The Fall issue of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter features planning and land management updates as well as student research, a new poetry trail, and stories from people who have a special relationship with the Preserve.
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Save the Date for Fill the Hill: “Flocktober” 5-6
Fill the Hill is coming back — and this year, the flamingos are celebrating the university’s 175th anniversary! Starting at 5:00 pm on October 5, every gift the UW receives from Badgers and friends will …
We want to hear from you! Stakeholder Meeting Wed. Oct. 11, 5PM
Every fall the Preserve staff meets with the public to report on our “plan of work” and to hear from you. Please join us! Wednesday October 11, 2023 5:00 PM-6:00 PM on Zoom Join Zoom …
Learn about the Preserve at upcoming outreach events on Sept. 18 and 22
Stop by the Lakeshore Nature Preserve table to learn about ecological restoration volunteer opportunities at two upcoming outreach events on the UW-Madison campus: Fall Public Service Fair Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 3-6pm Gordon Dining & …
Bucky’s Big Event – Sept 1
Bucky’s Big Event is Friday, September 1 from 10:30-3PM. It’s an annual day of service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where the University community comes together to volunteer their time and energy on and off …
Read the latest news from the Preserve
The Spring-Summer Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter is now available! This is an exciting time for the Preserve! The Preserve Master Plan and the advanced plan for a Preserve Outreach Center are nearing completion. You can find …
Final Draft Master Plan available for comment until July 17, 2023
It has been 16 years since the last Lakeshore Nature Preserve Master Plan, and we are nearing completion on an update to guide land restoration and facility development for the next 10+ years. As we …
Listen to poetry in the Preserve!
Ten new stops have been added to the Preserve Audio Trail featuring live recordings of poetry performed at the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s annual “It’s in Our Nature” poetry open mic events. Stroll …
Help the Audubon Society at UW-Madison report Tree Swallow observations
In April of 2023, the Audubon Society at UW-Madison (ASUM) installed five Tree Swallow nest boxes throughout Picnic Point Marsh. Tree Swallows are native to WI, and their populations are declining due to habitat loss …
Insect Community Science Series at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve starts May 19
Come learn about bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and other insects this summer by participating in eight different community science projects led by the UW Insect Ambassadors! Each event will feature a short talk from an insect …