Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Price Park Spring Workday
2020-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
In the interest of public health and safety, this event has been cancelled.

Talking About Nature: Crane Conservation
2020-02-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Geneva Museum, 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
Kettle Moraine Land Trust (KMLT) will be offering a series of conservation-themed public presentations this year, “Talking About Nature.” The first lecture in the series is scheduled for Saturday, February 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Geneva Lake Museum, 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva. The featured speaker will be Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO of the International Crane Foundation, headquartered in Baraboo.
To purchase tickets, click HERE or go to Eventbrite and search for Talking About Nature.
“We are delighted that Dr. Beilfuss will be here to launch our series, Talking About Nature,” stated KMLT Outreach Committee Chair Peg Sorenson. “Dr. Beilfuss is an engaging speaker, thoroughly knowledgeable, and passionate about the subject matter.” Sorenson noted that the timing of the lecture is ideal, coming just days before Walworth County residents can expect to see great flocks of migrating Sandhill Cranes returning to Wisconsin to nest.
Future 2020 dates for Talking About Nature are tentatively scheduled for May 30, August 29, and November 28. Locations may vary and the lineup of specific speakers and their respective topics have yet to be announced. “Keep an eye on our website,” noted Sorenson. (www.kmlandtrust.org)
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased on Eventbrite until February 27, or $15 per person at the door, and include refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres during a meet-and-greet session before the talk. The event is sponsored in part by Midwest Prairies, LLC.
The Kettle Moraine Land Trust, originally established in 2000 as the Lauderdale Lakes Conservancy, preserves the natural heritage of Walworth County and its environs through collaborative efforts in land conservancy, resource management, and environmental stewardship. The Trust owns four nature preserves, holds conservation easements on a number of additional properties, and assists Walworth County Parks and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with the management of publicly held natural areas.
Again, to purchase tickets, click HERE or go to Eventbrite and search for Talking About Nature.

Beulah Bluff Preserve Preserve Winter Workday
2020-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us from 9-noon for this stewardship workday at Beulah Bluff Preserve where you’ll help care for the 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.

Petersen Island Woods Preserve Winter Workday
2020-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
The first 2020 workday! 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.

Beulah Bog Winter Workday
2019-12-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd between County Hwy J and St Peters Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Put on your cold-weather clothes for a morning of invasive brush clearing and treating at KMLT’s Beulah Bog State Natural Area.
All skill levels are appreciated for this day of camaraderie and stewardship – and there may be a hot chocolate treat!
If you can, RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211.

Winter Divine Word Seminary Stewardship Workday
2019-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Divine Word Seminary, N8855 Seminary Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join us at Divine Word Seminary on Lake Beulah for an afternoon of wintry stewardship activities. We’ll be in the sheltered woods, clearing and treating invasive species.
All skill levels are welcome as we meet for a beautiful fall day of camaraderie and stewardship.
RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211 if you can come!

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd
2019-12-03 | WI
Giving Tuesday is next week! This is the first time KMLT has participated! Here are ways you can give :
· Click the Donate Now button on this email.

Sign up for Amazon Smile, where Amazon contributes a portion of every purchase to KMLT: Here’s how to do it.
Sign up for a Volunteer Service Day on our website.

· Find a gift on KMLT’s Amazon Wishlist – click here to see the wishlist.
We’ll have more information on Facebook so stay tuned!

Beulah Bog SNA Stewardship Day
2019-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join us at Beulah Bog State Natural Area for a morning of exploration and stewardship as we cut and treat invasive species. Beulah Bog has been “adopted” by Kettle Moraine Land Trust and taking care of the land is an important service we provide.
All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to visit this unique area right here in Walworth County.
If you can, RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211.

Autumn Ecology Hike
2019-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
The Walworth County Parks Department and Kettle Moraine Land Trust present Autumn Ecology Hike at Natureland Park.
How do local organisms prepare for the coming cold season? What’s behind the fall color display? Join our naturalist for a hike and learn the answers, and enjoy the beauty of the park!
Please note:

Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please dress appropriately for weather and hiking/trail conditions.
Meet in the park shelter.
Due to the popularity of this FREE event, please RSVP by email at info@kmlandtrust.org. Include the number of attendees in your party. Registrations are due by October 31, 2019.

Price Park Fall Workday - Oaktoberfest!
2019-10-26 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 for park maintenance. The fall workday will be brush clearing (invasive species removal) and treating as well as planting oak seedlings.
The workday will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon followed by a complementary lunch. All skill levels are welcome!
Please RSVP if you can to info@kmlandtrust.org so we know how many supplies and lunches to provide.

Hiking Under the Hunter's Moon
2019-10-13 18:00 - 2019-10-14 19:30 | 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 hike: Hiking Under the Hunter’s Moon.
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 the popularity of this FREE event, space is limited. Please RSVP by October 10, 2019. Email info@kmlandtrust.org with the names of all members of your party (maximum of 4). Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. (Meet in the park shelter.)
Please note there are two dates for this event – please choose one:
October 13, 2019
October 14, 2019
Time for both: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Divine Word Seminary Stewardship Workday
2019-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Divine Word Seminary, N8855 Seminary Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join us at Divine Word Seminary on Lake Beulah for a morning of stewardship activities. Divine Word has extensive woods where we’ll be clearing and treating invasive species.
Note that the day is a Thursday.
All skill levels are welcome as we meet for a beautiful fall day of camaraderie and stewardship.
RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org or call 262-949-7211 if you can come!

Oaktoberfest - A Craft Beer Hike with KMLT
2019-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Date and Time: September 28, 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: At KMLT’s Petersen Island Woods Preserve
Join your friends for a stroll among our most iconic native trees, discovering the beauty of the preserve while enjoying local craft beer at refreshment stations along the trail – water, wine, and snacks will be available, as well.
After your hike, visit Lauderdale Landing for a complementary cheeseburger from their outdoor grill.
Celebrate Oaktoberfest at a special place – register on Eventbrite. All proceeds benefit the conservation efforts of Kettle Moraine Land Trust. For more information, contact info@kmlandtrust or 262-949-7211.
Tickets $25 in advance (on or before September 23); $35 on site
Park at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Drive, Elkhorn 53121
Free shuttle from Lauderdale Landing to the event (or walk: it’s less than half a mile)
Hikes begin from the trailhead at the eastern end of Oak Park Road.
Sponsored by East Troy Brewery, Lauderdale Landing, and Kettle Moraine Land Trust.

Petersen Island Woods Stewardship Day
2019-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us at Petersen Island Woods Preserve for a fall stewardship day where you’ll meet others interested in beautifying the preserve. We’ll be collecting ripe seed from native plants, if the timing is right, or cutting invasive brush.
The workday runs from 9:00 a..m. to noon and all skill levels are welcome.
Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can have enough supplies on hand.

Beulah Bog Stewardship Day
2019-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join us for a stewardship day at Beulah Bog State Natural Area. We will be working on vegetation management – bring your gloves and dig in! Activities may change due to weather or site conditions, but come and help and enjoy the fellowship!
The workday runs from 9:00 a..m. to noon and all skill levels are welcome.
Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can have enough supplies on hand.

Party with the Perennials!
2019-06-08 17:30 - 20:00 | 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Gather with good friends for good food and live music in a festive atmosphere at our Party with the Perennials June 8. Tickets are $40 each – purchase HERE
The display gardens at Northwind Perennial Farm set the scene for our springtime soiree, with landscaped examples sure to inspire. Proprietor Roy Diblik will lead a tour of the gardens and talk about his “know-maintenance” approach to gardening with perennial plants. Our guests will receive a 10% discount on all purchases made between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Renowned blues musician Glenn Davis will perform live, bringing his signature style to the KMLT stage. Glen has been recording for more than 30 years, all the while impressing live audiences with his refreshing stage presence.
And it’s OK to show up hungry: Gourmet pizzas will be served by Tampers Oak Fire Oven and a variety of beverages will be available to slake your thirst.
A fabulous selection of auction and raffle items will be offered for bid or chance. Among them:
• Artwork
◦ Wildlife print by Owen Gromme
◦ Yerkes Observatory photo on canvas
• Fine Food & Beverage
◦ Private wine-tasting for eight at Staller Estate Winery
◦ Customized three-course dinner for four at Black Sheep Restaurant
◦ Tequila Basket
• Gift Certificates
◦ Music by the Lake
◦ Wilson Meats
◦ Backyard Bikes
…and much more.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, Wisconsin 53105.

Beulah Bluff Stewardship Day
2019-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us for a stewardship day at Beulah Bluff Preserve. Spring wildflowers will be in bloom – along with garlic mustard, which we will be pulling so more native plants can thrive. Activities may change due to weather or site conditions, but come and help and enjoy the fellowship!
The workday runs from 9:00 a..m. to noon and all skill levels are welcome.
Please RSVP to info@kmlandtrust.org so we can have enough supplies on hand.

Natureland Park Spring Workday
2019-05-17 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. The spring workday will consist of pulling garlic mustard and working on trail markers.
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.

Nature Walk at Beulah Bog
2019-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join KMLT’s Executive Director Greg Rajsky on a walk through Beulah Bog State Natural Area on Wednesday May 15th at 6:00 p.m. This walk is scheduled to finish by sundown and will take you from the oak savannah down through the bog itself, nestled in the kettle features. Several unusual and rare plant species may be found there… it will be a stimulating discovery walk!
For more information, call Greg at 262-949-7211 or email him at greg@kmlandtrust.org .

Mothers Day Bird Walk at Beulah Bog
2019-05-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Beulah Bog State Natural Area, Stringers Bridge Rd between County Hwy J and St Peters Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Join us for KMLT’s annual Mother’s Day Bird Walk, led by Jim Marrari, experienced birder; Derek Sallmann, Friends of the Mukwonago River; Greg Rajsky, Executive Director, Kettle Moraine Land Trust.
New this year – we will have a short introduction to birding: equipment, guides and photos, and lists of birds we might expect to see. Perfect for beginning birders as well as those who are more experienced and want an early morning nature walk.
Beulah Bog State Natural Area features upland woodlands and prairies with a trail down to an undisturbed bog featuring distinctive vegetation more typically found further north. The variety of habitats may harbor several species of birds for us to view and identify.
Bring boots for the walk in the bog (the boardwalk may be slightly underwater) and binoculars and camera if you have them.
If you can, make reservations by emailing info@kmlandtrust.org or calling KMLT at 262-949-7211. Parking space is limited so carpool if you can.
Beulah Bog State Natural Area is located north of East Troy. The Bog parking lot is located 0.8 mile south of County Highway J on Stringers Bridge Road.

Wildflower Walk at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2019-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join new Executive Director Greg Rajsky for a wildflower walk at Petersen Island Woods Preserve, Elkhorn. The walk will start at 6:00 and finish by 7:00 p.m.
This short walk through the hilly, wooded preserve will find spring wildflowers. All are sure to learn some new wildflowers and enjoy the outdoors.
The event is free of charge and no registration is necessary. Parking is limited – there are two spaces near the brick Trailside Terrace.
We are working on finding more parking but in the meantime, put this on your calendar and plan to attend! Updates will be provided soon!

Book Discussion with the Wild Ones
2019-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Mukwonago Public Library, 511 Division Street, Mukwonago, WI, 53149, United States
Join us for a joint meeting of the Kettle Moraine Chapter – Wild Ones and Kettle Moraine Land Trust with a presentation by Martha Bergland and Paul Hayes about their book, “Studying Wisconsin: The Life of Increase Lapham – Wisconsin’s Renaissance Man.” There will be door prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome and there will be no charge for attending.
In this biography of Wisconsin’s first scientist, authors Martha Bergland and Paul G. Hayes explore the remarkable life and achievements of Increase Lapham (1811-1875). Lapham’s ability to observe, understand, and meticulously catalog the natural world marked all of his work, from his days as a teenage surveyor on the Erie Canal to his last great contribution as state geologist. Self-taught, Lapham mastered botany, geology, archeology, limnology, mineralogy, engineering, meteorology, and cartography. A prolific writer, his 1844 guide to the territory was the first book published in Wisconsin. Asked late in life which field of science was his specialty, he replied simply, “I am studying Wisconsin.”
Lapham identified and preserved thousands of botanical specimens. He surveyed and mapped Wisconsin’s effigy mounds. He was a force behind the creation of the National Weather Service, lobbying for a storm warning system to protect Great Lakes Sailors. Studying Wisconsin chronicles the life and times of Wisconsin’s pioneer citizen-scientist.
Martha Bergland, after retiring from teaching English at Milwaukee Area Technical College, wrote an article for Milwaukee Magazine on Increase Lapham. The research for this article became five years of research on the biography. Bergland has written many articles and short stories, as well as two novels, A Farm Under A Lake, and Idle Curiosity, both published by Graywolf Press. She lives in Glendale, Wisconsin.
During 33 years at The Milwaukee Journal, science reporter Paul G. Hayes often relied on the work of Increase Lapham, whose home had been three blocks north of the newspaper office. After retiring in 1995, Hayes continued to write, often referring to Lapham and his contributions. This biography is a fitting finale to a fifty-year acquaintance. Paul and his wife live in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, where they raised two sons.

Price Park Spring Workday
2019-03-23 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 spring workday will be prairie seeding and brush cutting.
We will work from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and then have a lunch supplied by KMLT. All skill levels are welcome.
If you can, RSVP to Colleen Lesniak, 262-741-4223, or info@kmlandtrust.org so we know how many supplies (and lunch and water) to plan for.

Geology at the Local Level
2018-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Join us for a joint meeting of the Kettle Moraine Chapter – Wild Ones and Kettle Moraine Land Trust with a presentation by Raymond Wiggers, author and natural history expert, on “Geology at the Local Level.”
The talk will discuss local earth history from bedrock to Ice Age landmarks and tell how our area’s modern landscape and human settlement patterns have been shaped by the massive geologic forces of changing climate, glaciers, invading seas and shifting continents…and how Wisconsin’s prairies, wetlands and forests have helped shape the landscape too.
Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for attending.

Between the Lawn and the Wild
2018-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Havenwoods State Forest Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium (SEWISC) is having its Annual Educational Symposium on Wednesday, November 14th, at Havenwoods State Forest Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
This year’s subject is about our lawns – two experts will discuss healthy lawns, using diverse grass species and varieties, and lawn alternatives. The speakers are Dr Doug Soldat from UW-Madison’s Department of Soil Science and Dr Dan Carter, Principal-Specialist Biologist at the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
This is a great opportunity to learn from experts with years of experience about manageable, sustainable lawns with lessons that can apply to all of us.
The talk is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments and a raffle.

Fall Volunteer Stewardship Workday at Price Park
2018-10-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Come to Price Park and help other volunteers remove glossy buckthorn from the woodlands. No skills are required; you will be trained! Also take time to check the native plantings in the prairie that KMLT planted in August, 2017.
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) 741-4223.

Volunteer Workday at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2018-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Spend a beautiful fall afternoon collecting seeds at Beulah Bluff Preserve. We’ll be collecting seeds from native plants to sow next spring. We may also have time to work on invasive species, such as doing some buckthorn removal.
Any skill level is fine, but it is a good idea to bring glove and wear long sleeves.
To register, email info@kmlandtrust.org or call Maggie at 262-949-7211.
This is KMLT’s newest preserve and it is exciting to see what’s happening there!

Night Hike at Beber Camp, East Troy
2018-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Beber Camp, W 1741 Co Rd J, Mukwonago, WI, 53149, United States
Friends of the Mukwonago River and their partners are offering a unique opportunity for a night hike at Beber Camp. The hike starts at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13th. You’ll see and hear night sounds, night birds, night animals and night owls.
Please dress appropriately for whatever the Wisconsin weather offers that night!
Please RSVP to Derek Sallmann, derek.fomr@gmail.com.

Stewardship Workday - Natureland Park
2018-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Natureland Park
Fall is a perfect time to volunteer at Natureland Park! This workday will focus on continuing the removal of invasive plants, trail trimming and beautifying the prairie. Depending on the weather we might be able to collect native seed.
Come for an hour or stay all morning. A delicious lunch will be provided giving us time to chat and reflect on our accomplishments.
Please register by calling Maggie Zoellner at: (262) 949-7211, or Colleen Lesniak, Walworth County Volunteer Services Coordinator (262) 741-4390.

Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Tour
2018-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, N541 Highway H, Genoa City, Wisconsin
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 tour with expert guides and be able to meet the new US Fish and Wildlife Service refuge manager, the first official employee for Hackmatack NWR.
The Genoa City Tract, just northeast of Genoa City on Highway H is the locaiton of this unique opportunity. The 86-acre tract was acquired by Ducks Unlimited in 2013 who restored farm fields on the site to wetland and prairie habitat. The site also features a woodland area with an amazingly intact and diverse understory of native woodland flora. The property is managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as an official piece of Hackmatack NWR.
Directions: Turn in the lane at the New Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge sign and follow the signs to parking. Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Light refresnments will be served.
This event is sponsored by Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, a non-profit group whose purpose is to connect people to the refuge and conserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources, rural character and scenic beauty of the refuge.
Contact the Friends for more information at 262-448-3558.
