You are invited to the much anticipated groundbreaking of our Lapham Lodge project on March 19, an 9am, to be help at the Evergreen Pavilion at Lapham Peak. We request an RSVP if possible, but if you don’t and are able to attend, please do. Current plans for the event […]
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January 2024, Generac Power Systems of Waukesha Wisconsin, provided the Friends of Lapham Peak with a grant from the proceeds of their e-cycling efforts. Kelly S, Community Programs Manager contacted John Hillmer, president of the FLP and they arranged a time when leaders from Generac could present a check to the
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January 27, 6pm-8:45 pm – it was a fun night, a little warm and wet, but many people came out and had a great time either hiking on the paved trail or in the snow. Refreshments were available at the Trecker Lodge, and nice warm bonfires were provided outside Trecker
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A Proposal to allow Bow Hunting of Deer and Turkeys at Lapham Peak has been Removed from the current plans, pr-03-20-adoption From the notes in that document: Comments were received both for and against bow hunting at Lapham Peak; more than 500 comments in total. Comments in favor of bow
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Below is our December 2023 newsletter. We have many projects and updates happening this winter, including actives to get involved with! See our newsletter for all of the information. FLP Newsletter December 2023
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources awarded The Friends of Lapham Peak, the “Friends Group of the Year” for 2023! An informal, impromptu ceremony was held on December 15, with a number of the Friends Members, as we received the award on behalf of the Friends Group. We’ve enjoyed a
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Greetings! Plans for the Lapham Lodge project have been under review by State and Federal agencies for several months. These reviews, when completed, will allow the Friends to put the project out for bidding by general contractors. This should occur in early 2024, and will tell us if we have
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The Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will again be hosting hikes at Lapham Peak, starting at Noon on January 1st. All 3 hike options will start (and end) at the Mike Fort Shelter at Homestead Hollow. A bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.
On November 8, 2023 – the Friends of Lapham Peak held their Annual Membership meeting and presented their Annual Report. After a short Board Meeting, Anne Korman, recently retired Superintendent of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit presented an overview of snowmaking at Lapham Peak over the years,
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On Saturday, 9/16/23, the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks held their monthly meeting at Lapham Peak’s Hausmann Nature Center, hosted by Lapham Peak’s Property Manager, Colton Kelly, and the Friends of Lapham Peak’s, president, John Hillmer. We were able to provide information and updates on a number of our current
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