Support the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center

Through generous support from Madison philanthropist Jerry Frautschi and his family, the UW has announced plans to build a visitor and education center at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center will showcase UW-Madison’s commitment to sustainability by being the state’s first “Living Building” and UW-Madison’s first net-positive energy building (meaning it will produce more energy than it consumes). The Frautschi Center will support hands-on experiential learning, in addition to providing a welcoming and accessible “front door” to the Preserve. Read the UW-Madison story

Be a Preserve Partner

Join us as we raise $5 million to support the long-term operations and improvements to this state-of-the-art facility along with our hands-on educational programs.

Your gift to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center Fund for the Future will:

• Highlight the cultural and natural history of the Preserve via interpretive displays and signage
• Incorporate natural landscaping and treatment of stormwater runoff using green infrastructure
• Support and maintain the highly sustainable site and building system that reflects the university’s commitment to climate resiliency
• Improve accessibility by offering restrooms, water refill stations, and accessible viewing decks, among other resources
• Expand opportunities for student and community learning by providing space for presentations and discussions

Make an online donation today!

For major giving and donor recognition opportunities, please contact preserveoutreachcenter@supportuw.org