News Archive

Read the latest about the Preserve in the Spring 2017 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter.

Both the University of Wisconsin–Arboretum and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve manage many acres of remnant and restored prairies, oak savannas, and woodlands — these native Wisconsin ecosystems require fire to remain healthy. Prescribed fire restores …

Enjoy talking to people? Have a passion for the Preserve? Be a volunteer greeter! We are looking for friendly individuals to greet visitors, direct visitors to Preserve locations, share the Preserve’s mission, and answer questions. …

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is looking for temporary staff to help us achieve our mission to protect the Preserve for biologically significant plant and animal communities for teaching, research, and outreach. We are looking to …

Crews will begin removing dead oak trees on Picnic Point starting over the UW-Madison winter recess. All trees identified for removal are dead or show signs of significant decline as a result of oak wilt …

Save the date for the second of two Preserve Stakeholder meetings on January 24, 2017 at 5:30pm. We will present and take comments on the 2017 draft workplan, 2017 draft operating budget, and 2017 draft capital budget. The meeting …

Read the latest about the Preserve in the Fall 2016 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter.

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee is pleased to announce small grant opportunities (up to $1000 each) for undergraduates or faculty and staff working with undergraduates to facilitate the use of the Preserve for educational purposes. …

Read the latest about the Preserve in the Summer 2016 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter.

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve 2015 Annual Report is now available. This report contains information about the Preserve’s education, outreach, and stewardship activities in 2015.