Mission of the Friends

Inspire people to connect to and care for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Goals

• Friend-raising
  • Advance public awareness and enjoyment of the Preserve through field trips and indoor events.
  • Partner with community groups to expand our reach and make our events welcoming to people who might not otherwise spend time in the Preserve.
  • Create social opportunities for Friends to build a sense of community with each other.
  • Support Friends’ and community members’ participation in community science projects in the Preserve.
• Advocacy
  • Serve as an independent voice of advocacy to protect the Preserve’s lands and waters.
• Operations
  • Maintain a robust board according to the standards in our bylaws.
  • Have a strategic communication plan to advance our friend-raising goals.
  • Raise funds to support the activities of the Friends.

Goals updated in 2025.

Field trip to the Class of 1918 Marsh

We invite you to connect 
with the Preserve and become engaged
​in the Friends activities.

Please consider becoming a member to help us achieve our mission and goals.

Friends volunteers with a load of cut buckthorn at Picnic Point

Bird banding at the Biocore Prairie