By Heather Kaarakka, Conservation Biologist – Bureau Natural Heritage Conservation, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Near the University Bay Marsh at Picnic Point lies critical habitat for an important and elusive animal – the little …
News Archive
Small Grant Opportunity for Undergraduates – Proposals due March 1
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee is pleased to announce a small grant opportunity for undergraduates or faculty and staff working with undergraduates to facilitate the use of the Preserve for educational purposes. There is a $1000 …
Natural Areas Technicians Wanted – March 1 deadline
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is looking for 1-2 temporary seasonal Natural Areas Technicians for the 2020 growing season. This position assists with land stewardship activities, with an emphasis on invasive species management and volunteer facilitation. …
Now Hiring Spring-Summer Student Natural Areas Assistants
Are you a student looking for part-time spring or full-time summer employment? Are you majoring in natural sciences and looking for more hands-on experience? The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is now hiring spring and summer natural …
Soil Cores to be taken from path on west side of Class of 1918 Marsh
The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey has a research permit to to take one to two 2-inch diameter soil cores along the gravel path on the west side of the Class of 1918 Marsh. …
We want to hear from you…Preserve Stakeholder Meeting, January 28, 2020
Save the date for the second of two Preserve Stakeholder meetings on January 28, 2020 at 5:00pm. This meeting allows you, our stakeholder, a chance to review and comment on the draft 2020 budget documents: …
Fall 2019 Newsletter
Read the latest about the Preserve in the Fall 2019 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter. This issue includes articles on oak management and the legacy of change, Picnic Point bat research, the Hoofers Ambassadors efforts towards …
Notice of Hazard Tree Removals on Picnic Point
Crews will begin removing hazard trees and dead branches posing a threat to visitors along the Picnic Point trails starting the week of January 21. Many of the trees that are being removed are ash …
A Special Giving Opportunity
In this season of giving, for every donation to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, we will donate a book to a child to inspire an appreciation for wetlands. With your support the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is …
2018 Annual Report
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve 2018 Annual Report is now available. This report contains information about the Preserve’s education, outreach, and stewardship activities in 2018.