Service Area: La Crosse County, S.E. Minnesota.
We are activity based – we plan, finance, and run events that families can come to. It is all free.
Recently held Events. Details and pictures can be found on the Coulee KAMO Chapter Facebook page. Turkey hunting, fishing, forest bathing.
Upcoming Events:
Text 608-799-5037 for more information
Kids and Mentors Outdoors Shout Out
Outdoor Outings for families – 2025 – Open to the public – All ages except Genoa outing.
Interested in coming to one of the things below? – Contact Mike @ 608-799-5037 or person listed with event.l. Free of cost. Please tell us you are coming, so we can be properly prepared.
River cleanup – Saturday, May 10th – Starts at 8:00 am.. Meet at local boat landings – Fred Funk, Clinton Street, 7th Street, Goose Island. All ages. Register at rivercleanuplacrosse.com
Kids Fishing Day (Fish Hatchery?s event) – Saturday, May 17th – Registration begins on site at 8:45. Genoa Fish Hatchery. S5631 WI-35, Genoa. Trout. Kids up to 12.
Kraig Hoff Memorial Fishing Event – Saturday, June 7th – 10:00 – 2:00 pm. All ages. Pettibone Lagoon East. Equipment provided. Food, games..
Izaak Walton League/ KAMO Outdoor Activity Day for all ages – Saturday, June 14th – 10:00 am – Goose Island shelter #3 – Events include – Canoeing, BioBlitz, interpretive walk, outdoor photography, Water quality citizen science, mussel education, Youth fishing, tree planting, more.
Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs – A Dragonfly Adventure – Thursday, June 26th – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Veteran?s Park in West Salem – Shelter #1. Geared for elementary – middle school kids.
Youth Outdoor Fest – Pettibone Park, La Crosse – Saturday, July 12th. 10:00 – 2:00 pm. Many activities. Questions about? Ask Hunter- 608-789-7304
Urban Wilderness Workshop – Boys and Girls Club – 4th and 5th graders – July 22nd – August 8th – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Limited availability. Must be a registered BG & C member – membership is free. Foraging, shelter building, knot tying identifying wildlife calls, signs, tracks, survival basics, fishing (through KAMO), more. Call 608-782-3926 for more information.
Pontoon Rides – Clinton Street Boat Landing West – Tuesday, July 15th – Board at 6:00 pm. A unique view of the industrial complex, downtown, and refuge.. Contact Tim at 608-385-2143.
Firepit/ Game Activity Days – Typically run in Pettibone Park on weeknights. about 4 – 5 weeks apart from March – October. Which late afternoons/ evenings work best for you?
Fishing Outings –
Shore fishing – Weeknights or weekends April – August by invitation or request.
Boat outings – Individual or small group – Weeknights or weekends April – August. invitational or by request.
Fishing Float Outings – Dresbach Tailwater – April – August by invitation.
Contacts: Michael Brown – Chapter President – 608-799-5037 – General questions/ donations
Randy Hines – Chapter Vice President – 608-668-5725
Financial donations should be made out to “Coulee KAMO” and be mailed to: C/O Michael Brown, 1712 Wood Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Donated funds will be used 100% for getting kids outdoors – no administrative costs. There are no paid personnel in K.A.M.O.
Material goods – Coulee will accept the following items in good condition only please:
Outdoor wear – Boots, chest waders, camouflage, hoodies, blaze orange hats/vests/gloves, warm hats/gloves, and felt pack boots.
Fishing tackle – both open and ice, tackle boxes, hooks, and lures.
