We need your voice! Plans are underway to bulldoze a portion of Bill’s Woods for a new road. If you’re curious about the plans for this incursion on the Preserve, or would be interested in weighing in, please read here for more information.
Virginia Bluebells in the Preserve in spring. Credit: Sky Hershberger
The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring people to connect with and care for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve—a 300-acre nature preserve that encompasses about one third of UW–Madison’s campus and protects one-fifth of the shoreline of Lake Mendota. We invite you to join us for an upcoming field trip, read our newsletters, and make a donation to join our community of Friends.
Upcoming Field Trips
Monarch Migration
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:30–3:00 PM
Fascinating Fungi
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:30–3:00 PM
Support Us
We are an entirely volunteer-run organization. By donating, you help support our education and outreach in the Preserve and you join a community of like-minded Friends who value this special land and help to preserve it—for the enjoyment and enrichment of all.