Partner Update — Friends of North Point: Winter Speaker Series

The Friends of North Point (FONP) concluded their winter speaker series, featuring three speakers in 2023 focusing on native plants and plant management. The first speaker, Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR, discussed the identification and control of invasive species, emphasizing the importance of early detection. Dr. Warren Porter from UW-Madison addressed the effects of pesticide use on human reproductive health and development, highlighting the potential risks associated with common pesticides. The final speaker, Randy Powers from Prairie Future Seed Company, discussed sustainable practices for creating native landscapes on properties, showcasing the benefits of native plant gardens.

Partner Profile — Friends of Stony Brook

The Friends of Stony Brook held its first field event Wednesday, August 18 showcasing some of the restoration work that has transpired on the Tim Sohrweide property. Since 2016, students from the Chilton Area School District have been rearing trout in the classroom and releasing them into the section of Stony Brook Creek adjacent to the Sohrweide farm…

Partner Profile: Friends of Hika Bay

One of LNRP’s longest-running “friends” group are those of Hika Bay, in Manitowoc County. John Kirsch and Russ Tooley, both of Cleveland, help spearhead the group and with their collective impact, the Friends of Hika Bay (FOHB)…

Partner Profile: Friends of North Point

The Friends of North Point (FONP) were formed in June of 2017. A group of local citizens in Sheboygan contacted LNRP to discuss the loss of habitat and impact of invasive plants and shrubs on the unique and vital area called North Point Bluff. With the help of the City of Sheboygan, FONP have officially “adopted” the North Point Park, which includes the bluff, and serve as stewards of this special piece of the Lake Michigan shoreline…