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 […]
Bridge dedication honors a park supporter who built bridges of cooperation The bridge at Lakeshore State Park is an important point of connection between downtown and the Third Ward and between the Hank Aaron State Trail and the Oak Leaf Trail. And now the bridge officially recognizes someone known for making connections during his many […]
Together with other volunteers we planted more than 1,000 native prairie plants in the newest restoration area (Fox Prairie) of the park Funded installation of 2 new prairie areas using native vegetated mats at the south entrance Completed reconstruction of the accessible fishing pier and purchase of 2 new de-icers to maintain the structure Implemented […]
Naturalist Notes March 2018 While some winter birds still enjoy our waters until they migrate to cooler regions, others are just beginning their return. Still in the waters are the Goldeneyes, Lesser Scaups, and Red-breasted Mergansers. We have sighted the first Tree Swallows of the season. Their wings and tails are dark grey and forked, […]