Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy — Attraction in Williams Bay

It seems below that the man named Harold Friestad has answered ZERO OF MY CONCERNS. Round-up spraying everywhere, clearcutting, overuse of controlled burns, no seating areas with screened-in enclosures, no toilets, no wells or fountains, no nearby restaurant discounts for kid’s picnics, no garbage receptacles throughout the park. Few if any educational events for families or youth, etc, etc… it’s time for Harold to pass the torch and get some young blood managing this facility. While the 230+ acres are expansive for any type of hiking, x-country skiing and nature exploration by children and adults, the place’s overall utilization isn’t very robust for a completely FREE nature preserve of its size. MEANING HARDLY ANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY VISIT THIS PLACE ON A MONTHLY BASIS!!! Moreover, it lacks any porta-potties, picnic benches or screened-in areas for insect (mosquito), protection during rest or relaxation. I would suggest a Village of Williams Bay parks and recreation begin an EFFECTIVE cross-pollination with marketing flyers showing events taking place EVERY weekend. Start with a trifecta of family things to do (1). a daytime forest school class, (2). discounted family beach passes from Village Hall —for a small charitable donation to the Conservancy itself, (3). while picking up discounted snacks or sandwiches in a “TO-GO” bagged lunch from Subway or Lucke’s Mexican cantina using some kids’ coupons specially priced included on the marketing flyers). EVERYBODY WINS! Then… Hike, learn, swim, eat, drink, repeat !!! Finally, as a Kishwaketoe Board Member (you know who you people are...), I would wish for a ban on the use of all cancer causing Round-Up currently in prevalent and liberal usage (in a water shed!!!), because as a toxic and carcinogenic herbicide, it’s a proven problem to the safety of humans...

This conservancy offers a beautiful glimpse into the glacial plain region of Wisconsin, that captures a variety of ecological landscapes, including woodland, prairie, and marsh. I enjoyed exploring nearly every trail the park had to offer during the two hours of my visit; I would definitely recommend hiking the wooded loop for all of the beautiful oaks and taking time to stop at the observation tower! Make sure to wear appropriate gear while hiking the blue trail, as some parts the brush was not very well maintained, making possible ticks likely.

Overall, I am glad I could support the privately owned nature conservancy. Aside from the minimal interference, I would recommend stopping at the trail if you are in the area for the scenic views and well maintained property :) . And to add my experience, I was also fortunate enough to come across a friendly volunteer who informed me of the various trails, community outreach, and engagement opportunities. It is clear this park is intentionally taken care of...

This is a beautiful place to walk around. I can imagine that it looks completely different during each season. During our trip this summer, there were a ton of butterflies and some pretty flowers. I'd love to return during Autumn when the leaves are changing! If you visit and if you are able, I would recommend dropping a buck or two in the ammo can located on the right side of the sign at the Entrance/exit for the volunteers that work so hard at maintaining the property. I walk pretty fast and it took about an hour to navigate the loop. I think it was about 2.5 miles or more? I may not have completed the whole route though. I'll be...