We have a Photo Contest WINNER!!
Congratulations to Jim Edlhuber
We’re thrilled to announce that Jim Edlhuber is the winner of our photo contest! His stunning image captured the graceful journey of an American White Pelican through Lakeshore State Park—from resting on the beach to soaring above the park sign before heading south. A perfect moment beautifully shared—congratulations, Jim!
A typical birding walk through Lakeshore State Park gave great looks at an American White Pelican resting at the beach, it makes its way out into the open water in the lagoon, rests for a moment on the west rocky shore, I walk to the west side of the lagoon, it takes flight to the sky and circles around the park gaining altitude and flies just above the Lakeshore State Park sign before leaving the park to the south.
Jim Edlhuber
Wildflowers on the Water
🌼 Wildflowers on the Water 2025 was a Success! The 3rd Annual Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park on September 6, 2025 was a wonderful day of music, interactive art, and community—despite the cool weather!
Guests enjoyed live performances from Sarah Fierek, Klassik, Malik Johnson, and more. Highlights included a community drumming circle, wildflower-inspired art projects, Sound Bowl experience, and visits with the MKE Urban Stables horses.
Special thanks to our hosting partners—Sincerely in Song, Friends of Lakeshore State Park, and the Wisconsin DNR as well as Rock the Green, our sustainability partner and all our many community members who attended and our corporate sponsors, donors and volunteers who brought the day into full bloom! A list of all who made this event possible can be found here: Sincerely in Song
We appreciate everyone who attended this gathering which was designed to uplift the mission of Friends of Lakeshore State Park and Sincerely in Song. We can’t wait for next year! Interested in learning more about sponsorship, volunteering or getting involved in Wildflowers on the Water in 2026? Please email
Clean Up in Lake Shore State Park
The Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee cohosted with the Friends a cleanup at Lakeshore State Park on Saturday morning, September 20th.
Although the park appeared relatively clean on first inspection, several bags of various types of litter were collected, helping keep the park beautiful and protecting the natural habitat for all to enjoy – thank you DNR, Milwaukee Riverkeepers and the volunteers for helping make this happen!
Save the Date
November 9: Second Sunday Walk with Milwaukee Birders 8:30am-10:30amBinoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.
December 14: Second Sunday Walk with Milwaukee Birders 8:30am-10:30amBinoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.