We’re excited to share the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s 2020 annual report! It was a unexpected year but we made the most of it with your support. The report features: new student programming in the UW Mutual …
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Biocore Prairie Bird Banding Observatory is Back in Action
By Jackie Sandberg Avian monitoring and research activities are back in action this year at the Biocore Prairie Bird Banding Observatory (BPBO)! The Observatory, originally founded in 2001 by Dr. Mara McDonald (1947-2016), is an …
Fire circles remain closed, open hours sunrise to sunset
Until further notice: Fire circles remain closed for use, fires are not allowed, and no reservations are being taken. Preserve open hours remain sunrise to sunset. Please check back for updates.
Spring 2021 Preserve E-Newsletter
In the Spring 2021 E-Newsletter we recognize the volunteers and donors that have stepped up for the Preserve. In this issue we also highlight our new visitor counter, tree removals, student grant awardees, and upcoming …
Natural Areas Technicians Wanted – April 11 deadline
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is looking for 1-2 temporary seasonal Natural Areas Technicians for the 2021 growing season. This position assists with land stewardship activities, with an emphasis on invasive species management and volunteer facilitation. …
Now Hiring Spring Student Natural Areas Assistants—April 8 deadline
Are you a student looking for part-time employment this spring (100 hours maximum, from mid-April to mid-May)? Do you have plant identification skills? Can you work independently? Do you want to contribute to the care …
Artist Emily Arthur to speak at the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s 20th Annual Meeting
EMILY ARTHUR, UW-MADISON ASST. PROF. OF PRINTMAKING, IS THE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE 20TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LAKESHORE NATURE PRESERVE, APRIL 7, 7 – 9PM CDT. “Indirect Take: The Forward-thinking Ornithological …
Saying Goodbye to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Interactive Map
It’s been a good long run, but we’ve had to retire the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Interactive Map. The map, created in 2006, was powered by Adobe Flash Player which is no longer supported as of …
“It’s In Our Nature” Virtual Open Mic
Calling all those inspired by the smell of rain, the minutiae of dragonfly flight, and the stillness of bare winter trees. The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual …
Join a global generosity movement on #GIVINGTUESDAY
December 1st, 2020 is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. While the university provides funding for basic services, it is gifts from people like you that ensures the preservation of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve for continued …