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

Fall Leaf Art at Natureland Park
2023-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
On Saturday, September 16, 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 is required, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Harvest Moon at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | 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. Enjoy local apple cider to toast to the harvest moon. Discover a moon story at a unique site that KMLT helps to protect and manage. Dress for the weather. Registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please register in advance, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Saturday Stewardship - Annual Hackmatack Seed Collection Day
2023-09-30 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 2023 Land Trust Days! Saturday, September 30th 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.

Prairie Seed Collection at Price Park
2023-10-04 15:00 - 17:30 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Prairie Seed Collecting at Price Park has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 3:00-5:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and please pre-register. If weather changes our plans, we will reach out with updates. All ages welcome, children under 18 must be with a chaperone. Great way to gain service hours and conservation field experience!
Registration is required, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Virtual Program: Native Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30
We all know that some of our area’s trees and shrubs have invasive tendencies, and quite a few of those are landscape plants that may be in your yard. This program will focus on learning those key woody landscape plants that are invasive and the wonderful native trees & shrubs that are available as more eco-friendly options for your home landscape
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Email liza@kmlandtrust.org to register.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2023-10-28 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, seed collecting, 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 register in advance. Workday may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
To register, email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Natureland Fall Workday 2023
2023-11-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join Kettle Moraine Land Trust with 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.
Registration is required. We will reach out with event updates in the case of inclement weather.
To register: email liza@kmlandtrust.org

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2023-11-25 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 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. Please register in advance. Workday may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
To register, email rory@kmlandtrust.org

Virtual Program: Native Plant Design Basics for the Home Landscape
2024-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join Rory Klick, KMLT Director for a virtual gathering via Zoom to discuss design basics of integrating native plants in your home landscape.
Ever wondered how best to incorporate more native plants into your home landscape? Home gardeners often worry about having their landscapes look too “wild,” but many native plants can be great functional choices for a more designed landscape – while also benefiting biodiversity and providing critical wildlife habitat. Learn about methods to integrate native plants into your home landscape and review some of the core native plant species of our local southeast Wisconsin region that translate well to the garden.
Wednesday, February 21 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register here.
Rory Klick has worked with native landscapes for over 40 years as a plant ecologist and landscape designer, including 15 years as a horticulture and biology professor. Bring your native landscape and plant questions for discussion!

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve
2024-02-24 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 east end of the Four Lakes Athletic Club (FLAC) parking lot.
Register here.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Lyons Biodiversity Project Workshop
2024-03-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Lyons Town Hall, 6339 Hospital Road, Lyons, WI, 53148, United States
Register for the 3rd Annual Lyons Biodiversity Project Winter Workshop on Saturday March 9, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Lyons Town Hall.

TOPICS & PRESENTERS:

DNR DMAP LYONS PLAN

Haley Frater, DMAP Wildlife Biologist, Wisconsin DNR

LYONS BIRD HABITAT

James J. Giocomo, PhD, Central Region Director, American Bird Conservancy

OAK ECOSYSTEMS – RESTORATION FUNDING

Jordan Winkenbach, Great Lakes Oak Ecosystem Coordinator, American Bird Conservancy
Tommy Gunn, Great Lakes Oak Ecosystem Forester, American Bird Conservancy

INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

Christopher Gutschenritter, JD/MELP, Director, Land Conservation Law Program, Gathering Waters, Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts

Please register for in-person or virtual option through our secure link below:

On-line registration form

Canceled: Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Due to the weather, this Stewardship Day is being rescheduled to Saturday March 30.
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.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2024-03-30 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, 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.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Walk & Talk Field Series: Winter Tree ID with KMLT & Seno K/RLT Conservancy
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Seno K/RLT Conservancy, 3606 Dyer Lake Rd, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Discover the beauty and diversity of what makes each tree species unique. Join Rory Klick, KMLT Director, and partners at Seno K/RLT Conservancy for this hands on field session. Dress for the weather, the majority of the workshop will take place outdoors at the Seno K/RLT Conservancy.
Registration required. Register here.

Earth Day Celebration
2024-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Join KMLT and Walworth County Parks Department at Natureland Park for a family friendly Earth Day program. Welcome spring ephemerals and help us pick up trash to keep the parks welcoming and thriving for all. Gloves and garbage bags provided, bring your heart, hands and invite all your friends. Dress for the weather. Students can gain service hours. Registration required. Register here.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve - Trail Maintenance Open House
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | 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 to help get the trails ready for summer hiking and welcome the spring ephemerals. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. – snacks, water and lemonade provided. 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.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Annual Mother's Day Bird Hike at Price Park
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States
Saturday, May 11 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 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, and will also discuss the use of E-Bird birding App to help keep track of what we observe. We’ll discuss basic use of binoculars, introduction to birding and hike to explore the prairie and woodland bird habitats at Price Park.
Free. Registration required. Register here.
This event is appropriate for adults, youth and older children attending with an adult.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve - Trail Maintenance Open House
2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Beulah Bluff Preserve to help get the trails ready for summer hiking and welcome the spring ephemerals. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. – snacks, water and lemonade provided. 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.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

The Pollination of Native Plants with Heather Holm - Virtual Program
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
This presentation is a fascinating journey showcasing the development of different flower types and the presentation of floral resources to pollinators.

Join renowned conservationist Heather Holm to explore different types of insect pollinators, their foraging behavior, and the floral features that attract such pollinators. Learners will take away specific examples of how native plants are pollinated and what pollinator is most effective and why.
This is a free event, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Register here go.wisc.edu/KMLT-pollinators

This program is held in partnership with the UW Madison Extension Walworth County to observe National Pollinator Week.

Cancelled: Moon Rise Celebration-Strawberry Moon
2024-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
Due to illness, the Strawberry Moon Rise Celebration is cancelled.
Summer Moon Rise Celebration and Campfire
Family gatherings to celebrate the full moon rise with a campfire and nature story selections from the Matheson Memorial Library. Each month will highlight a variety of nature book topics. Make family friendly art and read stories together by the fireside.
Registration required.

Cancelled: Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Beulah Bluff Preserve
2024-06-22 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, 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.
Workday may be cancelled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.

Moon Rise Celebration-Buck Moon
2024-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Petersen Island Woods Preserve, East end of Oak Park Road, Elkhorn, WI, 53121, United States
Summer Moon Rise Celebration and Campfire
Family gatherings to celebrate the full moon rise with a campfire and nature story selections from the Matheson Memorial Library. Each month will highlight a variety of nature book topics. Make family friendly art and read stories together by the fireside.
Registration required. Register here.

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Petersen Island Woods Preserve
2024-07-27 09:30 - 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. 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.

Moon Rise Celebration-Super Moon
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, 53121, United States

Walk & Talk Feild Series: Prairie Tour at Seno K/RLT
2024-09-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Seno K/RLT Conservancy, 3606 Dyer Lake Rd, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Join KMLT Director, Rory Klick on this fall stroll through the Seno Reserve’s prairie restoration to discuss prairie ecology, management methods and plant species. Learn more about what Seno K/RLT and KMLT are doing to preserve, protect and restore this incredible habitat, and what you can do to support our efforts.
Register here

Canceled: Moon Rise Celebration-Harvest Moon
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Beulah Bluff Preserve, N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
Summer Moon Rise Celebration and Campfire
The Harvest Moon Rise event at Beulah Bluff Preserve is canceled. Catch us again next year for our summer moon rise events!

Let's Go Outside Series: Fall Leaf Art at Natureland Park
2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Natureland Park, W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States
On Saturday, September 21, 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.

Armchair Conservation, Virtual Program Series: Collecting and Processing Native Plant Seed
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Do you have native plants in your yard and wonder how to collect the seeds? Learn how to properly identify the time of year to harvest, store and process them to be shared with friends or to spread them to other areas in your yard. Join KMLT volunteer steward Adrian Czajka as he shares his expertise in this process with you. Adrian has been instrumental in the collection of native plant seed, and monitoring of native plants in the KMLT preserves.
Register here

Prairie Seed Collection at Price Park
2024-09-27 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 September 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dress 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.
