
Saturday, July 26, 2025–Lake Lucerne Advancement Association Golf Outing
Visit Lakelucernewi.com for more information.
Saturday, August 2, 2025–Lake Lucerne Family Fun Day
At the Lake Lucerne Clubhouse 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday, August 9–Butternut/Franklin Lakes Association
BFLA Nature Program, Meet at the Hiles North Fire Station. Check Butternut/Franklin Lakes Association page for book club information
Saturday, August 9, 2025–49th Annual Roberts Lake Association Fisheree
At Roberts Lake Association Clubhouse, Krahn Court, Wabeno, WI
Saturday, August 30, 2025–Roberts Lake Association
General Membership Meeting
Saturday, August 30,2025–Lake Lucerne Association
Membership Meeting, 9 am-10:30 am
Date to be determined–Lake Metonga Association
Weeds N’ Walleye Banquet Visit Lake Mentonga Association website for information.
April 15-17, 2026–Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
This year’s theme is “Decades of Dedication”. When tackling a monumental Challenge, it sometimes takes a long time to see results.The 2026 Lakes and Rivers Partnership Convention will look back on the long-term programs and the accumalated actions of countless people that have persevered through the many decades. Their dedication has ensured that the programs the develope in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s are still with us in the 2020’s and beyond. We will also celebrate the people who will continue to carry the torch for water protection ans restoration into the future.
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