For the first time in many years, sturgeon are returning to our rivers. This has been the result of efforts by many groups, which Michael Timm reflects on in his recent article published in Urban Milwaukee: “Why do we care about the Sturgeon?” When Sturgeon return home, we should be thinking about what kind of […]
More park improvements are coming our way! Thanks to the help of park manager Elaine Zautke, the Friends were recently awarded a grant of $3,000 for vegetative mat installation for the south end of the park. These mats help reduce runoff and standing water during storms and wave surges, and provide habitat for many pollinator […]
Greetings Friends! After a mild winter and during this slow to warm up spring, park wildlife are preparing for the warmer weather ahead. Numerous ducks can be seen along the shoreline diving for food. Mating season is underway, with male Red-breasted Mergansers racing for a female’s affections, and Common Golden Eye males throwing back and bobbing their heads furiously to gain the […]
Greetings Friends! Spring is in the air and so are migrating birds! Lakeshore State Park has experienced a mild winter and as temperatures grow ever warmer, animal activity in the park increases. Watch for signs of the resident foxes and birds on their migration journey. Wisconsin is part of the Mississippi Flyway and many ducks, geese, […]
Brian Haydin is the President of the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen, a local organization dedicated to the enjoyment, preservation and improvement of salmon and trout fishing in the Great Lakes. He’s also the Milwaukee Chair for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Brian lives in Bay View with his wife and two kids (8 and 15) and enjoys […]
The tradition continues! Friday December 1st Friends volunteers and the DNR will be making s’mores at Christmas in the Ward. Please stop by, say hello and get warm by four fire pits while making these tasty treats. Donations using Square or cash will be gratefully accepted. The event starts at 5:30pm with fireworks around 7:25pm. Membership […]