We’re excited to share the release of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s 2019 annual report! In the report you’ll find: A feature on how the Preserve serves as a lab for the study of forest functioning …
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New hours, fire circles closed-no fires, and events canceled until further notice
In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Lakeshore Nature Preserve has made some changes to its operations. Until further notice: Preserve open hours are now sunrise to sunset. Fire circles are …
Biocore Prairie Bird Observatory Continues to Fulfill Teaching and Research Mission
By Jackie Sandberg, Biocore Bird Banding Observatory Volunteer and Wildlife Rehabilitation Training Supervisor, Dane County Humane Society The Biocore Prairie Bird Observatory is a volunteer banding operation located in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Each Saturday …
Volunteers and Donors Make the Difference
Although our volunteer program is largely on hold right now, we can still celebrate the volunteers and donors that truly make the difference for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. With just three full-time staff and the …
Spring 2020 Preserve E-Newsletter
In the Spring 2020 Preserve E-Newsletter we celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and donors that make the difference in the Preserve. We also highlight recent oak woodland restoration efforts and the teaching and research mission …
White Oak Protection Project at Frautschi Point
At the edge of Frautschi Point Woods and the Biocore Prairie stands a ~200 year old white oak (called the “Second Oak”). A series of air photos starting in 1927 and progressing over time show …
Picnic Point Bat House Provides Habitat and Contributes to Statewide Research
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 …
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 …