Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Summer Volunteer Stewardship Workday - Natureland Park
2018-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Park Improvement and Tree Planting
Join us for a morning of giving back. We’ll be making improvements at the park including removing invasive species and planting native plants. Depending on weather and conditions there will be a boat ride to plan island plantings.
Come for an hour or stay all morning. Lunch will be provided. Please register by calling Maggie Zoellner at: (262) 949-7211, or Colleen Lesniak, Walworth County Volunteer Services Coordinator (262) 741-4390.

2018 Prairie Walk
2018-06-13 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Plan to attend the 2018 Walworth/Kenosha County Prairie Walk! It will take place on Wednesday, June 13th at the Century Oaks Farm, Burlington, WI. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program starts at 9:00 a.m
Cost is $15 which includes lunch.
Register by printing and mailing this form, or register online – see form for details.
See you there!
2018 prairie walk form

Books, Birds and Butterflies - May 5, 2018
2018-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with Books, Birds and Butterflies at Your Local Library
Kettle Moraine Land Trust is partnering with local libraries on May 5th to let you know how YOU can make our communities and our Earth a beautiful home for all of us.
Stop by your library to look through their collection of books that will inspire you to make the world a greener and better place to live.
Then chat with a KMLT volunteer about what you can do in your own garden or yard to attract and nourish butterflies, birds and more. A limited number of free native plants and seeds will be available.
Questions? Call Maggie Zoellner, Executive Director at 262-949-7211 or email info@kmlandtrust.org.

Adelman-Schwartz Work Day
2018-03-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Join the Prairie Enthusiasts from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 17th to help remove invasive species on this lovely small dry prairie in the Town of Sugar Creek. Bring gloves, wear boots and bring loppers if you have them.
For more information, email Zach Kastern at zkastern@hotmail.com.

Volunteer Stewardship Work Day February 17th
2018-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Adelman Schwartz Preserve, North Lake, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Want to get some winter exercise and learn about Walworth County prairies? There will be a work day from 9 a.m. to noon at the Adelman-Schwartz preserve in North Lake.
This small dry prairie on the north shore of North Lake (Walworth County) is owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts and protected by a conservation easement held by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust. The preserve is located in the Town of Sugar Creek (northwest of Elkhorn). Meet at the intersection of Blue Wing Rd. and North Lakeshore Drive. Park on Blue Wing Rd. We will be working on removing invasive species. Bring gloves wear boots, and bring loppers if you have them.
New volunteers are always welcome. You’ll be trained on what to do!
For more information on this volunteer opportunity email Zach Kastern, site manager, at zkastern@hotmail.com

Candlelight Ski and Hike in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
2018-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Ski or hike the 1.6 mile Purple Loop of the Nordic Trail through the woods that will be illuminated by 450 candles! No hills – no spills! There will be a bonfire to roast marshmallows or cookout. Food will be available for purchase, provided by the Kettle Moraine Natural History Association.
All vehicles will need a vehicle admission sticker. Get more information at the Wisconsin DNR website, dnr.wi.gov. This is a Wisconsin DNR hosted event so for additional details please contact DNR staff at: 262-594-6200.
The Nordic Trail is located on Highway H about 4 miles south of Palmyra and 1.5 miles north of LaGrange.

Adelman Schwartz Preserve Workday
2018-01-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Adelman Schwartz Preserve, North Lake, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Volunteer Stewardship Workday, 9 – Noon
This small 2 acre hilltop prairie is protected by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust with a conservation easement. The preserve is located south of Whitewater and overlooks North Lake. Join the property owner, The Prairie Enthusiasts, as they remove buckthorn and other aggressive and non native species to help the prairie thrive. Bring gloves and loppers if you have them.
For more information on this volunteer opportunity email Zach Kastern, site steward at zkastern@hotmail.com

Bald Eagle Day
2018-01-20 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Geneva Lake Beach, S Lake Shore Dr, Fontana Blvd, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI, 53125, United States
Search the skies and help count the number of Bald Eagles in Walworth County with the US Fish & Wildlife staff and Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge at Geneva Lake Beach. Learn about the recent movements and life history of these majestic birds of prey. A few binoculars will be available so please bring your own if you have them. This event is great for families and children. Geneva Lake Beach is located at the west end of sparkling Lake Geneva in Fontana.
Contact Maggie Zoellner, KMLT Executive Director for more information at: 262-949-7211.

First Day Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest
2018-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Start the New Year off with a 4-mile hike on the Scuppernong Trail through the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit. The wide cut trail is great for conservation as we walk and experience winter in the forest. Snowshoes are welcome if needed! Pets must be leashed at all times. A 2018 Wisconsin State Park Sticker is required and you can self-register there.
The hike will be cancelled only if weather is severe or roads are dangerous. The hotline 262-594-6200 will have up to date information
The hike starts at 11 a.m. Meet at the Scuppernong Hiking Trails – north side of County Highway ZZ about 0.5 miles east of Highway 67, 4 miles north of Eagle.
This is one of many First Day Hikes sponsored by the Wisconsin State Park system. For more information see the Wisconsin DNR website, dnr.wi.gov.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday Natureland Park
2017-11-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join us for a morning of giving back. We’ll be helping Walworth County park staff remove invasive brush and possibly collecting native prairie seed. Come for an hour or stay all morning. No previous experience necessary!
Lunch will be provided. Please register by calling 262-949-7211.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday Beulah Bluff Preserve
2017-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Lend a hand to remove invasive species so the native prairie can flourish. If the weather cooperates, we’ll also collect seed from prairie grasses and flowers to sow in other areas of the preserve. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. No experience necessary. Register by emailing Maggie@kmlandtrust.org.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday - Price Park Conservancy
2017-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join us for a morning of giving back. We’ll be helping Walworth County park staff remove invasive brush from the prairie at the park, and possibly collecting native prairie seed. Come for an hour or stay all morning. No previous experience necessary!
Lunch will be provided. Please register by calling 262-949-7211.

Nature Nourishes Body & Soul: Hand-Feed Monarchs
2016-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join us for this open house special event at Price Park in Elkhorn. Experience live Monarch Butterflies at each stage in their life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to majestic butterfly. Step inside the Butterfly Tent to hand-feed Monarchs and witness these beautiful and important pollinators up close! While you’re waiting for the tent, explore the trails at Price Park. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation for Feeding Walworth County.
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Nature Nourishes Body & Soul: Wild Edibles
2016-07-16 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join our Expert Naturalist for a hike and plant collection on the park trails. At the hike’s end, we’ll share a community salad and learn about wild edible plants!
Saturday July 16th at 11:00AM
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Nature Nourishes Body & Soul Series: In Touch With Trees Hike
2016-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tripp Lake Park, 407 S Wisconsin St, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join us for a guided hike through beautiful Tripp Lake Park and learn to safely grow edible mushrooms in your own backyard! Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation for Feeding Walworth County.
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