Events

Upcoming Events

October 12: Walk with Milwaukee Birders 8:30am-10:30am

Binoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.

October 12: Pedal for the Park and the Packers! 1:30pm

The Friends of Lakeshore State Park are excited to offer another fun opportunity to enjoy the fall beauty of the park with a Pedal for the Park eventstarting at 1:30 p.m. with a Packers pregame tailgate and then heading out on a 10-mile bike ride and pub crawl to root on our Green Bay Packers. You are invited to join us to meet new friends who share your love for Lakeshore State Park and to learn more about the Visitor and Education Center project. 

Please reach out to admin.asst@friendslsp.org for more information and to register!

October 15: Halloween Beach Bonfire and Pumpkin Decorating 5-7pm at Pebble Beach

Don’t miss our last Beach Bonfire of the year! Join Lakeshore staff on Pebble Beach for a cozy fire, tasty s’mores and a spooky good time as the sun sets. Feel free to decorate your own foam pumpkin, hang out for a while or just drop in for a quick snack. Festive costumes are welcome! Donations for s’mores are welcome but not required and benefit the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. 

November 9: Second Sunday Walk with Milwaukee Birders 8:30am-10:30am

Binoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.

December 14: Second Sunday Walk with Milwaukee Birders 8:30am-10:30am

Binoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.

About Events

All events start at the south entrance of Lakeshore State Park, unless otherwise indicated. Public parking on the south side of the park can be found by entering “Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse” into a GPS map program. Approximate coordinates to the starting location are 43.029163, -87.895880

Contact: Elaine Zautke (Park Manager) 414.274.4281 elaine.zautke@wisconsin.gov

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Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at the park is a great way to make new friends, have fun and learn more about the park and Lake Michigan. Interested? Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch soon! Or find the opportunity that fits you. Opportunities include Park Ambassador, Volunteer Naturalist, Citizen Scientist, Lakeshore Caretakers, & Special Events.

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Events

Natural History Hikes

Wildlife Hikes

Kids Fishing Clinics

Invasive Plant Removal

Ornithology Hikes

Beach Bonfires

An interactive nature walk sign in LSP

Activities

Interactive Nature Walks

Fishing

Bird Watching

Kayaking

Paddleboarding

Kitesurfing

Sailing

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School Groups and Community Organizations

Lakeshore State Park offers educational programs for teachers, community organizations, private events and the general public. The programs emphasize sustainability and stewardship of our natural and freshwater resources. These experiences are geared toward learners of all ages, and include walks, tours, lectures, hands-on outdoor activities and laboratory exercises.

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