The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring people to connect with and care for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve—a 300-acre nature preserve that encompasses about one third of UW–Madison’s campus and protects one-fifth of the shoreline of Lake Mendota. We invite you to join us for an upcoming field trip, read our newsletters, and make a donation to join our community of Friends.

Upcoming Field Trips

Support Us

We are an entirely volunteer-run organization. By donating, you help support our education and outreach in the Preserve and you join a community of like-minded Friends who value this special land and help to preserve it—for the enjoyment and enrichment of all.