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.

Newsletter, Partner Profile, EventLakeshore Natural Resource PartnershipMay 25, 2023Friends of North Point, FONP, Speaker Series, Plants, Jason Granberg, Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin, Dr. Warren Porter, UW Madison, University of Wisconsin, LNRP, EPA, Amy Lentz

Collaborative North Point Bluff Restoration Project Work Continues

Although slowed by the collective response to COVID-19, the critical restoration work at North Point Bluff Park in the City of Sheboygan continues. Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) has been collaborating with the City of Sheboygan, Friends of North Point, Sheboygan River Basin Partnership, and Stantec Consulting Services on the project.

Press ReleaseLakeshore Natural Resource PartnershipJune 18, 2020Friends of North Point, FONP, North Point, Restoration, Projects