Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Full Moon Howl
2022-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Full Moon Howl
The February full moon is known as the Snow Moon, and will rise at 5:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 16 to the east. We’ll convene at 5:00 p.m. at our Petersen Island Woods Preserve (provide address and where to park), just before sunset. On this day, the sunset and moon rise will only be minutes apart. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages and hang out for some outdoor and socially distant conversation. No big commitment, just a little time to pause and enjoy the beauty of the winter night sky.

Let's Go Outside! - Winter Wildlife Tracking
2022-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Family Educational Event at Natureland – Winter Wildlife Tracking
Join KMLT at Natureland for our first educational event of the winter season!
Meet at Natureland Park from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
We’ll be exploring winter tracking, learning about the tracks and signs that animals leave behind in the snow. Who made that paw print? What was the animal doing? What other items might animals leave behind that tell us about what they were doing? This is program is designed for kids ages 6-12, and we do ask that parents stay to provide supervision and assistance; it is not a drop off program, but rather time for parents or caretakers to join with kids in eco-exploration.
Please register in advance with rachel@kmlandtrust.org

4th Saturday Stewardship
2022-01-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Wisconsin
4th Saturday Stewardship
For January, please join us on Jan 22 from 1-3:30 p.m. (or as much time as you can spend) at the newest KMLT parcel acquired in December. We’ll be clearing invasive brush from the property boundaries, so please bring loppers and hand saws as well as work gloves.

Where: W374 S8787 County Road N, just east-northeast of Eagle. Please pull in the drive and park near the barn on the right so as not to block the drive to the home

Volunteer Restoration Workday - Brush Cutting at Natureland Park
2021-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
KMLT will be cutting brush at Natureland
Friday, November 5, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Natureland Park
Everyone welcome, no experience needed! KMLT will provide equipment but feel free to bring your own loppers and gloves if you have them. Be sure to bring water and wear sturdy boots, long pants and long sleeves.
Contact rachel@kmlandtrust.org to pre-register, or just stop by!

Oaktoberfest at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2021-10-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us for an afternoon of brews and views with your friends and neighbors. Enjoy the scenic and botanical beauties of the preserve. Guided interpretive tours will be available, led by KMLT’s Rory Klick. Snacks, fresh beverages, and surprises are to be found upon the trail. Learn about our glacial heritage and our native flora, or simply hike on your own to discover what nature has to offer.
Throughout the region, the month of October has been recognized as “Oaktober” in celebration of our most iconic native tree species. And Octoberfest has long been celebrated—in both September and October—as a beer-brewing holiday season. Join with KMLT to kick-off the autumn festivities at Oaktoberfest 2021!
Park at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Drive, Elkhorn 53121.
Hikes (and toasts) begin from the trailhead at the eastern end of Oak Park Road.
Tickets $25 in advance available on Eventbrite; $35 on site. All proceeds benefit the conservation efforts of Kettle Moraine Land Trust.
Purchase Tickets Here
Please direct any questions to rachel@kmlandtrust.org

Volunteer Restoration Workday - Seed Collection at Price Park
2021-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
KMLT will be collecting seed at Price Park
Friday, October 8, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Price Park Conservancy
Everyone welcome, no experience needed! Be sure to bring water and wear sturdy boots, long pants and long sleeves.
Contact rachel@kmlandtrust.org to pre-register, or just stop by!

Annual Seed Collection at Hackmatack
2021-09-25 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 2021 Land Trust Days! Saturday, September 25th 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.
Please fill out this form to register, https://forms.gle/85F9t9KKcc9K7AcJ9

Astronomy at Price Park Conservancy
2021-09-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Like most people, KMLT members probably think of the parks and preserved lands our organization maintains as being used and enjoyed only during daylight hours – but all of our properties offer the wonderful potential for evening use as well, especially for viewing nighttime skies!
You are invited to become part of a small group of amateur astronomical observers on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Price Park, N6418 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The group will be led by KMLT board member and veteran astronomer Dan Koehler, formerly of Yerkes Observatory, who will give a beginner’s presentation under late summer evening skies designed to introduce basic observing techniques using the unaided eye, binoculars, and small telescopes. During the observing session we will be looking at some basic celestial objects like stars, planets, and some “deep space” objects, learning some of the constellation and bright star names, and understanding how the nighttime sky works and changes from season to season.
In case of rain or overcast skies, we will attempt to host the event on the alternate nights of Tuesday, September 14, or Wednesday, September 15, also from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Price Park. The group is limited to 20 participants aged 10 and up so early registration is strongly encouraged. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are required (your shoes must be closed-toed, no sandals please!). A donation of $20 per person to the KMLT is suggested.
Requests for registration and all questions should be directed to Dan via email at dkoehler@wi.rr.com. When registering, please include the name(s) of the participants and a good contact phone number.

Prairie Wildflowers
2021-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
In July, the prairie blooms in a fantastic array of color. Deep purple lupines, along with golden yellow sunflowers and light lavender bergamot, share space with the pristine white of wild quinine and the stunning orange of butterfly weed, all interspersed with a flourishing flush of tall grasses. Visit the prairie restorations at Price Park Conservancy to admire these native plants and learn their names and their habits. This guided tour is sure to further your appreciation of an iconic—and uniquely Midwestern—landscape.

The program is free, but space is limited so advance registration is required; donations to KMLT are always appreciated. Email rachel@kmlandtrust.org to reserve your place in the tour.

There will be moderate hiking. Bring drinking water and a sun hat. All ages are welcome, but the content is better suited to adults and older children. Please, no pets.

Hoo's Woods
2021-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Lutherdale, N7891 US-12, Elkhorn, WI, 5121, United States
Have you ever seen an immense Bald Eagle up close? How about some diminutive owls? They may vary greatly in size, but all are raptors, birds of prey. Here is your invitation to learn more about these fascinating birds, up close and personal.
Kettle Moraine Land Trust is resuming its educational series, Talking About Nature; you and your family are invited to be our guests. We’ll gather at the outdoor pavilion on the grounds of Lutherdale, north of Elkhorn, on Saturday morning, June 19, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The one-hour session, suitable for all ages, promises to be fun and informative, presented by Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, a rescue and rehabilitation center that focuses on public education. Meet a Bald Eagle and three other birds of prey, learning about their important roles in the environment.

There is no fee for this event but advance registration is required. (Freewill donations always are accepted with gratitude.) Contact rachel@kmlandtrust.org to register, or for more information.

Mother's Day Bird Walk
2021-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Adam Birding Conservancy, 1636 Findlay Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Adam Birding Conservancy, Whitewater
In this annual tradition, members and friends of KMLT follow experienced birders in exploring a natural area to hear and see a rich variety of avian adventurers migrating to or through our region, establishing their territories, and raising their young. Group leaders will include Kevin Dickey of Lakeland Audubon, Stacy Iwanicki of Illinois DNR, Ron Branum and Justine Neslund, both of McHenry Audubon. Adam Birding Conservancy is a private, 331-acre preserve known as a birding hot spot. This outing is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by responsible adults; moderately strenuous hiking will include areas that may hold standing water.

There is no fee for any of these educational programs, but advance registration is required. (Freewill donations always are accepted with gratitude.) Due to COVID-19 restrictions we may need to limit the number of registrants that we safely can accommodate. Contact rachel@kmlandtrust.org to register, or for more information

Beetles, Borers, and Flies (Oh my!) KMLT Forest Pest Presentation
2021-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Invasive insects and diseases can cause harm to the trees in your community, but not every pest is a problem. Join Tricia Bethke, Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, for a lively presentation on beetles, borers, planthoppers, and galls that may (or may not) affect the health of the trees. Learn what to (re)plant after a pest invasion and how to monitor and protect trees in your community.
Tricia Bethke is the Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator. Her position is funded through a cooperative grand with USDA APHIS and The Morton Arboretum. Tricia’s responsibilities include statewide training of key stakeholders on the USDA APHIS Hungry Pest program, forest pest identification, high-risk pathways, regulations and quarantines, and reporting protocols. Tricia also leads training on tree identification, forest pest detection, and tree health monitoring.
Please join us by registering with rachel@kmlandtrust.org

Annual Meeting Notice
2020-12-03 19:00 - 19:30 | Online
The Board of Directors of the Kettle Moraine Land Trust will conduct its Annual Meeting on Thursday evening, December 3, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Following public-health protocols, this year’s meeting will be held via video conference. Members of the public are welcome to attend; contact Kettle Moraine Land Trust at info@kmlandtrust.org to request the link to the online meeting.

Natureland Fall Workday
2020-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Kettle Moraine Land Trust partners with Walworth County on park management plans and workdays. This fall workday will consist of brush cutting and stacking..
The workday runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please arrive masked and bring your own work gloves, drinking water, and any snacks. If you have loppers or a handsaw, please bring them.

Due to Covid-19 guidance, participation is limited to 10. Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can keep track of the number of participants.
We are all looking forward to a stewardship day at this beautiful park!

Beulah Bog Stewardship Workday
2020-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Good news – there has been another Beulah Bog Stewardship Workday scheduled for Sunday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, we are limited to 10 participants. Please arrive masked, bring your own work gloves, drinking water, and any snacks for the outing. We’ll be cutting and stacking invasive brush in a savanna area and remove fencing along Territorial Road. Meet in the parking lot off Stringers Bridge Road.
Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211; then we’ll know when we’ve reached our limit of 10. Thank you for your interest!

Jackson Creek Fall Workday
2020-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 351 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Kettle Moraine Land Trust has carefully begun resuming volunteer restoration outings this fall, with careful observation of protocols to protect ourselves from the CIOVID-19 virus. Ecological restoration appears to be a relatively safe way to spend quality time outdoors, lifting our spirits while caring for the lands we love. Perhaps you’ll join us for one of our upcoming outings.
Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Jackson Creek Preserve. Meet at Four Lakes Athletic Club, 351 E Morrissey Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121 and park at the far east end of the parking lot, furthest from the building entrance.
This fall workday will consist of thinning the willow population and possibly collecting native seed.
The workday runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please arrive masked and bring your own work gloves, drinking water, and any snacks. If you have loppers or a handsaw, please bring them.
Due to Covid-19 guidance, participation is limited to 10. Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can keep track of the number of participants.

Price Park Fall Workday
2020-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Kettle Moraine Land Trust partners with Walworth County on park management plans and workdays. The fall workday will consist of cutting and stacking invasive brush. Please arrive masked and bring your own work gloves, drinking water, and any snacks. If you have loppers or handsaws, please bring them.

The workday runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Participation is limited to 10 so please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can monitor the number of participants.
We look forward to seeing you for a stewardship day at this beautiful park!

Project Wingspan: Seed Collection at Price Park - Second Date
2020-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
The second Project Wingspan seed collection will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020, in the prairies of Price Park Conservancy near Elkhorn. Project Wingspan is a multi-state landscape-scale restoration effort and Kettle Moraine Land Trust is a Core Partner of Project Wingspan. Volunteers for the Project Wingspan collection outings are required to complete a simple online training module available here. When you sign in, please self-identify as being with KMLT. The second date at Price Park is Thursday, October 1, 2020; from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at N6421 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121.
For these seed-collection outings, please bring your own work gloves and any hand tools you would wish to use (e.g., pruning shears). Also please bring your own collection bag(s). Reusable grocery bags or tote bags work well for this purpose and you’ll be able to keep your bag for subsequent reuse. We recommend that you wear long pants, long sleeves, and a sun hat. Please bring your own water and any snacks you may wish to have while in the field. All participants must be masked; masks may be removed while working alone, well apart from other volunteers. Hand sanitizer will be available on site.

Full Moon Hike
2020-09-30 18:15 - 20:15 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
The Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Walworth County Parks Department are pleased to announce our upcoming program: Full Moon Hike.
As the sun sets and the moon rises, open your senses to the sights and sounds of nature under cover of darkness. The hike will be guided by a seasoned naturalist. Use of flashlights is discouraged while hiking on the trail.
The hike will be led by Naturalist Greg Rajsky of the Kettle Moraine Land Trust. Kettle Moraine Land Trust’s educational programming is supported in part through a grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the hike will be limited to 10 participants so sign up now by emailing info@kmlandtrust.org. Tell us the number in your party (limit 4).
Plan to meet at the Price Park shelter at 6:15 for the approximately 2 hour hike.

Virtual Tea Party
2020-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Dear Friend of KMLT,
In these troubled times we could all benefit from a little comfort and care.
I say! How about a nice cuppa tea? Tea and toast… or a scone or crumpet. Yes, that does sound comforting. And music—yes, some authentic, down-home Midwestern folk music, rooted in Wisconsin’s own glacial soils, celebrating the natural world that sustains us all. We are pleased to offer a heartfelt live set of original roots music by the masterful Kendra Swanson!
Please join us for the Virtual Tea Party, Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. For a donation as little as $10 (through Eventbrite) you’ll receive a personalized link to the live tea party, held via video conference and featuring Kendra’s enchanting songs. And you can enjoy it all from the comfort of your own home.
Of course, higher-level donations would be very much appreciated at this time. We are raising money to cover our expenses during the pandemic when gathering in person is ill-advised and nonprofit revenues are down all around.
Our video-conference guest capacity is limited, so you are encouraged to register before September 21.
Kendra Swanson is a songwriter and performer of lively, folksome music: frailing banjo, rigorous guitar, soulful strings, and hearty vocals to boot. Her music distinctly embodies a truly Americana sound from (and about) the heartland, with intimate reflections on its flora, fauna, and people. She has independently produced and released three all-original albums, “Kendra & Kin, Live in Rockford” (2013), “Go Down to the Low Down” (2015), and “Without, Within” (2017). A troubadour and professional naturalist, she blends stories and ecology into one-of-a-kind performances of laughter and truth.
Follow this link to purchase tickets on Eventbrite! See you at the Tea Party!

Harvest at Hackmatack
2020-09-26 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 2020 Land Trust Days! Saturday, September 26 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. Please bring your own seed collection bag (a reusable grocery bag is fine) and your own water. 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.

Project Wingspan: Seed Collection at Price Park
2020-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Seed collection is a favorite activity among volunteers in ecological restoration. Two such opportunities will be in the prairies of Price Park Conservancy near Elkhorn in support of Project Wingspan, a multi-state landscape-scale restoration effort. Kettle Moraine Land Trust is a Core Partner of Project Wingspan. Volunteers for the Project Wingspan collection outings are required to complete a simple online training module available here. When you sign in, please self-identify as being with KMLT. Our two dates at Price Park are Wednesday, September 23, 2020 and Thursday, October 1, 2020; both collection outings are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at N6421 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121.
For these seed-collection outings, please bring your own work gloves and any hand tools you would wish to use (e.g., pruning shears). Also please bring your own collection bag(s). Reusable grocery bags or tote bags work well for this purpose and you’ll be able to keep your bag for subsequent reuse. We recommend that you wear long pants, long sleeves, and a sun hat. Please bring your own water and any snacks you may wish to have while in the field. All participants must be masked; masks may be removed while working alone, well apart from other volunteers. Hand sanitizer will be available on site.

Seed Collection for Restoration
2020-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Live via videoconference, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2020
As the harvest season approaches, we will take a closer look at seed production of some native plants, along with natural dispersal strategies and suggested collection procedures. With an emphasis on ethical practices, we will prepare for seed collection events scheduled for later in September and beyond. You will be introduced to an amusing array of characters such as clingers, coneheads, shakers, and fluffies. We’ll also discuss seed storage, as well as options for returning harvested seed to the soil for restoration and native species enrichment.
We are not charging a fee to participate, but will gratefully accept any donations. Offer what you feel it to be worth, in accordance with what you can afford. Advance registration is required and will be limited to the number of participants we can accommodate online. We are presenting via video conference so that we can see one another’s smiling faces.
Please e-mail sue@kmlandtrust.org for detailed information on how to register.
As we plan more online educational programs for the weeks to come, we’d love to hear from you with ideas for topics or guest speakers.
As always, thank you for your support of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. We’re still your partner with nature, working to protect and care for the lands and waters we cherish. And all of us here wish you good health and well being!

Toward a Savanna Flora
2020-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Live via videoconference, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020
When Europeans first arrived in southeastern Wisconsin, they found a landscape unlike any they had seen previously. Neither prairie nor forest, today we call it the Midwest Oak Savanna, an ecosystem that remains something of a mystery unfolding. Our savannas were, essentially, lost to disturbance before the science of ecology had even been invented. What plants truly belong to the oak savannas? In the absence of widely agreed-upon indicator species, we’ll take a few tentative steps toward identifying a flora of the so-called fine-textured-soil savannas of northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.
We are not charging a fee to participate, but will gratefully accept any donations. Offer what you feel it to be worth, in accordance with what you can afford. Advance registration is required and will be limited to the number of participants we can accommodate online. We are presenting via video conference so that we can see one another’s smiling faces (and pandemic haircuts!).
Please e-mail sue@kmlandtrust.org for detailed information on how to register.
As we plan more online educational programs for the weeks to come, we’d love to hear from you with ideas for topics or guest speakers.
As always, thank you for your support of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. We’re still your partner with nature, working to protect and care for the lands and waters we cherish. And all of us here wish you good health and well being!

Tree Identification
2020-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Update: Date Moved to Wednesday, July 22!
Tree Identification at Price Park Conservancy
Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Did you know that Price Park is home to four species of oaks, four species of maples, and two species of hickories? Do you know which of our native tree species are more likely to grow in a savanna, in a forest, or in a floodplain? How many of the trees and shrubs that you encounter in our natural areas do you suppose might actually be invasive? Examine these questions while you explore the wooded hillsides of Price Park with KMLT’s Greg Rajsky. Register by e-mail: sue@kmlandtrust.org
There is no fee, but due to COVID-19 restrictions we are limiting attendance to the first ten people to register. All participants will be required to wear masks.

Webinar: Hackmatack, Here at Home
2020-07-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Wisconsin
Continuing our series of online educational offerings, we are pleased to announce the presentation of Hackmatack, Here at Home, via video conference Monday evening, July 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge truly is near to home, occupying portions of McHenry County, Illinois and Walworth County, Wisconsin. How and when was the refuge established? What is the current state of its development? Are portions of it open to visitors? Join us to find out about the so-called urban refuge that serves the human populations of Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford, while protecting important wildlife habit—right here at home.
KMLT’s Executive Director Greg Rajsky is also the volunteer vice chair of the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. KMLT’s prior executive director, Maggie Zoellner, also serves on the Friends’ board. Register for this online presentation to hear the inside story of Hackmatack.
We are not charging a fee to participate, but will gratefully accept any donations. Offer what you feel it to be worth, in accordance with what you can afford. Advance registration is required and will be limited to the number of participants we can accommodate online. We are presenting via video conference so that we can see one another’s smiling faces (and pandemic haircuts!).
Please e-mail sue@kmlandtrust.org for detailed information on how to register.
As we plan more online educational programs for the weeks to come, we’d love to hear from you with ideas for topics or guest speakers.
As always, thank you for your support of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. We’re still your partner with nature, working to protect and care for the lands and waters we cherish. And all of us here wish you good health and well being!

Furthering Diversity: Second Virtual Tour
2020-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wisconsin
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required; capacity is limited.
For too long, native plants have been largely ignored by gardeners and by commercial growers, alike. Adapted to our soils, our climate, and the stresses associated with our local environments, the plants that evolved here can add beauty, interest, and function to the local built landscape.
This presentation will highlight the value of native plants, whether in nature, in the home garden, or in landscaped environments surrounding schools, churches, or businesses. In addition, we will explore some of the shortcomings of so-called nativars, hybrids based in part on native stock.
Presented by KMLT’s Executive Director, Greg Rajsky, who has been gardening with native plants for more than 25 years.
Please e-mail sue@kmlandtrust.org for detailed information on how to register.

Virtual Vernal Wildflower Walk
2020-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Just announced – KMLT is hosting a virtual Wildflower Walk on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Executive Director Greg Rajsky has prepared a few dozen slides featuring photographs of more than 50 native species indigenous to the region, including dozens of wildflowers plus woody plants and even a few sedges. We’ll see specimens from our preserves and from other sites we manage, along with a few places elsewhere in the region. In addition to location, the photographs bear dates for those who like to know just when they might be able to find certain species in bloom. Greg will share information about habitat or other interesting bits of lore concerning the species we highlight.
We are not charging a fee to participate, but will gratefully accept any donations. Offer what you feel it to be worth, in accordance with what you can afford. Advance registration is required and will be limited to the number of participants we can accommodate online. We are setting it up as a video conference so that we can see one another’s smiling faces (and pandemic haircuts!). You can register HERE.
So pour a glass of wine and join us for this educational and entertaining program!
We are planning more online educational programs for the weeks to come. Are there topics you would like to see offered? Let us know and we will try to accommodate!

Petersen Island Woods Preserve Workday
2020-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
*** In light of the Safer at Home order, all of KMLT’s May events have been cancelled. Please check back with us to find the rescheduled dates. We appreciate your support in these uncertain times – thank you!***
Join us from 9-noon for this stewardship workday at Petersen Island Woods Preserve where you’ll help care for Petersen Island Woods Preserve… activities could be cutting and treating invasive species, accumulating burn piles, or grooming a trail. You’ll use your skills or learn new ones, and learn about the plants and animals depending on this habitat.
All skill levels are appreciated for this day of camaraderie and stewardship. Dress warmly!
If you can, RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211.

Natureland Park Spring Workday
2020-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
*** In light of the Safer at Home order, all of KMLT’s May events have been cancelled. Please check back with us to find the rescheduled dates. We appreciate your support in these uncertain times – thank you!***
Kettle Moraine Land Trust partners with Walworth County on park management plans and workdays. The spring workday will consist of planting native plants near the shoreline, general cleanup and trail grooming.
The workday runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon, followed by a complementary lunch. All skill levels are welcome.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Colleen Lesniak, 262-741-4223 or info@kmlandtrust.org so we can have enough lunch, water and supplies for everyone.
