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Strategies for Lake-friendly Lawn Care – Recording of the presentation available here.

May 3, 2023
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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 […]

Controlled Burn Season

May 3, 2023
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Nature needs fire. Every spring and fall, local conservation organizations safely burn acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands and other habitats throughout Walworth County. Why? Because controlled burning is a prescription that these areas need to regain a healthy diversity of plants and animals. Without fire, buckthorn and other weedy plants muscle […]

July 28, 2021
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The nonprofit Kettle Moraine Land Trust has named Rory Klick as its new Managing Director. Under a newly restructured staffing plan, Ms. Klick becomes the chief staff executive of the organization, succeeding Gregory T. Rajsky, who had served as KMLT’s Executive Director since 2018. Rory Klick brings more than 35 […]

Lyons Biodiversity Project

April 15, 2021
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The Lyons Biodiversity Project began as a grassroots effort by a group of Lyons Township neighbors to improve habitat, share resources, and raise awareness of the value of native biodiversity. Protecting and enhancing native biodiversity makes for healthy communities that add beauty, variety, and vitality to our environment. Lyons Township […]

In Memoriam: Kenneth Ingle, 1938-2021

January 28, 2021
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(Photo above: Every year, Ken and Betsy represented KMLT at the annual Lauderdale Lakes Fish Jamboree.) Ken Ingle was founding member of the KMLT Board of Directors and served until 2020, when he chose not seek an additional term. His leadership and positive attitude are missed by us all. Ken […]

A Great Way to Help the Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Save Money

November 5, 2020
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Do you want to help fund the wonderful conservation work of the KMLT? Do you like to save money, especially money you would have to pay to the government? Are you required to take annual required minimum distributions (RMD’s) from your IRA? If you answer yes to all three questions, […]

Bee Lawns: Using Your Lawn to Provide Food for Pollinators

May 3, 2023
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May 9, at 12:00 p.m., join our friends and partners at the UW Extension for a virtual presentation by Kristine Moncada, University of MN, Department of Horticultural Science. You may have heard of “No-mow May” with the goal of not mowing lawns in May to allow early-season flowers to bloom for […]

Fourth Saturday Stewardship at Jackson Creek Preserve

May 3, 2023
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Join us for our fourth Saturday Stewardship Day at Jackson Creek Preserve, Saturday May 27, 1:00-3:30 p.m. 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 […]

Annual Mother’s Day Bird Hike at Price Park

May 3, 2023
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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 […]

Spongy Moths: What to Expect in 2023

March 3, 2023
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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 […]

IN SEARCH OF EAGLES

January 13, 2023
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Saturday, January 21, 2023 https://hackmatacknwr.org/in-search-of-eagles-2023/ Celebrate Eagles along the Fox River and on Geneva Lake.Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at dams along the Fox River and on open spots on lakes. In Search of Eagles […]

July 29, 2022
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Art in the Prairie at Price Park

July 1, 2022
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Saturday, July 16, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Join us for the kid-centric segment of our Talk about Nature monthly series, late Saturday morning for a special “Art in the Prairie” session at Price Park. We’ll meet at the picnic shelter near the dog park and have some colored pencil drawing lessons from […]

Wildlife for All at Natureland Park

June 16, 2022
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Saturday June 18, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Join us on Saturday, June 18th for a family-friendly program about the Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians of Southeast Wisconsin. Wildlife biologist Dr. Josh Kapfer will tell us about some of the reptiles and amphibians we can find in our region, how to identify them, and what habitat […]