BYCCA Director Update – April 2026
By: Jeff Garrett, BYCCA Director
Diane Garrett stepping across broken ice chunks at Roy’s Point.
Good Morning from the river, ‘er, I mean the ‘Creek!
Spring is slowly creeping into the northland. Of course, as I write, I am sitting next to a roaring fire, looking out the picture window at a pile of snow. That said, the lake ice is just about gone, the ridiculously cute kits are exploring and playing outside their den, the peepers are loudly living up to their name, and I can hear the roar of the creek from my cottage. We are getting there. In fact, perhaps the clearest sign is that a mosquito buzzed around my head while I played lumberjack after last week’s powerful windstorm.
BYCCA resident fox this winter. Photo credit – Valerie Dixon
Spring buds at Brickyard Creek!
Interestingly, it seems each storm targets a different species of tree. Sadly, this last go around of strong winds uprooted or otherwise snapped large White Spruce throughout our forest. I love those old souls, so it’s hard to lose them. The good news is that over the past 20 years, we have planted hundreds and hundreds of White Spruce. Someday, and this isn’t hyperbole, BYC will be the White Spruce Preserve of Northern Wisconsin! That fact aligns with who we are and strengthens our legacy.
Speaking of, I hope you have marked your calendar and plan to participate in this year’s Legacy Week at the Creek June 17th – 20th.
I am often asked how to help or get involved. This designated week is a great time to make a meaningful impact on our forest, watershed, and future generations. With all that is going on in the world, where do we start? We begin by creating a ripple or making a difference where we live. Thanks for being that “drop.”
I look forward to seeing you and your family there!
Jeffery A. Garrett – Director, Brickyard Creek
“Look at the ripple effect one drop can make.”
