UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Tree Planting Days ~ Point Creek Natural Area
May 3, 4, & 5, 2019 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Over 2,000 trees have been purchased! |
The above pictures depict the pine plantation at Point Creek Natural Area before and after the 2018 timber harvest.
In June 2002, Point Creek Natural Area became a part of the Manitowoc County Parks System. Glacial Lakes Conservancy holds the Conservation Easement with the intention of preserving it and providing public access. Local citizens raised funds, and received grants from Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, and Coastal Management Fund for its purchase. This 39-acre pine plantation was planted 55 years ago, has 2,800 feet of frontage with 40-60 foot bluffs on Lake Michigan and 1000 feet of frontage on Point Creek.
The Park is being actively managed to become One Ecological Unit with the mature 45-acre Northern Hardwood Forest on the south side of the creek, owned by University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
This past summer (2018), Point Creek Natural Area was logged to thin the pines, remove most of the Ash, clear invasive brush, and create several openings to make way for planting native trees in the spring of 2019.
2,060 various species of trees have been purchased using a United States Forest Service (USFS) grant awarded to Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP). Tree species and their ratios to each other were selected to be congruent with the Old Growth and Mature Forests in the area. It is anticipated this selection of trees will bypass several hundred years of succession and speed the process of attaining a climax forest. In the future, there will be continued invasive control, pines will be thinned and replaced with plantings of native trees and vegetation that is present in a Mature Hardwood Forest. In 30 to 50 years planted trees will begin producing seeds and a canopy develops. The canopy’s shade controls all of what grows. It will shade out invasives, promote introduced ephemerals to thrive, and influence a second generation of trees that becomes a self-sustaining Hardwood Forest. This Forest will provide a natural habitat for wildlife and migrating birds along the Lake Michigan Flyway and be enjoyed by future generations.
Please consider joining us from 8 am to 5 pm on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the Point Creek Natural Area parking lot on County Rd LS, 4.2 miles North of Cleveland, WI or 1.5 miles South of Northeim. We will be planting trees into pre-dug holes and positioning protective tubes attached to stakes in the ground around them. For questions or further information, contact either Abbey at abbey@glaciallakes.org, 920-917-0939, or Ron Schaper at pointcreekpark@gmail.com, 920-489-4330.
The Park is being actively managed to become One Ecological Unit with the mature 45-acre Northern Hardwood Forest on the south side of the creek, owned by University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
This past summer (2018), Point Creek Natural Area was logged to thin the pines, remove most of the Ash, clear invasive brush, and create several openings to make way for planting native trees in the spring of 2019.
2,060 various species of trees have been purchased using a United States Forest Service (USFS) grant awarded to Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP). Tree species and their ratios to each other were selected to be congruent with the Old Growth and Mature Forests in the area. It is anticipated this selection of trees will bypass several hundred years of succession and speed the process of attaining a climax forest. In the future, there will be continued invasive control, pines will be thinned and replaced with plantings of native trees and vegetation that is present in a Mature Hardwood Forest. In 30 to 50 years planted trees will begin producing seeds and a canopy develops. The canopy’s shade controls all of what grows. It will shade out invasives, promote introduced ephemerals to thrive, and influence a second generation of trees that becomes a self-sustaining Hardwood Forest. This Forest will provide a natural habitat for wildlife and migrating birds along the Lake Michigan Flyway and be enjoyed by future generations.
Please consider joining us from 8 am to 5 pm on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the Point Creek Natural Area parking lot on County Rd LS, 4.2 miles North of Cleveland, WI or 1.5 miles South of Northeim. We will be planting trees into pre-dug holes and positioning protective tubes attached to stakes in the ground around them. For questions or further information, contact either Abbey at abbey@glaciallakes.org, 920-917-0939, or Ron Schaper at pointcreekpark@gmail.com, 920-489-4330.
Annual Dinner Auction & Membership Meeting (guests welcome)
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Sunday, May 5, 2019
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Our annual Dinner Auction will be held the Sunday before Mother's day, at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
Don't miss your opportunity to bid on beautiful living herb gardens, succulent arrangements, and flower baskets! These make great Mother's Day presents!
Ticket price for the event will include your appetizers, dinner, dessert, and entertainment that includes an educational keynote speaker. You will also be assigned a bidder number and have an opportunity to win unique items from a variety of donors from all around the five counties that we represent!
RSVP by April 19th to get the early bird rate of $55/person.
Don't miss your opportunity to bid on beautiful living herb gardens, succulent arrangements, and flower baskets! These make great Mother's Day presents!
Ticket price for the event will include your appetizers, dinner, dessert, and entertainment that includes an educational keynote speaker. You will also be assigned a bidder number and have an opportunity to win unique items from a variety of donors from all around the five counties that we represent!
RSVP by April 19th to get the early bird rate of $55/person.
Key Note Speaker...
We are excited to welcome Dr. Val Klump, Dean and professor of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UW-Milwaukee to speak about water quality and the health of our Great Lakes.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Val Klump, Dean and professor of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UW-Milwaukee to speak about water quality and the health of our Great Lakes.
Above: Dr. Val Klump
Read Dr. Klump's bio here: uwm.edu/freshwater/people/klump-j-val-1/
Thank you to our sponsors and in-kind contributors:
SPONSORS...
FOREST KEEPERS ($1,500)
FOREST KEEPERS ($1,500)
- Baird - Le Clair, Bemis, Miller Group
- Terry Kohler Family Foundation
- Steve Victor
- John Durbrow & Karen Steingraber
- Brian & Joan Wake
- Miller Engineers & Scientists
- Ariens Co.
- Aventuron
- Randy Brotz & Mary Kohl
- Adel Korkor
- Rohde Dales
- Fred & Gail Tyszka
- Chris Krieg
- Genny Shields & Mike Knotek
- GT Graphics
- Drew & Susan Morris
- Pam Fitzer & Larry Siegert
- Sheboygan Paint Company
- John Stoltenberg
- Todd and Kristine Wake
- 3 Sheeps Brewing - brewery tour, craft beer and more
- Abler Glass - vase
- Agape Creations - handcrafted abalone bracelet
- Aspira Spa - salon services
- Badger State Restoration - smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Better Life Chiropractic & Wellness - chiropractic wellness package
- Blind Horse - wine pairing for eight
- Buccholz, Jim - naturalist led hike through the area of the Kamrath Creek watershed (Plymouth)
- Duke of Devon - gift certificate
- Capital Civic Centre - event tickets
- Cedar Valley Cheese - gift certificates
- Drewry Farms - maple syrup and products
- Durbrow, John - 2 night stay in driftless area, maple syrup, Lionel train set
- Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center - Family of four admission passes and pair of wine glasses
- Floppy Ear Farm - locally made goat milk products
- Friedman, JoAnne - clover for honey bees
- Gibbsville Cheese - gift certificates
- Goodside Grocery - membership and t-shirt
- Greece e Spoon - gift certificate
- Grittinger, Tom - painting
- Healthy Living Acupuncture & Wellness - gift certificate
- Henschel Indian Museum & Trout Farm - gift certificate
- HUB Studio Cafe - gift certificate
- Idlewile Inn - gift certificate
- Jake's Cafe - Jake's strong ginger juice
- John Michael Kohler Arts Center - membership
- Kohl, Mary - "A VERY happy mothers day!" tote bag of consumable goodies :-)
- Kohler Co. - spa basket and gift certificate
- Kohler, Leslie - 3' tall metal loon & brown trout TP dispenser
- Lake Street Cafe - gift certificate
- Landmark Landscapes - gift basket
- Lemons of Love - Tiffany necklace
- Lino Ristorante Italiano - gift certificate
- Lola's on the Lake - gift certificate
- Melzer, Bob - cruise up the Sheboygan river for three
- Mickelson, Mark - afternoon sailing for four
- Morris, Drew & Susan - collection of conservation books, 3' tall wood carved St. Nicholas figure
- Moxie Salon - gift certificate and accessories
- Northup, Cindy - yoga package
- Northup, Cole - handmade wooden bowl
- Paradigm Coffee - Coffee and t-shirt
- Plant Bases Services - handmade broom
- Popp, Jim & Linda - framed B&W photo
- Prohibition Bistro - gift certificates and wine
- Quit Qui Oc - golfing for four
- Road America - event tickets
- Roger Lahm Art & Design - art prints of waterfront and local landmarks
- Rudnick's Jeweler - black pearl and sterling silver earrings
- Sargento - cheese basket
- Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan - Afternoon sailing adventure for six
- Seranya Studios Art Boutique - art party for four
- Sheboygan Youth Sailing - Introduction to sailing lesson for four
- Sprindale Farm - CSA share (11 boxes total!)
- Sunshine Yoga Studio - Yoga & goodies package
- Sweet Basil - gift certificate
- Three Guys & a Grill - gift certificates
- TLC Boutique - gift certificate and scarf
- Trattoria Stefano- gift certificate
- Two Fish Gallery - handcrafted ceramic salad bowl and fair trade olive wood & bone serving set
- Tobin, Jean - original watercolor painting "Out of the Woods"
- Union Oriental Market - gift certificate
- Vintage Wine - Bloody Mary basket
- Wigwam Mills - socks
- Wild Carrot Cuisine - cold pressed coffee, fresh scones, and more!
- Wood Fashioned (Brian King) - hand crafted Wisconsin mirror
- Woodland Dunes - membership and wine glasses
- Wreath Factory/Otter Creek - adirondack chair
If you are interested in helping on the Dinner Auction committee or the day of the event, have an item or service to donate for the auction, or are willing to offer a financial sponsorship, please call Rose at (902)273-1143 or email her at rose@glaciallakes.org.
Bird Hike at Willow Creek Preserve
Saturday, May 25th 2019 at 8:00 am
Saturday, May 25th 2019 at 8:00 am
Explore the newly protected Willow Creek preserve in the City of Sheboygan and keep your eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of various bird species. Not only do many birds call this place their home, they also utilize this property as a temporary place to rest and refuel on their migratory pathway. This birding hike will be led by a member of the Sheboygan Audubon Society and is appropriate for all ages and levels of knowledge. Bring your binoculars if you have them!
