Catherine Piotrowski appreciates Lakeshore State Park in many ways. As a Prairie Pal, she enjoys planting, weeding and culling the short-grass prairie along with the other members of the Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee. As a long-time Milwaukeean, Catherine likes the beauty of the lakefront. And most of all, she loves the clean wind that happens […]
Beauty can be found at the park in all seasons, in many ways. As days shorten, prairie plants go to seed, turning gold, purple and brown. You may see a number of migratory bird species such as Double-Breasted Cormorants, American Coots, American Pelicans, Common Yellowthroat Warblers and Black Bellied Plovers visiting the park before flying south for […]
Interview with Tom Kroeger, Original Park Manager Tom Kroeger, Lakeshore State Park’s first park manager, has a wealth of insight and information about the park origin, growth and future. He credits strong stakeholder partnerships for the park’s development and success. With his background as a hydrologist and wetlands biologist specializing in Brownfield remediation, along with […]
Historic Boat To Visit Milwaukee to Promote Peace The Golden Rule, a storied sailboat that helped bring about an end to atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons 50 years ago, will visit Milwaukee September 1 through 4 as part of a 13-month, 11,000-mile voyage to inform and educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation. The 35-foot wooden […]
As you walk around Lakeshore State Park you may notice the park is in a time of transition. While some plants are vibrantly in bloom, others are fading. Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Common Milkweed (Asclepias syrianca) are beginning to drop their flowers and go to seed. False White Indigo (Baptisia lacteal), seen primarily in the […]
Photographer Eddee Daniel is a talented and knowledgeable advocate for our natural surroundings. When he explores a park, his camera is just as essential as a water bottle and good hiking boots. Eddee shared some tips about snapping photos at Lakeshore State Park, a setting that offers uniquely dramatic and varied views. Rule number one: […]