Wondrous Water at Willow Creek Preserve
Saturday, July 6th 9AM - 12PM
Learn about all the fun species who call the water home! We will search through the stream to find and identify aquatic insects. In addition to that, we will demonstrate how various aspects of water quality testing are done. This event is fun for the whole family! Please come prepared to get in the stream with boots or water shoes. It is a good idea to bring a water bottle. Bug spray, sunscreen, water refills, and snacks will be provided. There is no bathroom access on the preserve.
Email isabel@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Saturday, July 6th 9AM - 12PM
Learn about all the fun species who call the water home! We will search through the stream to find and identify aquatic insects. In addition to that, we will demonstrate how various aspects of water quality testing are done. This event is fun for the whole family! Please come prepared to get in the stream with boots or water shoes. It is a good idea to bring a water bottle. Bug spray, sunscreen, water refills, and snacks will be provided. There is no bathroom access on the preserve.
Email isabel@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Work Day at Garton Bur Oak
Saturday, July 27th 9AM - 12PM
Join us in treating honeysuckle and other woody invasive species out at Bur Oak. Bur Oak, one of our public conservation easements, is a beautiful property owned by the City of Sheboygan. Join us and Maywood volunteers to get your hands dirty and help us in aiding the restoration work out on the property. Please come dressed appropriately for the work with closed toe shoes and long pants. It is also a good idea to bring a water bottle. Tools for the work, gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, water refills, and snacks will be provided. Please also note that there will be no bathroom access.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
Saturday, July 27th 9AM - 12PM
Join us in treating honeysuckle and other woody invasive species out at Bur Oak. Bur Oak, one of our public conservation easements, is a beautiful property owned by the City of Sheboygan. Join us and Maywood volunteers to get your hands dirty and help us in aiding the restoration work out on the property. Please come dressed appropriately for the work with closed toe shoes and long pants. It is also a good idea to bring a water bottle. Tools for the work, gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, water refills, and snacks will be provided. Please also note that there will be no bathroom access.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
Forest Bathing at Gooseville Creek Preserve
Saturday, August 24th 9AM - 11AM
Take your appreciation for nature to a new level by learning the wonders of forest bathing. Forest bathing involves using all your senses to take in your surroundings. From the smell of the soil to the texture of the tree bark, come and experience the privately owned Gooseville Creek Preserve conservation easement with a rejuvenating, mindful hike. This Land Trust Days event will be guided by Brooke Gilley. Brooke is a certified forest bathing guide with Nádúr Centre for Integrative Forest Therapy and a park naturalist. Join us and remember to dress for the weather - hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent are good to have along! Also, there is no bathroom access on the property.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Saturday, August 24th 9AM - 11AM
Take your appreciation for nature to a new level by learning the wonders of forest bathing. Forest bathing involves using all your senses to take in your surroundings. From the smell of the soil to the texture of the tree bark, come and experience the privately owned Gooseville Creek Preserve conservation easement with a rejuvenating, mindful hike. This Land Trust Days event will be guided by Brooke Gilley. Brooke is a certified forest bathing guide with Nádúr Centre for Integrative Forest Therapy and a park naturalist. Join us and remember to dress for the weather - hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent are good to have along! Also, there is no bathroom access on the property.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Pollinator Walk at Willow Creek Preserve
Saturday, August 17th 9AM -12PM
Learn about the importance of pollinator diversity and prairie plants through exploration at Willow Creek Preserve. The federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee has been seen on the property so we hope to identify them and many other species! This walk will be led by DNR expert, Jay Watson. This Land Trust Days event is a great way to gather knowledge on identification and other fun information on these powerfully important species!
Email isabel@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Saturday, August 17th 9AM -12PM
Learn about the importance of pollinator diversity and prairie plants through exploration at Willow Creek Preserve. The federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee has been seen on the property so we hope to identify them and many other species! This walk will be led by DNR expert, Jay Watson. This Land Trust Days event is a great way to gather knowledge on identification and other fun information on these powerfully important species!
Email isabel@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Nature Journaling at Hunner Preserve
Saturday, September 7th 1-3PM
Field sketching, also known as nature journaling, is the practice of drawing and note-taking in response to nature. Through close observation, we notice details we may not have seen, we may record things we might have forgotten, and we improve our recognition and appreciation of different plant and animal species.
This Land Trust Day event at our Hunner Preserve will be led by Manitowoc artist Rebecca Jabs. Following an introduction to the activity, participants will look for inspiration in the surrounding natural areas and record observations through sketching and note-taking. Supplies will be provided for the workshop, but please bring a pencil and your favorite sketchbook if you have one (if not, we'll have extra paper!).
It is highly recommended to bring a foldable camp chair. Other good things to have along are a hat and a water bottle! Water refills, snacks, sunscreen, and insect repellent will be provided. Also, there is no bathroom access.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.
Saturday, September 7th 1-3PM
Field sketching, also known as nature journaling, is the practice of drawing and note-taking in response to nature. Through close observation, we notice details we may not have seen, we may record things we might have forgotten, and we improve our recognition and appreciation of different plant and animal species.
This Land Trust Day event at our Hunner Preserve will be led by Manitowoc artist Rebecca Jabs. Following an introduction to the activity, participants will look for inspiration in the surrounding natural areas and record observations through sketching and note-taking. Supplies will be provided for the workshop, but please bring a pencil and your favorite sketchbook if you have one (if not, we'll have extra paper!).
It is highly recommended to bring a foldable camp chair. Other good things to have along are a hat and a water bottle! Water refills, snacks, sunscreen, and insect repellent will be provided. Also, there is no bathroom access.
Email miriam@glaciallakes.org to reserve your spot today!
This event is $10 for non-members. Please bring cash to the event.
This event is FREE to GLC members.