Teaching and Research Policy
The Preserve Committee welcomes teaching and research projects in the Preserve. Visit the Teaching and Research page to learn how to submit a teaching and research permit application.
Geocache Placement Policy
Geocache placement is governed by policy and requires a permit.
Organized Run/Walk Guidelines
The Howard Temin Path may be used for running and walking events–however all events must be permitted and adhere to our guidelines. Visit the Organized Runs and Walks page to learn how to apply for a permit.
Invasive Plant Control Guidance and Handbook
The Preserve Committee approved a general guidance document on invasive plant control and a separate control handbook which documents the processes and procedures utilized by staff and contractors engaged in invasive plant control in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The handbook is meant to be a fluid document that will be updated and informed by continuing research, education and applied field experience.
- Invasive Plant Control Guidance (Approved 4-10-15)
- Invasive Plant Control Handbook (Approved 5-1-15)
Indian Burial Sites Management Policy
The UW Campus Planning Committee passed a general policy to guide management of the university’s ancient Indian burial sites. Burial mounds/earthworks are located on the main campus as well as within the Preserve and Arboretum. The policy was crafted with input from the Lakeshore Preserve Committee, the Arboretum Committee, and members of the Native American, ecological, archaeological and regulatory communities.
UW-Madison Indian Burial Sites Management Policy (Approved 5-26-11)
UW-Madison Archaeological Sites: Land Management Guidelines
The burial sites policy provides broad goals for managing mound sites. The land management guidelines provide general direction for implementing the policy.
UW-Madison Archaeological Sites: Land Management Guidelines
Bicycle Policy
Biking is allowed on designated paths only–the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path from the Limnology Building on the east to Oxford Drive on the west in Shorewood Hills, and on the paved path that passes through the woods from the Temin Lakeshore Path to the intersection of Lake Mendota Drive and Eagle Heights Drive.
Bicycle Policy (Approved 5-26-11)
Policy on the Prohibition of Slacklines, Hammocks, and other Recreational Devices
In accordance with the UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s mission statement, and in order to maintain the health and vitality of the trees and vegetation in the Preserve while minimizing personal safety risks for all users, the Preserve prohibits the use and attachment of weight bearing ropes, slings, belts, bands, and assorted other attachments to trees and/or posts within the Lakeshore Nature Preserve for recreation or leisure purposes. This specifically includes slacklines, hammocks and rope swings.
Slackline, Hammock, and Rope Swing Policy (Approved 5-12-16)
Photography Guidelines
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a popular location for photographers. Photography for personal noncommercial use is allowed. Photographers taking posed or formal pictures are also allowed as long as they follow all photography guidelines and visitor etiquette.