2025 Resources, Proceedings, Reports
For prior years, see 2024 Resources, 2023 Resources or 2022 Resources
The Land Restoration School will be in session Tuesdays through Fridays, beginning June 3th through August 15th, 2025. (Not in session June 19-20 or July 3-4.)
2025 schedule at a glance coming soon.
Mequon Nature Preserve Location and Trail Map
LRS will begin its first few days at Mequon Nature Preserve, continuing for periodic days through the summer. We will meet in classrooms at the Education Center and also outdoors in a range of habitats. LRS will also have fieldwork sessions at MNP.
MNP is a guiding example of habitat restoration by returning its land to a mosaic of forests, prairies, and wetlands by breaking drain tile in the agricultural fields, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, and throwing down native plant seed.
Our lead partner hosts fieldwork at numerous Preserves representing a range of habitat type, land use history, and restoration trajectory. OWLT land stewardship staff who will lead the fieldwork days are filled with insightful and practical knowledge about effective land restoration and management that they readily share.
Spirit Lake Preserve of Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
This is a special place. LRS has been involved in defining, editing, and management of non-local plants in preparation for a connected public trail system joining Spirit Lake and its ancient oaks with Pukaite Woods. LRS will continue its engagement with this place.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station
Map of Cedarburg Bog (courtesy Friends of Cedarburg Bog)
We will spend a couple of days plus a full week in July at the Field Station, staying overnight during that week in the farmhouse together.
This renowned Field Station is located within the largest intact wetland complex in southeastern Wisconsin. It contains a range of habitats including upland glacial landscapes from oldfield to forest, several kinds of wetlands, and deep and shallow bog lakes. The UW-Milwaukee Field Station provides a range of wonderful learning landscapes and educational facilities.
Nearby Nature will host fieldwork at neighborhood natural areas. Nearby Nature Milwaukee is an environmental justice and equity initiative to build healthier and more resilient communities.
