Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Armchair Conservation Series: Seed Starting with Native Plants
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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

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.

Wolf Moon at Price Park Conservancy
2023-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join us for a casual viewing, Friday January 6 at 4:00 p.m. to watch the full moon rise at Price Park Conservancy. This evening begins at 4:00 p.m. Dress for the weather and please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

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.

Cold Moon at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2022-12-07 15:10 - 16:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us for a casual viewing watching the full moon rise at Beulah Bluff Preserve. This evening begins at 3:10 p.m. for the “Cold Moon”. Dress for the weather and please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate our final moon rise of 2022.

Fourth Saturday Workday
2022-11-26 | WI
Our usual fourth Saturday workday on November 26 is pending as we investigate the sites and weather for the ideal conditions to conduct a controlled burn. Check in with us soon for updates on time and place to say thank you to the earth on Thanksgiving weekend.

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.

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.

Fall Colors Walk at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2022-11-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
What’s behind the fall color display? Join us for a hike and learn the answers, and enjoy the beauty of Beulah Bluff Preserve. Sunday, November 6 3:00 – 4:30 pm.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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/

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!

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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

Wildlife for All at Natureland Park
2022-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Full Moon Walk at Jackson Creek Preserve
2022-06-14 21:00 - 22:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 351 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Tuesday, June 14, 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a full moon evening at our Jackson Creek Preserve. The evening begins at 9:00 p.m. with parking at the east end of the sports facility. Moonrise is at 9:24 p.m. and we’ll enjoy the view over the wetland. Let’s hope for clear skies, and please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon.

Armchair Conservation Virtual Program
2022-06-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Shoreline and streambank plants and plantings will be the topic for our June virtual session from our Talking about Nature monthly series. Join us online via Zoom to learn more about the plants that live along wet shorelines and streambanks, and serve a range of functions like erosion control, water quality improvement and habitat provision. Learn how to encourage these amazing plants to provide their ecosystem services to your property.
Please register in advance with rachel@kmlandtrust.org. Your link to the session will be emailed out the day before the event.

4th Saturday Stewardship - Adelman-Schwartz Preserve May 28, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
2022-05-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Adelman Schwartz Preserve, North Lake, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Saturday, May 28, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: W6641 North Lake Shore Drive, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Every 4th Saturday we host a monthly volunteer workday to help manage and restore our preserves and partner sites. For May, we’ll meet at the Adelman-Schwartz Preserve owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts and held as a conservation easement by KMLT. We’ll work to cut invasive brush resprouts, so please wear heavy long sleeves and sturdy work gloves/boots. We’ll have loppers and hand saws, but feel free to bring your own if you like.

Full Moon Walk at Price Park
2022-05-16 21:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Monday, May 16, 9:00 p.m. at Price Park, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Join us for the “Flower Moon” at Walworth County’s Price Park. Our evening begins at 9:00. Park near the dog park picnic pavilion. Moonrise is at 9:17, and we’ll enjoy the view over the prairie. Please feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy as we visit and appreciate the full moon. While there is no charge for this event, we do ask that you register in advance rachel@kmlandtrust.org so we can keep folks posted in case of inclement weather. Let’s hope for clear skies!
