Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Wildlife for All at Natureland Park
2022-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Saturday, June 18, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This year’s topic will feature local reptiles and amphibians, and is geared for adults and children. Join us for a program by a professional wildlife biologist and herpetologist. We’ll convene at Natureland Park in the picnic shelter, and learn about these fascinating creatures and the habitats they need. This family friendly event is appropriate for adults, teens and children attending with their parents. There is no cost to this program but we do accept donations.
Please register in advance with rachel@kmlandtrust.org

4th Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods
2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Saturday, June 25, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
For June, we’ll meet at the parking area near “The Landing” and walk over to the preserve entrance along Oak Park Road. We’ll be targeting garlic mustard, so please wear heavy long sleeves and sturdy work gloves/boots. We’ll bring gloves to share, but please feel free to bring your own if you like.
Please register in advance with rachel@kmlandtrust.org

Full Moon Walk at Turtle Creek Preserve
2022-07-13 21:00 - 22:00 | Turtle Creek Preserve, County Highway M east of Springwood Drive, Darien, Wisconsin, 53115
July 13, 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a full moon evening at the Turtle Creek Wildlife Area, which has parking and is next to KMLT’s Turtle Creek Preserve. This evening begins at 9:00, with moonrise at 9:08 p.m. for the “Buck Moon.” Please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

Art in the Prairie at Price Park Conservancy
2022-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Saturday, July 16, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Join us for the kid-centric segment of our Talk about Nature monthly series, late Saturday morning for a special “Art in the Prairie” session at Price Park. We’ll meet at the picnic shelter near the dog park and have some colored pencil drawing lessons from professional artist Kathleen Garness. Ms. Garness is a professional botanic and scientific illustrator who works with the Field Museum and The Nature Conservancy to produce educational materials for the growing community of natural areas restoration volunteers. She has taught for the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum, and has received a grant from the American Society of Botanical Artists which allowed her to introduce botanical illustration to new and more diverse audiences.
To see some of Kathleen’s work, click here: http://northamericanorchidcenter.org/featured-botanical-illustration/
This event is free, but we ask that you register in advance and we will be accepting donations to KMLT. A donation of $20 would help cover program costs. This even is appropriate for adults, teens and children ages 5-12 attending with their parents/guardians.
Please register in advance with rachel@kmlandtrust.org

4th Saturday Stewardship Cancelled
2022-07-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Stewardship workday for Saturday July 23 is cancelled.

KMLT booth at Das Fest August 5-7
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-07 | Elkhorn, WI, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Come visit our booth at Das Fest on August 5th, 6th, and 7th, at the Walworth County Fair Grounds in Elkhorn, WI.
To learn more about this event, visit: https://dasfestusa.com/

Sturgeon Full Moon Rise at Natureland Park
2022-08-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
August 11, 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a casual viewing watching the full moon rise at Natureland Park. This evening begins at 8:00 p.m. for the “Sturgeon Moon.” Please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

4th Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2022-08-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us at Beulah Bluff Preserve for our monthly stewardship workday from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Bring water and dress in long sleeves and pants with boots!

KMLT booth at East Troy First Fridays Event
2022-09-02 17:00 - 20:00 | East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
KMLT is coming to the East Troy Square on September 2nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This First Fridays event is family friendly, with food, drink, live music and kids activities. KMLT will join in the fun with our own booth with nature-based activities for kids!
To learn more about this event, visit: https://easttroy.org/news/2022/apr/25/first-fridays-are-back/

Harvest Full Moon Rise at Lyons Wildlife Area
2022-09-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Lyons Wildlife Area, 6906 Buckby Rd., Lake Geneva, 53147
September 10, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a casual viewing watching the full moon rise at Lyons Wildlife Area. This evening begins at 7:30 p.m. for the “Harvest Moon.” Please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

Fall Friends Gathering - Friends of Hackmatack
2022-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 | George Williams College, 350 Constance Blvd, Williams Bay, WI, 53191, United States
KMLT is a sponsor of the Friends of Hackmatack 10th Anniversary Celebration

4th Saturday Stewardship - Annual Hackmatack Seed Collection Day
2022-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, N541 Co Trunk H, Genoa City, WI
Join Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Geneva Lake Conservancy for a seed-collection outing to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in celebration of 2022 Land Trust Days! Saturday, September 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. we’ll be harvesting ripe seed of native prairie plants at the Turner Tract, just northwest of Genoa City, Wisconsin on County Trunk H.Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2012, spanning the state line in McHenry County, Illinois and Walworth County, Wisconsin. The Turner Tract was the first portion of the refuge to be open to the public. Former agricultural lands occupying portions of the site were seeded with native prairie plants by Ducks Unlimited prior to the transfer of the property to the US Fish & Wildlife Service for inclusion in the Refuge.Volunteers from throughout the Hackmatack region will be on hand to harvest native prairie seeds under the guidance of professional staff from Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Geneva Lake Conservancy. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, long sleeves, closed-toe shoes or boots, and a sun hat. Bring a refillable water bottle. Seeds collected there during the Land Trust Days event will be turned over to the US Fish & Wildlife Service for native species enrichment within the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.

Oaktober Oak Ecology and Tree Planting
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join us for our Family Educational Event at Natureland Park on October 1st, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Pre-register for this event with rory@kmlandtrust.org

Prairie Seed Collection at Price Park
2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join us for family stewardship event on Saturday, October 1st, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Pre-register for this event with rory@kmlandtrust.org

Hunter's Full Moon Rise at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2022-10-09 18:15 - 19:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
October 9, 6:15 p.m.
Join us for a casual viewing watching the full moon rise at Beulah Bluff Preserve. This evening begins at 6:15 p.m. for the “Hunter’s Moon.” Please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

4th Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bog State Natural Area
2022-10-22 13:00 - 15:30 | WI
Join us for seed collecting and buckthorn removal at Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Saturday October 22, from 1:00-3:30pm. Bring water and dress in long pants with boots or closed-toed shoes.

Natureland Park Fall Workday
2022-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Kettle Moraine Land Trust partners with Walworth County on park management plans and maintenance workdays. Join us Friday November 18th 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Natureland Park. All skill levels are welcome.
Volunteers should dress for the elements and be prepared to have fun, get dirty, and enjoy some time working in the great outdoors. Those interested in volunteering should contact Walworth County Volunteer Services Director Colleen Lesniak at (262) 741-4223, clesniak@co.walworth.wi.us.

Cancelled: Special Workday at Divine Word Seminary
2022-11-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Divine Word Seminary, N8855 Seminary Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Our workday at Divine Word Seminary , Saturday November 19, is cancelled due to the weather.

Armchair Conservation Virtual Program - Midwest Invaders Watch Program
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us on Zoom for our December 14 Virtual Program on the Midwest Invaders Watch Program (MIWP): What are invasive plants, what are key ones to know and how to control them on your property.
Pre-register for this event with liza@kmlandtrust.org. Once registered, a zoom link will be emailed to you closer to the event date.

Canceled: Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Putra-Scharff Preserve
2023-01-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Putra-Scharff Preserve, W374 S8787 County Road N, Eagle, WI, 53119, United States
With the snow accumulation and slippery roads, the stewardship day at Putra-Scharff Preserve is cancelled tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you at the next stewardship day, Sunday February 26.

Snow Moon at Jackson Creek Preserve
2023-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 201 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Join us at Jackson Creek Preserve for a casual visit to view the full moon rise. Discover a moon story at a unique site that KMLT helps to protect and manage. Dress for the weather and please feel free to bring a warm beverage to enjoy the beauty of the season. All ages are welcome.
Questions or to register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Armchair Conservation Series: Seed Starting with Native Plants
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
Want to grow native plants from seed? Join us for this virtual program.
Email liza@kmlandtrust.org to register. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the program.

Creating and Restoring Habitat for Flora and Fauna
2023-03-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Lyons Town Hall, 6339 Hospital Road, Lyons, WI, 53148, United States
In this, “How To” workshop, a step by step process of the importance of habitat in Lyons and site assessment will be presented. Find sources for seeds and plugs and network with land owners, managers, stewards and all in support of native habitats. The workshop will be presented by Restoration Ecologist, Rory Klick, Kettle Moraine Land Trust Managing Director, and John Mariani, RLA, ASLA, owner “Landscapes For Life”.
Saturday, March 4, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, at the Lyons Town Hall, 6339 Hospital Road
To register, email LyonsBiodiversity@gmail.com

Worm Moon at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us at Petersen Island Woods Preserve for a casual visit to view the full moon rise. Discover a moon story at a unique site that KMLT helps to protect and manage. Dress for the weather and please feel free to bring a warm beverage to enjoy the beauty of the season. All ages are welcome.
Questions or to register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Spongy Moths: What to Expect in 2023
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | WI
Spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) populations increased dramatically in 2022 causing many home and property owners concern about their trees. You may have noticed the spongy moth caterpillars crawling over everything last year, especially in May and June. These caterpillars have distinctive red and blue dots on their backs, long hairs, and are voracious eaters, eating the leaves of many trees. The caterpillars cause the most damage to trees and are the biggest nuisance to people. Come July, they form cocoons, pupate, turn into adult moths, lay eggs and die. Those eggs overwinter and soon enough, those caterpillars will be hatching again, to eat and eat and eat!
What can we expect this year? Join the UW Extension-Madison Walworth County for a free webinar to find out! On March 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mike Hillstrom, Forest Health Specialist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and PJ Liesch, Entomologist and Director of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab, will discuss spongy moths and what to expect in 2023. You will learn where spongy moth defoliation occurred and a variety of management options to reduce damage from spongy moths for urban, wooded residential and forest landowners.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Please visit go.wisc.edu/97xqoy to register! The webinar will be recorded for later viewing.
You can also learn more about spongy moths and what you should do at the following website: https://go.wisc.edu/kz1yc1

Cancelled Walk & Talk: Field Education Series at Natureland Park
2023-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
The Walk and Talk Winter Tree ID program has been cancelled. Please check out our other upcoming programs and stewardship days. Programs are free but advanced registration is required.

Canceled-Pink Moon at Turtle Creek Preserve
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Turtle Creek Preserve, County Highway M east of Springwood Drive, Darien, Wisconsin, 53115
Canceled due to weather. Save the date for the next moon rise viewing, Friday May 5.

Earth Day Celebration
2023-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join KMLT at one of our Walworth County Park partner sites, Price Park Conservancy, in Elkhorn, for a family friendly Earth Day program. More details coming soon! Save the date!

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Natureland Park
2023-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Arbor Day Tree Planting, April 28

To celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, KMLT and Walworth County will host two tree-planting events. Volunteers are needed to assist KMLT and Walworth County staff with tree plantings at Natureland Park, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and at Price Park, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Those interested in volunteering for the Arbor Day events should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Price Park Conservancy
2023-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
