Baird Creek Preservation Foundation

This morning, we welcomed 12 volunteers from Stantec who spent the morning helping remove buckthorn at Baird Creek.

The volunteers worked alongside our summer land management interns, tackling invasive species and making a real impact. It was a great opportunity to get outside!

Thank you, Stantec, for spending the morning with us and supporting the ongoing restoration work at Baird Creek. We appreciate all of your hard work!

There have been some exciting updates at Paul Hartman Prairie this spring!

One of the biggest milestones is the arrival of our new storage shed. Thanks to everyone who supported our campaign last fall, this much-needed addition is now in place. A special thank you goes to board members and volunteers Steve Lambert, Dan Skaletski, and Jeff Parish, who dedicated more than 24 hours to installing the shed, building a ramp and steps, and adding features to help protect it for years to come.

We would also like to thank Van Rite Plumbing for bringing out an excavator and helping prepare the foundation for the shed, and Kropp Trucking Inc. Sand & Gravel for generously donating gravel for the project. Community support like this helps make improvements such as these possible.

Visitors may also notice several other improvements, including new Purple Martin bird houses, updated entrance signage, and a new culvert on the east side of the prairie that improves access to the boardwalk.

If you haven't visited lately, now is a great time to stop by and enjoy the prairie. Wildflowers are beginning to bloom, pollinators are active, and the boardwalk and gazebo provide the perfect place to explore and relax.

And don't forget to save the date for our annual Sunset Meadow Mingle on August 19!

Summer camps have begun in the Greenway and our first week of camp was a BLAST! Our morning Eco-Explorers explored 4 different ecosystems while the afternoon Creek & Critters camp spent time in the creek and pond learning about, and catching, all the critters. Good news is we still have spots open to join in on the fun…

4 spots June 22-25 Creek & Critters AM
2 spots June 22-25 Trail Trackers PM
3 spots July 13-16 Trail Trackers AM

Register now: https://givebutter.com/bairdcreek

Registration is open for the Little Explorers summer program!

Classes are individual registration this summer! We hope to see you and your little one for a fun adventure! Classes fill up FAST so be sure to register quickly!

More Info Here: https://givebutter.com/littleexplorerssummer

Get ready for a summer of exploration, discovery, and family fun!

This Passport Adventure booklet invites families to visit not just one, but 12 different nature centers across northeast Wisconsin. Each location offers its own unique trails and hands-on experiences. A new adventure at each stop!

Pick up a passport booklet and start your journey. At each nature center, you'll complete simple, fun activities and fill out the pages for that location. You will then receive a stamp and sticker to mark your visit.

Once you’ve visited 7 locations, head over to Calumet County Park (water bottles exclusively at this location) to pick up a custom water bottle to show off all your stickers!

Booklets, Stickers, and water bottles are available while supplies last!

Baird Creek's stickers and booklets are available for pickup at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary!

List of Participants:
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Brillion Nature Center
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
Woodland Dunes
Barkhausen (Brown County)
The Ridges Sanctuary
WDNR Wild Rose Fish Hatchery
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Mosquito Hill Nature Center
1000 Islands Environmental Center
Heckrodt Nature Center
Ledge View Nature Center

If you've visited Paul Hartman Prairie recently, you may have noticed a beautiful new sign welcoming visitors from the road.

We recently installed this new sign to help make the property more visible and inviting for the community. We would also like to thank the Luxemburg-Casco High School shop class for their assistance in repairing the large flower sign, helping preserve a familiar landmark at the prairie.

Be sure to stop by and check out the updates the next time you're in the area!
Looking for more information on our prairie: https://bairdcreek.org/paulhartman/

A big thank you to Board Member Dan for designing and installing six new dog waste bag stations throughout the Baird Creek Greenway.

These stations are now available at several trail access points to help keep our trails clean and enjoyable for everyone. We also welcome community support by recycling clean plastic bags from home to help keep the stations stocked.

Summer adventures are waiting at Baird Creek. ☀️🌿

Check out this video to see what campers can expect when they arrive at camp, including outdoor activities, creek exploration, games, and hands-on nature learning. You’ll also find helpful reminders about what to bring each day so campers are prepared for their outdoor adventures.

We still have a few open spots remaining in select summer camps, so now is a great time to register.

Watch the video here:

Baird Creek Summer Camp Introduction We are so excited to welcome new and returning campers to Baird Creek this summer! Please enjoy this introduction video so you and your camper know what to e...

We’re excited to welcome three interns to the Baird Creek team for the next 12 weeks!

Please join us in introducing Faith, our Education Intern, along with Karter and Julia, our Land Management Interns. Throughout their time with us, they’ll be gaining hands-on experience in both environmental education and land stewardship while supporting Baird Creek.

If you’d like to help support our summer staff, they would appreciate cold treat deliveries on hot days! 🌞🍦