As we move into mid/late April, watch for prairie smoke starting to emerge and bloom in the northernmost prairies. Prairie smoke has wonderful pink flowers, that once pollinated will produce a fuzzy seed head that resembles the look and feel of the hair on the 1980’s Troll dolls. They are some of our earliest risers […]
Year after year, more native grasses and flowering plants take root at Lakeshore State Park and fewer invasive plants thrive. That’s not by accident! Prairie restoration requires constant diligence – and digging and planting. Without volunteers to do this work, the thistle and Queen Anne’s lace might still be winning. The Milwaukee Art Museum Garden […]
It has been a long winter and, like many of us, Lakeshore State Park is more than ready to totally embrace Spring. While Winter gave us interesting ice formations, colorful fishing huts on the frozen lagoon and birds such as goldeneye on open water, we are eager to welcome the return of red-wing blackbirds and […]
The Deadline Is April 1! Sometimes it’s the little things that count, like offering someone a place to sit and rest. What if you could offer this gift almost year-round and in a beautiful environment? Sponsoring a bench or picnic table at Lakeshore State Park is a way to do just that. The deadline for […]
Hello everyone! It’s my pleasure, honor, and privilege to serve as the incoming president of the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. Sue Frautschi did great work leading the organization over the past three years, and we’re thankful for her continued support on our all-volunteer board. I love Milwaukee and the park. Hiking, cycling, birding, volunteering, […]
Red Wing Blackbird It’s been a while since the red-winged blackbirds migrated south for winter, but the return of one to the park this week suggests spring is just around the corner! Red-winged blackbirds are some of the ‘early nesters’ in the park, often making their homes in emerging cattails, and bunches of prairie grass […]