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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge for a hike on the first piece of Hackmatack NWR to be open to the public! The hike takes place on Tuesday, September 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at N541 County Highway H, Genoa City, Wisconsin. You will be able to enjoy a […]
