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Presentations in the Park - Wisconsin Wetlands

Event Dates

  • Thursday, 07/08/2021 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Description

The Lussier Family Heritage Center will be hosting a variety of speakers throughout the summer, this week's presentation is curtesy of Katie Beilfuss from the Wisconsin Wetlands Association.  

Gates open at 5:30 PM and the presentation starts at 6:00 PM.  Please bring your own chairs or blankets and set up 6 ft. from other attendees.  Arrive early to get some dinner from a local food truck and drinks from Delta Beer Lab.

**Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash and not disruptive. 

Did you know that wetlands once comprised a full third of Wisconsin’s land area, or 10 million acres? We’ve lost half of these wetlands to agricultural production and development, but even with that loss, 15% of Wisconsin’s land area is wetlands. Learn about the key role wetlands play in the natural water cycle in our watersheds and how protecting and caring for wetlands can improve water quality and reduce flood damages, among other benefits. Hear about how Wisconsin Wetlands Association works to help people and communities care for wetlands all across the state and how you can get involved with protecting wetlands in your community and around the state.

 

Location

Lussier Family Heritage Center

3101 Lake Farm Road

Madison, WI 53711

Contact

HeritageCenter@CountyofDane.com

Categories: Dog Friendly, Parks, Talk or Workshop