Kettle Moraine Land Trust

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-08-26 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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, 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. Registration required.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

CANCELED: Sturgeon Moon at Jackson Creek Preserve
2023-08-01 20:30 - 21:00 | Jackson Creek Preserve, 201 E Morrisey, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Canceled: Jackson Creek Preserve, full moon rise gathering.
Join us for our August Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Turtle Creek Preserve, August 26, and save the date for Oaktoberfest, Saturday October 14

Walk & Talk, Field Education: Foraging Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
2023-07-23 15:00 - 16:30 | WI
Join KMLT guest speaker, Caron Wenzel to learn about the foraging and identifying edible and medicinal plants. The program will take place at the Small Waters Education Center, located in Harvard Illinois – a center with excellent examples implementing permaculture and wild edibles. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required, email liza@kmlandtrust.org
Small Waters Education Center
15820 IL 173
Harvard, Illinois 60033

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:30 | 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 Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, 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. Registration required.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Putra-Scharff Preserve
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Putra-Scharff Preserve, W374 S8787 County Road N, Eagle, WI, 53119, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Putra-Scharff Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, 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. Registration required.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Strategies for Lake-Friendly Lawn Care, Virtual Program
2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Finding a balance in producing an attractive and functional lawn while minimizing contamination of nearby lakes can be difficult. In this seminar we will discuss strategies such as species selection, fertility application, and pest management that will allow you to enjoy your lawn while preserving the beauty of the nearby lake.
Speaker: Dr. Paul Koch joined the University of Wisconsin – Madison faculty in the Department of Plant Pathology in January of 2014. Paul’s research and outreach focus primarily on developing sustainable management strategies for turfgrass landscapes. Paul also oversees the University of Wisconsin’s Turfgrass Diagnostic Lab and is affiliated with the UW Molecular and Environmental Toxicology program.
Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Extension-Walworth County and Kettle Moraine Land Trust. Register here.

Strawberry Moon at Natureland Park
2023-06-03 20:15 - 21:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join us at Natureland Park 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 beverage to enjoy the beauty of the season. Registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please register in advance, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve
2023-05-27 13:00 - 15:30 | 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, 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. Registration required.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Annual Mother's Day Bird Hike at Price Park
2023-05-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Saturday, May 13 from 8:00-10:00 a.m., with check-in, coffee and muffins at 8:00 in the pavilion, the hike begins at 8:30 a.m.
Please join us for a morning bird hike on Sat, May 13th at Price Park, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Kevin Dickey, chapter president for the Lakeland Audubon Society will lead our hike. Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a birding guide if you have them. We’ll have a few spare binoculars and guides to share as well. We’ll discuss the birds that use the prairie and woodland habitat at Price Park, and review guidelines for identifying what we’re hearing and seeing.
This event is free, but we ask that you register in advance liza@kmlandtrust.org, we will be accepting donations to KMLT. This event is appropriate for adults, teens and older children attending with their parents.

Flower Moon at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2023-05-05 20:00 - 20:45 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us at Beulah Bluff 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.
Please register in advance, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Price Park Conservancy
2023-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Arbor Day Tree Planting, April 28

To celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, KMLT and Walworth County will host two tree-planting events. Volunteers are needed to assist KMLT and Walworth County staff with tree plantings at Natureland Park, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and at Price Park, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Those interested in volunteering for the Arbor Day events should contact Karin Texidor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (262) 741-4223, ketexidor@co.walworth.wi.us.

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Natureland Park
2023-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:30 | 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, 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. Registration required.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Earth Day Celebration
2023-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Join KMLT at one of our Walworth County Park partner sites, Price Park Conservancy, in Elkhorn, for a family friendly Earth Day program. More details coming soon! Save the date!

Canceled-Pink Moon at Turtle Creek Preserve
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Turtle Creek Preserve, County Highway M east of Springwood Drive, Darien, Wisconsin, 53115
Canceled due to weather. Save the date for the next moon rise viewing, Friday May 5.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Putra-Scharff Preserve
2023-03-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Putra-Scharff Preserve, W374 S8787 County Road N, Eagle, WI, 53119, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Putra-Scharff Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, 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.
Questions or to register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Cancelled Walk & Talk: Field Education Series at Natureland Park
2023-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
The Walk and Talk Winter Tree ID program has been cancelled. Please check out our other upcoming programs and stewardship days. Programs are free but advanced registration is required.

Spongy Moths: What to Expect in 2023
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | WI
Spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) populations increased dramatically in 2022 causing many home and property owners concern about their trees. You may have noticed the spongy moth caterpillars crawling over everything last year, especially in May and June. These caterpillars have distinctive red and blue dots on their backs, long hairs, and are voracious eaters, eating the leaves of many trees. The caterpillars cause the most damage to trees and are the biggest nuisance to people. Come July, they form cocoons, pupate, turn into adult moths, lay eggs and die. Those eggs overwinter and soon enough, those caterpillars will be hatching again, to eat and eat and eat!
What can we expect this year? Join the UW Extension-Madison Walworth County for a free webinar to find out! On March 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mike Hillstrom, Forest Health Specialist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and PJ Liesch, Entomologist and Director of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab, will discuss spongy moths and what to expect in 2023. You will learn where spongy moth defoliation occurred and a variety of management options to reduce damage from spongy moths for urban, wooded residential and forest landowners.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Please visit go.wisc.edu/97xqoy to register! The webinar will be recorded for later viewing.
You can also learn more about spongy moths and what you should do at the following website: https://go.wisc.edu/kz1yc1

Worm Moon at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us at Petersen Island Woods Preserve for a 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

Creating and Restoring Habitat for Flora and Fauna
2023-03-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Lyons Town Hall, 6339 Hospital Road, Lyons, WI, 53148, United States
In this, “How To” workshop, a step by step process of the importance of habitat in Lyons and site assessment will be presented. Find sources for seeds and plugs and network with land owners, managers, stewards and all in support of native habitats. The workshop will be presented by Restoration Ecologist, Rory Klick, Kettle Moraine Land Trust Managing Director, and John Mariani, RLA, ASLA, owner “Landscapes For Life”.
Saturday, March 4, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, at the Lyons Town Hall, 6339 Hospital Road
To register, email LyonsBiodiversity@gmail.com

Fourth Sunday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-02-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Join us for a fourth Sunday Stewardship Day at Petersen Island Woods Preserve. Depending on the weather, we’ll be brush cutting, 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.
Questions or to register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Armchair Conservation Series: Seed Starting with Native Plants
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.
