The spring prescribed fire season is getting underway at the UW–Madison Arboretum and Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Both manage many acres of remnant and restored prairies, oak savannas, and woodlands—native Wisconsin ecosystems that are fire dependent. …
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Friends of the Preserve Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve invite you to their Annual Meeting to hear Robert Birmingham present, “Ancient Native Earthen Burial Mounds of the Four Lakes Region.” Birmingham is the former Wisconsin State Archaeologist (1989-2004) …
Hiring – Seasonal Invasive Species Specialist
We are currently accepting applications for a seasonal Invasive Species Specialist. This position assists in land stewardship activities, with an emphasis on invasive species management and volunteer development in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the University …
Student Engagement Grant Opportunities
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 maximum …
Become a Preserve Volunteer Steward!
The Preserve depends on many volunteers to help manage the land and support our teaching, research, and outreach mission. We are looking for regular, on-going volunteers willing to commit to at least one year to …
Hiring – Seasonal Natural Areas Technician
We are currently accepting applications for a seasonal Natural Areas Technician to assist with land stewardship activities in the Preserve. The position requires knowledge and previous experience with natural resource land management and the ability …
Preserve Stakeholder Meeting January 30, 2018
Save the date for the second of two Preserve Stakeholder meetings on January 30, 2018 at 5:30pm. We will present and take comments on the 2018 Draft Work Plan, 2018 Draft Operating Budget, and 2018 Draft …
Fall 2017 Newsletter
Read the latest about the Preserve in the Fall 2017 Lakeshore Nature Preserve E-Newsletter. This issue contains articles on how the Preserve is utilized for experiential learning and bat research, information on our volunteers and how you …
Hunting Not Allowed in the Preserve Including the Waters of Lake Mendota
During this hunting season we want to remind our visitors that the discharge of firearms is not allowed in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve or in the waters of Lake Mendota within the municipal boundaries of …
Accepting Project Proposals Until November 1
Project proposals can be submitted for capital improvements, funding assistance, or maintenance support within the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s 300 acres of natural areas. Proposals may be submitted by faculty, staff, students, student organizations, or community members. Proposals …