July 24 at Alice Baker library.  Lawlor poster.  Join the Friends of the Mukwonago River and Alice Baker Library.

Go to SEWRPC’s website and read the completed drafts released recently.  Comments to Sara Teske will be appreciated.  These science based recommendations will help the watershed partners to protect this incredible jewel for many years to come. Your participation and thoughtful activities can help the watershed, too.

Tomorrow’s event is on.  Please feel free to come and cool off at the Nature Conservancy Lulu Preserve and learn about the Mukwonago River and its Friends. We have been helping the folks in the watershed clean up after the storm and wish them a speedy return to normalcy.  Kudos to the many individuals,  NGO’s, fire Read more about Tomorrow’s event remains on. Kudos to everyone assisting with the massive cleanup effort.[…]

Join us for a morning of canoeing and/or hiking at TNC’s Lulu Lake preserve, June 26, rain or shine. See the invitation and RSVP by June 23 so we can order the box lunches. Lunch at noon. $10 includes sandwich and salads by the Elegant Farmer. Carpool with your friends, if possible, and see Lulu Read more about An invitation to join the Friends at TNC’s Lulu Lake Preserve[…]

Water Star program honors the Village of  Mukwonago.  See  Water Star-Press Release.  Recognition to take place on Monday, June 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m. at Indian Head Park (on the south bank of the Mukwonago River, just north of Mukwonago Village Hall)

In spite of its positive impact on water quality, funding questions delay the Village’s stormwater utility.  Read the Mukwonago Chief article by Carol Spaeth-Bauer relating to the utility district.

The Friends have published a mini newsletter,  June 2010-In the Watershed.  Check it out for current information about The Mukwonago River and other items of interest.  Join us for an outing at the Lulu Lake Preserve of the Nature Conservancy, Saturday, June 26th.  Visit one of the Great Places in our Great Watershed and observe Read more about In the Watershed[…]

Check out this comprehensive invasive plant field guide with photographs, descriptions, and removal techniques from the Department of Natural Resources.

The Village’s storm water utility will have an impact on the Mukwonago River, as the Village deals with its storm water management. Read the article in the Mukwonago Chief and attend the Open House, May 27, 2010.

May is Niagara Escarpment month.  The Niagara escarpment is the dolomite ridge running from Waukesha County to the Niagara Falls.  Door County is having special awareness events.  The Wisconsin Legislature declared 2010 the Year of the Niagara Escarpment.  Find information and pictures on Facebook.  Have fun while you glean awareness of  local geological features.

International Migratory Bird Day is held annually on the second Saturday in May to focus attention on migratory birds’ incredible journeys between their summer and winter homes.  What exactly is Migratory Bird Day? Check the US Fish and Wildlife site for events and ways for you to celebrate these birds.  Also visit Partners in Flight Read more about Saturday is International Migratory Bird Day[…]

Assist them across the road if they are in danger from cars.  May through July is typical turtle nesting time, when females travel anywhere from 500 feet to two miles from the water, seeking higher and softer ground to lay their eggs.  See article by Jean Weedman in the Mukwonago Chief.