Wetland Community Gatherings
Connect with wetland enthusiasts like you, meet Wisconsin Wetlands Association members, staff, and board, and celebrate wetlands!
To protect wetlands, we need a vibrant and active community of people who care deeply about these places.
That’s why one of Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s top priorities is to enhance engagement with our members, create opportunities for members to engage with one another, and welcome new people into this mighty community. Our goal is to foster more meaningful interaction between our members and among the broader wetland community. Together, we can cultivate a powerful network of advocates and experts who speak up for Wisconsin’s wetlands.
So join us at a wetland community gathering! We invite all WWA members and others who love wetlands to attend any of these events.
If you’re interested in collaborating with Wisconsin Wetlands Association to organize a gathering in your community, reach out to programs@wisconsinwetlands.org to learn more. A successful event needs local leadership.
Williams Bay, WI: Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy Tours AND Gathering at the Green Grocer
August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
Longer Tour: 10:15 – 11:45 AM
Shorter Boardwalk Tour: 11:00 – 11:45 AM (accessible)
Gathering/Social at the Green Grocer: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Description
This two-part event invites you to connect with nature and community—you’re welcome to attend either field trip, the gathering, or both:
FIELD TRIPS – two choices!
- 10:15 – 11:45 AM | Longer walking tour of the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
Enjoy this remarkable restoration initiative on the largest undeveloped watershed of Geneva Lake, protecting its crystal clear waters. This longer hike will traverse the diverse landscapes of the 231-acre Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. No bathrooms at hike location. Leaders: Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy volunteers and Wisconsin Wetlands Association staff. Hike about 2 miles on mowed trails that could be wet or muddy. Detailed meeting location and other trip information will be provided to registrants about two days before. - 11:00 – 11:45 AM | Short walking tour on the accessible Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy boardwalk
This short hike (about 3/4 of a mile) will traverse the accessible lakefront boardwalk of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and will connect with the Geneva Lake shore path along the Williams Bay lakefront. Leaders: Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy volunteers and Wisconsin Wetlands Association staff. No bathrooms at hike location, but they are available in the adjacent town center. Detailed meeting location and other trip information will be provided to registrants about two days before.
COMMUNITY GATHERING
- 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Gathering at The Green Grocer in Williams Bay
The Green Grocer: 77 N Walworth Ave, Williams Bay, WI 53191
Whether or not you attend one of the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy tours, you are invited to gather with other wetland enthusiasts and Wisconsin Wetlands Association members at The Green Grocer, a boutique organic deli, grocery store, and expansive bar serving beer, wine, and spirits. Weather-permitting, we’ll enjoy the rooftop patio with a view of Geneva Lake and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Superior, WI: Wetland Community Gathering at The Spirit Room
September 13, 2025 (Sunday)
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Description
Celebrate wetlands and wetland enthusiasts at a special social gathering at The Spirit Room in Superior! Engage with other wetland enthusiasts and help build the community working together to protect and restore Wisconsin’s wetlands.
The Spirit Room is a creative cocktail and mocktail lounge located inside Superior’s old City Hall. We have the whole place to ourselves for this gathering, as usually they aren’t even open on Sundays! Weather permitting, we can hang out on their lovely outdoor patio. We’ll provide some basic snacks, and you are welcome to bring take-out from local establishments or carry in your eats. Stay tuned for info about a possible special wetland cocktail (!!).
Your RSVP will help us plan for the crowd—but you are welcome to attend even if you don’t RSVP. Bring your friends, neighbors, and family!