# Restoring Lands: Restoring Lands Wisconsin Land Trust

> Our mission is to protect, connect, and restore southeast Wisconsin’s lands and waters\. Formerly Ozaukee Washington Land Trust and River Revitalization Foundation\.

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## Pages
- [Board of Directors](https://restoringlands.org/board-of-directors/): The Restoring Lands Board of Directors helps grow and develop our mission and work and supports the protection of lands and waters in SE Wisconsin\.
- [Staff](https://restoringlands.org/staff/)
- [Places to Explore](https://restoringlands.org/preserves/): Restoring Lands conserves over 7,000 acres in SE Wisconsin\. Visit our preserves for scenic views of lakes, rivers, prairies, wetlands, and woodlands\.
- [In the News](https://restoringlands.org/news-coverage/): See what's new for Restoring Lands\! Explore our blog, news coverage, and other organization updates like Requests for Proposals\.
- [Contact Us](https://restoringlands.org/contact-us/)

## Posts
- [The Rare Rusty Patched Bumblebee](https://restoringlands.org/rusty-patched-bee/): Read about the rare rusty patched bumblebee and its importance as a local pollinator, and how you can support this species of bumblebee\. 
- [Nature's Treasures Week\! Free Environmental Event Series](https://restoringlands.org/natures-treasures-week/): Join us for Nature's Treasures Week\! A free environmental event series throughout Ozaukee, Washington, and Milwaukee counties\. 
- [Transmission Line Testimony Update](https://restoringlands.org/transmission-lines-testimony/): Learn updates to Restoring Lands' efforts to resist transmission lines being constructed through conserved lands\.  
- [July 2026 eNewsletter](https://restoringlands.org/july-2026-enewsletter/): Read our July 2026 E\-newsletter to see what's new for Restoring Lands\.
- [PROJECT: Summer Demolitions](https://restoringlands.org/project-summer-demolitions/): Read more about Restoring Lands' demolition projects happening this summer\. 

## Activities
- [Hunting](https://restoringlands.org/activity/hunting/): Hunting is allowed on select preserves during the hunting seasons and encourages conservation relationships and awareness of benefits toward land preservation\.
- [Dog\-Friendly](https://restoringlands.org/activity/dog-friendly-adventures/)
- [Hiking](https://restoringlands.org/activity/hiking/): From open prairies to footpaths through the forest, each preserve presents unique hiking opportunities\. Please stay on trail and respect the plant and animal communities that thrive here\!
- [Fishing](https://restoringlands.org/activity/fishing/): Fishing is allowed on many Restoring Lands' preserves\. Find a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of these protected lands\.
- [Paddling](https://restoringlands.org/activity/paddling/)

## Events
- [Milwaukee River Paddle with Restoring Lands](https://restoringlands.org/event/milwaukee-river-paddle/)
- [Volunteer Work Day @ Turtle Park](https://restoringlands.org/event/volunteer-work-day-turtle-park-2/)
- [Volunteer Work Day @ Turtle Park](https://restoringlands.org/event/volunteer-work-day-turtle-park/)
- [Volunteer Work Day @ Koch Woods](https://restoringlands.org/event/volunteer-work-day-koch-woods-2/)
- [Birding \& Botanizing with LMBO \& MRK](https://restoringlands.org/event/birds-botanizing-walk/)

## Fauna and Flora
- [Virgina Bluebell](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/virgina-bluebell/)
- [Orange Mycena](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/orange-mycena/)
- [Golden\-crowned kinglet](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/golden-crowned-kinglet-2/)
- [Eastern Comma Butterfly](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/eastern-comma-butterfly/)
- [Downy Woodpecker](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/downy-woodpecker/)

## Preserves
- [Huiras Lake Natural Area](https://restoringlands.org/preserve/huiras-lake/)
- [Sauk Creek Nature Preserve](https://restoringlands.org/preserve/sauk-creek-nature-preserve/)
- [Forest Beach Migratory Preserve](https://restoringlands.org/preserve/forest-beach-migratory-preserve/)
- [Spirit Lake Nature Preserve](https://restoringlands.org/preserve/spirit-lake/)
- [South Oak Preserve](https://restoringlands.org/preserve/south-oak-preserve/)

## Volunteer Reviews
- [Student Volunteer since 2022](https://restoringlands.org/volunteer-review/student-volunteer-since-2022/)
- [Student Volunteer since 2024](https://restoringlands.org/volunteer-review/student-volunteer/)
- [Student Volunteer since 2023](https://restoringlands.org/volunteer-review/student-volunteer-since-2023/)
- [Morgan \- Community Science Volunteer](https://restoringlands.org/volunteer-review/morgan-community-science-volunteer/)
- [Amanda \- Community Science Volunteer](https://restoringlands.org/volunteer-review/amanda-volunteer-community-science/)

## Categories
- [Blog](https://restoringlands.org/category/blog/)
- [Digital eNews](https://restoringlands.org/category/blog/digital-enews/)
- [Fish](https://restoringlands.org/category/wildlife/fish/)
- [Flora](https://restoringlands.org/category/wildlife/flora/)
- [Fauna](https://restoringlands.org/category/wildlife/fauna/)

## Tags
- [restoration](https://restoringlands.org/tag/restoration/)
- [restoringlands](https://restoringlands.org/tag/restoringlands/)
- [project](https://restoringlands.org/tag/project/)
- [tree planting](https://restoringlands.org/tag/tree-planting/)
- [newsletter](https://restoringlands.org/tag/newsletter/)

## Event Types
- [Social Event](https://restoringlands.org/event-type/social-event/)
- [Community Partner Event](https://restoringlands.org/event-type/community-partner-event/)
- [Hike/Tour](https://restoringlands.org/event-type/hike-tour/)
- [Volunteer Work Day](https://restoringlands.org/event-type/volunteer-work-day/)
- [Educational Event](https://restoringlands.org/event-type/educational-event/)

## Fauna and Flora Categories
- [Flora](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/flora/)
- [Fish](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/fish/)
- [Fauna](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/fauna/)
- [Birds](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/birds/)
- [Game Animal](https://restoringlands.org/fauna-and-flora/game-animal/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://restoringlands.org/sitemap_index.xml)