The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a 300-acre natural area on the UW-Madison campus. It serves as a living classroom for the university’s teaching and research needs and provides a place for respite and well-being, where campus and community members can explore nature.
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Nesting and Resting
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve provides prime habitat for migrating and resident birds. Learn more and view a list of birds you can hear on campus.
March 27, 2025UW Science Expeditions at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Explore the Lakeshore Nature Preserve with hands-on interactive learning stations for children, students, and adults. Learn about the new Frautschi Center and enjoy a campfire with a hot beverage on Picnic Point. Sunday April 6, …
March 27, 2025Read the latest news from the Preserve
It’s the first day of Spring, and next week is spring break at UW-Madison! We hope you’ll use some of your downtime to read the latest news from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve in the March …
March 20, 20252025 Workplan priorities discussion
You’re invited to attend the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee meeting on Friday February 14 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. to learn more about, ask questions of, and provide feedback on the 2025 Preserve workplan priorities. The meeting …
February 13, 2025- More News
