KISHWAUKETOE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Williams Bay, WI
Website | Phone: (262) 686-2396
We maintain 230-acre nature preserve on shores of Geneva Lake for use by all visitors and residents in the area.
Mission:
The Mission of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy is to preserve the property for the benefit of the community and the environment. The goals of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy are to preserve, restore or establish native ecological communities typical of the region, to ensure public access and to promote recreation, education and research opportunities, with an emphasis on our natural ecological environment, including the importance of dark sky quality as part of the natural environment. Kishwauketoe receives no public tax-based funding and is 100% dependent on public support via donations, grants and volunteer initiatives.
Community Resources:
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy provides numerous public programs and events throughout the year, most at no charge. Examples include periodic full moon night hikes & bonfires, a bird viewing & identification hike, plant identification hikes throughout the year with the KNC botanist, periodic yoga and forest bathing classes, an annual 5-K walk & run, an annual wine walk fund-raising event and numerous other programs and events. Kishwauketoe has a full class of 20 adult registrants enrolled to attend its first one week-long Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training session in July, 2025, featuring expert program leaders throughout the week.
Most Urgent Need:
The most urgent need at Kishwauketoe at this time is to replace the former bridge that crossed Southwick Creek near the main entrance. Unfortunately, the previous wood bridge was severely damaged beyond repair when a large fir tree fell across the bridge as a result of the June 22, 2024 tornado which struck Williams Bay. Kishwauketoe suffered significant damage from the tornado. While insurance covered a small amount, the replacement steel bridge cost of approximately $60,000 is the most urgent funding need at this time.
