One way we collaborate with landowners is through our Biodiversity Projects. With volunteer leadership at a township level, these projects engage local landowners in land conservation and restoration. The project provides tools and resources to property owners and local businesses to encourage sustainable management of their land no matter the […]
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Saturday, May 11 from 8:00-10:00 a.m., with check-in, coffee from Inspire Coffee and muffins, 8:00 a.m.. The hike begins at 8:30 a.m. Please join us for a morning bird hike at Price Park, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Kevin Dickey, chapter president for the Lakeland Audubon Society will lead […]
Kettle Moraine Land Trust (KMLT), seeks a seasonal intern for land management and basic ecologic restoration to implement KMLT’s land stewardship activities. The position also will participate in outreach programs and activities. This is a part-time, seasonal position. See full description and how to apply here:
Nature needs fire. Every spring and fall, local conservation organizations safely burn acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands and other habitats throughout Walworth County. Why? Because controlled burning is a prescription that these areas need to regain a healthy diversity of plants and animals. Without fire, buckthorn and other weedy plants muscle […]
Saturday February 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, […]
Wednesday February 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join Rory Klick, KMLT Director for a virtual gathering via Zoom to discuss design basics of integrating native plants in your home landscape. Ever wondered how best to incorporate more native plants into your home landscape? Home gardeners often worry about having their landscapes look […]
Saturday, November 25, 1:00-3:30 p.m., join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Petersen Island Woods Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. […]
Finding a balance in producing an attractive and functional lawn while minimizing contamination of nearby lakes can be difficult. In this seminar we will discuss strategies such as species selection, fertility application, and pest management that will allow you to enjoy your lawn while preserving the beauty of the nearby […]
May 9, at 12:00 p.m., join our friends and partners at the UW Extension for a virtual presentation by Kristine Moncada, University of MN, Department of Horticultural Science. You may have heard of “No-mow May” with the goal of not mowing lawns in May to allow early-season flowers to bloom for […]
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve, Saturday May 27, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, conducting controlled burns, and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no […]