KMLT welcomes Allison and Gethin to our summer internship program this year. A huge thank you to our supporters of the Kenneth and Betsy Ingle and James and Lois Benes Internship Program. The program is only possible because of your donations. Read more about what Ally and Gethin are up to and how your support […]
Stewardship
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Beulah Bluff Preserve to help get the trails ready for summer hiking and welcome the spring ephemerals. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. – snacks, water and lemonade provided. Dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children […]
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 […]
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 […]