We encourage you to enjoy and use the Lakeshore Nature Preserve but we need to protect the biological and cultural resources of the landscape in accordance with the Preserve’s educational mission and UW policies. Permits allow us to minimize conflicts between users and to coordinate your project with campus security and other activities.
| I want to reserve a fire circle. I want to have a campfire. |
Fire Circle Reservation |
| I want to do research or teach a class in the Preserve. I want to hold a public event in the Preserve. I want to regularly hold a meeting in the Preserve. |
Use, Teaching, & Research Permit |
| I want to place a geocache. | Geocache Placement Permit |
| I want to hold an organized run/walk. Our group wants to exercise here regularly. |
UW-Madison Run/Walk Request |
| I want to take posed or formal pictures in the Preserve. I want to take drone pictures over the Preserve. |
Guidelines for Photography |
| I want to moor my boat near the Preserve. I want to paddle around the Preserve. |
The Union’s Outdoor UW has paddling, mooring, and storage locker rentals. |
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Director at lakeshorepreserve@fpm.wisc.edu or 608-265-9275.