Invasive Species Removals 2026
Help save some of our local wild areas from being overrun with invasive plants. Volunteers are needed to help remove them. This is a wonderful way to be outdoors, meet new people, and help the local eco-system.
Join the “Weed Warriors” in tackling Dames Rocket in the spring and Buckthorn in the fall in our wild areas. Bring work gloves and safety glasses if available. All equipment will be supplied. No dogs allowed. All sessions are from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Canceled in the event of rain. See the RSVP notice below.
For more information call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Spring Invasive Species Removal
All sessions will run from 9 to 11 am in April and May and in June from 8 to 10 am. Canceled if steady rain. Bring garden gloves and a Hori Hori if you own one or a garden trowel. For more information call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
APRIL
13 Mon Hobbs
15 Wed Hobbs
18 Sat Kay’s Ledge
20 Mon Hobbs
22 Wed Hobbs
25 Sat Kay’s Ledge
27 Mon Lallier
29 Wed Hobbs
MAY
4 Mon Kettle M
6 Wed Hobbs
9 Sat Kay’s Ledge
11 Mon Kettle M
13 Wed Hobbs
16 Sat Kay’s Ledge
18 Mon Kettle M
20 Wed Hobbs
23 Sat Hobbs
26 Tues Kettle M
28 Thurs Kay’s Ledge
JUNE
1 Mon Kettle M (9 am)
4 Thurs Hobbs
6 Sat Kay’s Ledge
8 Mon Kettle M (9 am)
10 Wed Hobbs
13 Sat Kay’s Ledge
15 Mon Lallier
17 Wed Hobbs
20 Sat Kay’s Ledge
Hobbs Woods Meet at Hobbs Woods County Park, N4197 South Hickory Road.
Lallier Park Meet at the southern end of the park on National Avenue.
Kay’s Ledge N7836 Cty Road WH – Drive east on Cty WH, up the ledge .9 miles from the 151 bypass to the entrance on the west side.
Kettle Moraine Adopted Area Get directions from Diana Beck: dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Fall Buckthorn Removal. What is Buckthorn?
Buckthorn is one of the most invasive non-native plants in our local prairies, woodlands, and yards. It shades and crowds out native plants, creating a dense, dull monoculture with barren erosive soil beneath. Fall is the best time to target the plant for removal. Join the work parties to help us restore the habitat along the Peebles Trail.
Buckthorn was brought to this country from Germany in the 19th century. The small tree/shrub makes a good hedge and the berries have a laxative effect. Over the years, the berries have been spread by birds and now buckthorn can be found all over our city and county. The problem comes from a lack of natural controls such as insects that might eat it, and results in thick infestations that crowd out native species.
Dave Stetter Environmental Education Fund
Dave Stetter, a science teacher at Goodrich High School from 1967 to 2000, was a long-time member and conservation chair for Fond du Lac County Audubon Society. Dave was instrumental in developing facilities and curriculum for the Eldorado and Goodrich Nature Centers. He started an Environmental Awareness Club at Goodrich and organized the first Earth Day activities there in 1970. Dave strongly believed in hands-on outdoor education activities for youth to develop an understanding and appreciation of the natural world. He hoped that such experiences would promote life-long environmental ethics and activism. To honor the memory of Dave Stetter and to promote the conservation values he held so dear, Fond du Lac County Audubon, in conjunction with Dave’s family, has established a fund to support outdoor education experiences for youth. Fond du Lac Audubon plans to use these funds for environmental camp scholarships, field trips to established nature centers, or hands-on outdoor nature programs for youth. Those willing to contribute to the fund may send checks to Mike Sweney, Fond du Lac Audubon treasurer at N5545 Winnvue Ct., Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Make checks payable to Dave Stetter EE Fund.
The Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum
This beautiful native prairie restoration will benefit from your talents and skills. Visit their website to find out how you can make a difference.
Volunteers help to rid the prairie of alien weed species.
Audubon Board and Committees
Any interested community member is invited to attend a Board meeting to find out more about being involved; please contact Diana Beck. Our organization seeks volunteers for our Board and for Committees including marketing – Evelyn McLean-Cowan and education – Margie Winter.