• The annual John Deere parade in Kellnersville featured around 60 tractors.
• The parade celebrates the history of John Deere tractors and the Lambert family’s business.

Saturday evening of Father’s Day weekend (June 14), Mary took me out for supper. We had a great meal in Kellnersville, and that put us in the right spot for the annual John Deere parade put on by the Lambert family and many of their friends and neighbors.

Many of these tractors were the two-cylinder variety, known as the “putt-putts” because of their unique sound from the 1950s and 1960s.

They had about 60 tractors in the parade, and some were driven by the grandsons of Charlie Lambert.

When I was just a kid, I would go with my dad to Lambert Implement for parts and/or shear pins for the baler. Charlie was the owner then, and in later years he turned the business over to his son, Kenny Lambert. Kenny ran the business until the days of the huge tractors that we have in the fields of today.

The parade is a great way to remember the history of the John Deere tractors in our rural areas and the people who sold them and maintained them for the local farmers.

Glacial Lakes Conservancy announces Land Trust Days events

Glacial Lakes Conservancy has revealed its 2025 Land Trust Days events. Admission is $10 for non-members (pay with cash at the event) and free for members. Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to register. Here are more details:

• Wildflower Walk is 10-11:30 a.m. July 19 at Hunner Preserve in Tisch Mills. Join Naturalist Matt Welter on a hike teaching about some of the different wildflowers that are budding, blooming and have gone to seed. Learn folklore, herbal uses and interesting facts about each flower. Also, learn how different flowers tell you about the habitat in which they live.
• A Willow Creek Preserve Walk & Talk followed by Sunset Yoga will be from 6 to 8 p.m. July 22 at Willow Creek Preserve in Sheboygan. Join an enriching experience at Willow Creek Preserve and learn about the diverse projects under way. Engage with knowledgeable staff and dedicated board members who will share insights into the preserve’s ongoing efforts. As you walk, immerse yourself in the tranquil sights and sounds of a summer evening. Conclude with a calming session of yoga, guided by Kaitlynn Kiela.
• Nature Journaling is from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at Bella Terra, a private conservation easement in Sheboygan. Field sketching, often referred to as nature journaling, involves the art of drawing and taking notes inspired by the natural world. This event, hosted by Manitowoc artist Rebecca Jabs, will guide participants through the process of keen observation. By paying close attention, we can discover details that might have gone unnoticed, capture memories we may otherwise forget, and enhance our understanding and appreciation of various plant and animal species.

Seven Mishicot FFA trap team members headed to nationals

Mishicot FFA trap team took first place in its conference with McKenzie Wotachek placing second and Vanessa Paquette and Trinity Popp taking third place.

June 7, the team competed at state and took seventh out of 78 teams. Xavier McCarty shot a 50-straight and ended 97/100. Sawyer Sand ran a 25-straight and ended 90/100. Dawson Valenta ran a 25-straight and ended 94/100. And Logan Campion ran a 25-straight and ended 91 out of 100. Seven of those kids will continue to practice because their next stop is nationals in Mason, Michigan.

Maribel club names in-club turkey contest winner

During the June meeting of the Maribel Sportsmen’s Club, we had the results of our in-club turkey contest.

Most people didn’t bring in their beards and spurs as they knew of Rick Schuh’s turkey, which I had featured in this column at the end of April.

Rick’s turkey tipped the scale at 27.7 pounds, sported a 12-inch beard and had 1-9/16-inch spurs.

That bird would have been hard to top in any contest.

Westshore club offers $500 scholarship

Westshore Sportsman’s Club is offering a $500 scholarship. To be eligible, you must be a member, a child of a member or a grandchild of a member of the Westshore Sportsman’s Club and have completed your second year of college by June 30.

Applications can be obtained by contacting Mike Casebeer at 920-553-1255 or downloaded from westshoresportsmansclub.org.

Applications must be returned or postmarked by June 30.

Get tickets early for Waterfowl Hunters Expo

Get your tickets early, as the Waterfowl Hunters Expo will be held Aug. 22-23 in Oshkosh.

This event has turned into the premier waterfowl hunters’ expo.

Get additional information by calling Bruce Ross at 262-224-4949 or emailing info@waterfowlhuntersexpo.com.

That’s it for this week, so have fun in the great outdoors.