Kettle Moraine Land Trust

4th Saturday Stewardship - March 2026
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Check out the new observation deck and help prepare the trails for the growing season at Jackson Creek Preserve. Register here.

4th Saturday Stewardship - February 2026
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
Help prepare for a spring prescribed burn by removing woody debris and invasive woody species. Register here.

Seed Processing Day - January 30
2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00
Clean, sort, and process seeds that were collected in the fall to be redistributed this spring at our preserves at the KMLT office. Register here.

4th Saturday Stewardship - January 2026
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00
Help prepare for a prescribed burn by removing invasive woody plants such as buckthorn and honeysuckle at Beulah Bluff Preserve. 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.

Winter Woody Invasives Workshop
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00
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

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!

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.

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.

Stewardship - Annual Hackmatack Seed Collection Day
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 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

Oaktoberfest at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 and participate in a gift basket auction. Enjoy the scenic and botanical beauties of the preserve. Guided interpretive tours will be available. Snacks, fresh beverages, and surprises are to be found upon the trail. Learn about the glacial heritage and local 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 2025!
All proceeds benefit the conservation efforts of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. Tickets are $25.
Register here

Fall Leaf Art at Natureland Park
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
On Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon, come to Natureland Park for an all-ages activity making leaf art! Bring your unique creative abilities and let the autumn season inspire you. Make leaf art, pressed leaf collages, leaf rubbings, and leaf pounding prints. Don’t be leafed out! Join us and our friends at Walworth County Parks for a magical morning.
Registration required. Register here.

Beulah Bluff Pop-up Workday
2025-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Come join us at our Beulah Bluff Pop-up Workday on September 16 from 9:00 a.m.-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.
We hope to see you soon at Beulah Bluff!

Petersen Island Woods Pop-up Workday 8/28
2025-08-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Please join us at our PIWP Pop-up Workday on August 28th from 9:00am-noon! Depending on the weather, we’ll be removing invasive species and maintaining our trail.
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 Petersen Island Woods!

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve
2025-07-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 351 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone and may gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Register here.
Please register in advance so that we can contact you with any changes in the schedule. Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Make a Bird Feeder for Hummingbirds at the Aram Public Library
2025-07-25 13:00 - 14:00
Learn about our local pollinators and make a hummingbird feeder with our friends at the Aram Public Library!
Please register so we have the right amount of supplies: https://www.aramlibrary.org/site/events/#/events/

Let's Go Outside Series: Monarch Celebration at Price Park Conservancy
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join us for a morning of celebrating monarchs! We’ll look for monarchs in the beautiful prairie at Price Park Conservancy, learn about the monarch life cycle, behavior, favorite native plants, and how to invite monarchs to your back yard! Get to know the insect world a little more! Free, family friendly, all are welcome.
Registration required. Register here.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2025-06-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Petersen Island Woods Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Register here.
Please register in advance so that we can contact you with any changes in the schedule. Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2025-05-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Beulah Bluff Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Register here.
Please register in advance so that we can contact you with any changes in the schedule. Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Annual Family Bird Hike at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Saturday, May 10, 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

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Petersen Island Woods. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear long sleeves – we will be working with thistle and brush.
Register here.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Price Park Conservancy
2025-04-25 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.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 201 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Meet at the south end of the Aurora Health Center parking lot (201 E Morrissey Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121).
Registration required. Register here
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. Please register in advance so we may contact you with any event updates.

Canceled: Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2024-11-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Workday will be rescheduled due to weather.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 201 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, seeding, conducting controlled burns and other natural area restoration activities conducive for the season. Bring water and dress for the weather. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.
Meet at the south end of the Aurora Health Center parking lot (201 E Morrissey Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121).
Registration required. Register here
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Natureland Fall Workday 2024
2024-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Walworth County at Natureland Park to help with fall restoration and stewardship. Fall workdays may include brush cutting, seed collection and other activities conducive for the season. All ages welcome, under 18 must have an adult chaperone. Gain service hours and experience in the conservation field while giving back to the preserve. No experience needed. All tools and training provided. Dress for the weather, bring water.
Those interested in volunteering should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.

Cancelled: Trail Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Cancelled. We will be rescheduling this workday.

Help us spread woodchips and build the trail at Beulah Bluff Preserve. Ages 18 and up, no experience needed. Children under 18 welcome with adult chaperone, gain service hours and experience in the conservation field.

Seno Woodland Center Prairie Seed Collection
2024-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Seno K/RLT Conservancy, 3606 Dyer Lake Rd, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Help Seno KRLT and KMLT collect seed to further diversify their preserves! Join us for an afternoon of harvesting native prairie seeds under the guidance of Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Seno K/RLT Conservancy staff and volunteers. Seeds collected during the event will used by both land trusts for native species enrichment both at Seno Woodland Center and KMLT preserves. Volunteers are encouraged to wear appropriate clothes – long pants, long sleeves, closed-toe boots, and sunhats. Refreshments will be provided participants in the barn at the start of the event for a brief talk on seed collection before we head into the prairie.
We ask that those who wish to attend register in advance so we know how many to expect. Register here
We will cancel and reschedule the event in the case of inclement weather.

Oaktoberfest at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2024-09-28 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 and participate in a gift basket auction. 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 the glacial heritage and local 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 2024!
All proceeds benefit the conservation efforts of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. Tickets are $25.
Register here

Saturday Stewardship - Annual Hackmatack Seed Collection Day
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 2024 Land Trust Days! Saturday, September 28 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 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.
Registration required. Register here
