It’s officially autumn, and the season’s changes can be seen in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Monarchs are nectaring on goldenrod to prepare for their long migration south, oaks have dropped their acorns, seeds are ripening in the prairie, and students and instructors have returned to learning in the Preserve.
Our September newsletter features articles by two of our student interns on cultural ecosystem services, particularly blue spaces, and how bioswales keep Lake Mendota clean.
Plus, please mark your calendars for two upcoming events:
- Thursday, October 16, 6:30-8 p.m. – Join an evening Town Hall meeting for a conversation about the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. This event will be held at the UW-Madison Arboretum. Refreshments will be provided.
- Thursday-Friday October 9-10, 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. – It’s the return of the Fill the Hill fundraising tradition. Everyone can join in the fun!
