The hottest course on campus, Landscape Architecture 581: Prescribed Fire Ecology & Implementation, has wrapped up its sixth year as a spring semester offering. Preserve staff have supported the course since its inception, assisting with live fire training exercises at the UW Arboretum and benefiting from student volunteer assistance to accomplish prescribed burns in the Preserve.
News Archive
May 2024 Lakeshore Nature Preserve Newsletter
Check out the latest news from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve in our May 2024 newsletter! Included in this issue: Course uses Biocore Prairie for live fire exercises Preserve interns share their experience Spongy moth egg …
Join #GenerationRestoration for World Environment Day (June 1-8)
We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land. – www.worldenvironmentday.global The United Nations World Environment Day is …
Madison Water Utility Well 19 construction project underway this spring
If you live in the Eagle Heights Apartments community or frequent Frautschi Point, you may have noticed some earth moving and clearing at the Madison Water Utility Well 19 site. Well 19 is located on an …
Environmental Impact meetings May 8 and 16 for Lakeshore Nature Preserve projects
The public is invited to attend two upcoming environmental impact meetings for projects affecting the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. We hope you can join the project planners and provide input. 1. Project: Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi …
Celebrating Preserve Volunteers and Donors!
April is National Volunteer Month! Although we appreciate those who volunteer for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve all year, we celebrate them each spring in this newsletter. In 2023, 530 volunteers gave 2,176 hours of their …
Celebrate and Support Accessibility in the Preserve during Day of the Badger April 16-17
For generations, the Lakeshore Nature Preserve has been a beloved spot for students, faculty, staff, and Madison residents. It’s a place where we’ve all created cherished memories, whether it’s hiking, bird watching, picnicking, or simply …
April 7 – Visit the Lakeshore Nature Preserve: A Destination for Exploration
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 …
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 …