Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Stewardship - Annual Hackmatack Seed Collection Day
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 2025 Land Trust Days! Friday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m.-noon, 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 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.
Registration required. Register here

Rescheduled: Prairie Seed Collection at Price Park
2025-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join KMLT and Walworth County Parks for Prairie Seed Collecting at Price Park, Friday October 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m after rescheduling from the 10th due to the weather. Come dressed for the weather and please pre-register. All ages welcome, children under 18 must be with a chaperone. Great way to gain service hours and conservation field experience.
Those interested in volunteering should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.

October's Fourth Saturday Stewardship Workday at Jackson Creek Preserve
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 351 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Come join us at our Jackson Creek Preserve Stewardship day on October 25 from 9:00am-Noon! Depending on the weather, we’ll be removing invasive species and maintaining our trails.
All are welcome to attend! If you are less than 18 years of age, please come with an adult.
Please make sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Additional water will be provided.
To sign up, please register here.

November Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Come join us at our Beulah Bluff Preserve Stewardship Workday on November 15 from 1:00pm-3:00pm! Depending on the weather, we’ll be removing invasive species and maintaining our trails.
All are welcome to attend! If you are less than 18 years of age, please come with an adult.
Please make sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Additional water will be provided.
To sign up, please register here.
We hope to see you soon at Beulah Bluff!

Winter Woody Invasives Workshop
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 | WI
Join us in the Lyons Township for a hands-on learning session on Saturday, December 6th as we tackle the challenge of managing woody invasive species. Together, we will learn from experts at Midwest Prairies and Native Range Ecological as they demonstrate how to properly remove woody invasive species such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, and tree of heaven.
During this free workshop, you’ll:

Learn to identify and remove common woody invasive species.
See live demonstrations from experts in the field on a variety of responsible removal methods, such as brush cutting, cut-stump treatment, and proper herbicide use.
Discover how managing your land supports our local biodiversity.

Location in Lyons: To be given upon registration Register here

December Pop-up Workday at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Come join us at our Petersen Island Woods Preserve Pop-up Stewardship day on December 10 from 1:00pm-3:30pm! Depending on the weather, we’ll be removing invasive species and maintaining our trails.
All are welcome to attend! If you are less than 18 years of age, please come with an adult.
Please make sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Additional water will be provided.
To sign up, please register here.

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Price Park Conservancy
2026-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
To celebrate Arbor Day, KMLT and Walworth County will host a tree-planting event. Volunteers are needed to assist KMLT and Walworth County staff with tree plantings at Price Park. Those interested in volunteering for the Arbor Day should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.

Annual Family Bird Hike at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Saturday, May 9, 8:00-10:00 a.m., with check-in, coffee and muffins at 8:00 a.m..
Please join us for a morning bird hike at Petersen Island Woods Preserve. We are honored to welcome back Kevin Dickey, chapter president for the Lakeland Audubon Society. Kevin has been leading this annual hike for several years and we always learn so much from his expertise.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather. We’ll have extra binoculars on hand, and feel free to bring your own. We’ll also use the Merlin Birding App to capture (electronically) what we observe! We’ll hike in search of local birds, and go over observation tips for identifying what we’re hearing and seeing. There will be nature based birding activities for children and children at heart..
This event is appropriate for all ages. Free. Please register in advance. Register here

Cancelled - Adam Birding Conservancy Bird Walk
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:30 | WI
This event has been cancelled. Check out the rest of our calendar and register for a volunteer day too!
Adam Birding Conservancy is open to the public, please check out their website for visit details. https://adamconservancy.com/

CANCELED - Morning Gentle Yoga and Mindful Walk
2026-08-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
With the inclement weather forecasted for this Saturday, unfortunately we are cancelling the event.
Visit this webpage for future KMLT events and at Beulah Bluff Preserve. You may also join our mailing list to receive updates.
In the meantime, Beulah Bluff Preserve welcomes you at any time.

Petersen Island Woods Terrace Commemoration and Celebration
2026-09-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us Saturday morning at Petersen Island Woods as we celebrate and honor everyone that has supported the new additions to our eastern brick terrace entranceway. Building on the improvements to the public entranceway, KMLT also recently received grant support to plant native plants around the public entrance that will be native to the oak woodland habitat of the preserve!
Start the day with coffee, refreshments, guided walks of the preserve and more! There will be a gathering at 10:00 a.m. to commemorate all supporters and their commitment to KMLT’s conservation efforts. Walks will be ecology based and highlight our wildlife (plant and animal) neighbors and restoration of the preserve.
All are welcome. This is a free, family friendly event. Walks start at 9am and last roughly 45 minutes. Join for all guided walks or just one.

Grab coffee and a breakfast treat
Stop by with the family and make a craft
Meet with our friends from the Healthy Lakes Initiative and learn about native planting opportunities for your shoreline
Learn about our plans for trail expansion and terrace garden planting improvements
Learn how to get involved!
