In Partnership with the UW 175th Anniversary Community Open House Sunday April 7 from Noon – 4pm, explore the Preserve with hands-on interactive learning stations for all ages. Learn about campus sustainability and the new …
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March 2024 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter
There are so many exciting things happening at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve! Read the March 2024 Preserve E-Newsletter to find out more. Included in this issue: Recognizing our 2023 volunteers and donors The Frautschi Center …
Preserve Seeking Director
After 46 years of professionally working within the field of managing natural areas and nurturing the people-plant connection, Interim Director Laura Wyatt will celebrate her retirement in August. The UW is conducting a nationwide search …
Biocore Prairie Bird Banding Observatory 2023 Report
By Jackie Sandberg The Biocore Bird Banding Observatory, which started in 2001, is an all-volunteer bird banding operation that monitors bird populations in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The Observatory is a permitted research project through …
Now Hiring Student Natural Area Assistants – Apply by March 7
Are you a student looking for full-time summer employment? Are you majoring in a conservation or ecology related field and looking for hands-on experience? The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is now hiring summer natural area assistants! …
New sustainable visitor and education center to transform Picnic Point, Lakeshore Nature Preserve
With a generous gift from Jerry Frautschi, a new visitor and education center will create increased access for all visitors, provide safer pedestrian crossing and entry to the parking area off University Bay Drive and serve as the new “front door” for visitors to begin their journey.
February 2024 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter
Here is a link to the latest Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter with stories and information on the Student Engagement Grants (proposals due March 1), new Picnic Point firewood racks, land management updates, and more.
2023 Summary of Preserve Birding Activity
By David S. Liebl The University of Wisconsin-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve comprises woodland, old-field, wetland and aquatic habitats, and is a popular destination for birders. Many of these use the Cornell Lab of Ornithology eBird …
2021 Summary of Preserve Birding Activity
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve hosted 197 species of birds during 2021, providing a rich experience for recreational birders, students and researchers. With its wide variety of habitats: woodland, old field, prairie, wetland and lake, the …
Student Engagement Grants provide undergraduate funding for teaching, research, outreach in Preserve
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve offers small grants – up to $1,000 – for undergraduates (or faculty, staff, and graduate students working with undergraduates) to use the Preserve for teaching, research, or outreach. Review the Request …