Greetings From Friends

Greetings From Friends

It was a brisk, sunny Groundhog Day at Lakeshore State Park, but that didn’t keep some adventurous hikers away. DNR Park Educator Leah Anderson led the way along with nature photographer Eddee Daniel. To see more and read more about that beautiful day at the park, please go to Eddee’s blog: A Wealth of Nature. Lately though, the weather […]

Nature Puts on a Show Even When It’s Cold

Nature Puts on a Show Even When It’s Cold

At this time of year, you might think there’s not much to see at Lakeshore State Park. You won’t find the abundance of greenery and the flurry of bird activity that are typical during warmer months. But look more closely, and you might be surprised. We talked to Park Manager Elaine Zautke, who clued us in […]

President’s Message

President’s Message

Hello – I’m not a fan of extreme cold but I like winter, and am happy to finally see snow once again blanketing the beautiful prairies in Lakeshore State Park!  I hope you enjoy the winter wonderland as much as I do. You may have noticed that we don’t send a newsletter in January. Our volunteer […]

Support Your Park with a Year End Contribution

Support Your Park with a Year End Contribution

As we roll into the new year, the Friends of Lakeshore State Park thank all who have joined in our efforts to support this special place on the lake. Through the generosity of many, we helped support 125 educational programs for over 3,000 youth and adults at the Park. And we’ve started planning for even more programs in 2023, all at no fee.  […]

We’re looking for help…

We’re looking for help…

Apply for our Digital Communication Internship Position Summary Friends of Lakeshore State Park (FLSP) is seeking a Digital Communication Intern to create engaging content for the organization’s social media profiles and web presence. The intern will work closely with President David Wenstrup and park staff. The unpaid position starts the week of January 23, 2023 […]

Park Update

Park Update

November brings colder temperatures and changes for Lakeshore Park. Just a few short weeks ago we saw Prairie Clover and Astor in full bloom, but now the prairie plants have already begun dropping seeds. Plants will undergo what is called cold stratification, a process of that allows natives to survive cold Wisconsin Winters. Though you […]