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Board meetings are now hybrid!

We meet the first Tuesday of every month except January, April (replaced by our Annual Meeting), and August, from 7:00-9:00pm. Meetings over the summer will be held in Union South (​1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715) as well as being hosted over Zoom. Contact preservefriends@gmail.com for the link.
Sunday, September 17th
Fall Migrating Birds 
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Join birders Jill Feldkamp and Roma Lenehan as they search for fall migrants, including fall warblers, flycatchers and sparrows. Enjoy hiking through woods, prairies and gardens. Meet at the Frautschi Point parking lot, 2662 Lake Mendota Drive. Leaders: Jill Feldkamp and Roma Lenehan (rlenehan@charter.net, 608-238-5406).

Sunday, September 24th
Fascinating Fungi (FUN) 
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Join Marie Trest with the UW Department of Botany for a free guided outing to look for and learn about some of the amazing varieties of colorful and fascinating fungi; also see common species that you might find along the trails. Meet at the Picnic Point entrance kiosk, 2000 University Bay Drive. Leader: Marie Trest (mttrest@wisc.edu).

Sunday, October 8th
Forest Bathing
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Spending time in nature is known to elicit many beneficial changes in the body and mind. The practice of being mindfully immersed in the forest atmosphere (called forest bathing) can be a portal to better health and well-being. On this walk we’ll explore the concept of forest bathing and discuss the science behind the healing power of nature. Group size is limited to twenty people. Reserve your place early by registering at https://tinyurl.com/FLNPForestBathing. Meet at the Frautschi Point parking lot, 2662 Lake Mendota Drive. Leader: Seth McGee (seth.mcgee@wisc.edu).



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SPRING NEWSLETTER 2023
• eBird Hotspot Picnic Point - ​quick link to latest bird sightings in the Preserve.
The Preserve OPEN HOURS are from 4 am to 10 pm
Fire Circles Open 
Second Oak: An ode to autumn.
Movie by Arlene Koziol

The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve inspires people
​to connect to and care for the​ UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

The Friends is a non-profit membership organization that supports the UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve in myriad ways: through volunteering, fundraising, stewardship projects, and interpretive programs. 

Please see our Mission and Goals and join us in caring for the Preserve. We invite you to explore the Preserve on this web site and in person, and attend Volunteer Days and free Field Trips.  

Stretching from the Eagle Heights Natural Area to Picnic Point and the Lakeshore Path, the Preserve is a jewel of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, distinguishing it as one of the most beautiful in the country. 

The Preserve is an outdoor laboratory supporting research and education, and open to the public.​ 
To pay online
• Click the Join/Renew/Donate button above

To pay by check
• Print out a Membership Form, complete the form and mail it with your check to:
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Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve
P.O. Box 5534
Madison, WI 53705