Our Mission: Protect and Enhance the historic Hillmoor land and waterway, with the intent it will become a sustainable public and recreational resource, benefiting the community and visitors of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for this day and all days to come.
Time to move indoors!
Now we can learn about things to do next year.
Tuesday, October 27 • 6:30pm
Lodge Geneva National
The area libraries are sponsoring a presentation on the decline of bugs and what we can do to encourage their health.
Patrick (PJ) Liesch, The Wisconsin Bug Guy, the UW Extension Emtomologist, will present the role of insects and the case to help them survive in our yards and region.
Download the (PDF) flyer here.
The Butterfly Plants in our Hillmoor entrance garden took forever to mature, and they never really gave us the beauty of their blossoms. Surprisingly, they are producing seed pods that are bursting to multiply. We’re hoping some of the seeds remain in the garden, but secretly we also hope to see many of them throughout the Hillmoor property.
No more “Walk on Wednesday”
Days are shortening, and a 5:30 start is limited by sunset.
Thanks for all that came out to join us this year. Please continue to walk the paths of Hillmoor and watch the changing of the seasons surrounded by nature.
The Friends of Hillmoor presented an idea for a community project to the Hillmoor Commission on Thursday, August 13. Here is the presentation.
The Commission has agreed on the Roll Top Obervatory, but not the solar powered bathroom or solar canopy.
The Friends are working with the City to hone the plans. We’ll keep you posted on progress.
Progress with the Avian Committee on the Stream Project
It’s the end of year one of the Avian garden, and it has been a lovely success. Many of the plants grew beyond their expected space, and some are still juveniles. Stop by to see the garden before the snow flies, and do come see the garden again next year.
These photos were taken October 13
We’re making it easier to support the Friends. You can use this link. It is located in the “Donate” link in the menu.
The Hillmoor Commission is making great strides in developing a plan for the property. They have a newsletter (monthly or as needed) with updates and information, and a link to a Comment Page where you can voice your opinions, ideas and concerns. This link takes you to the City’s website page dedicated to the Commission.
There is also a page on our website (“Ideas”) where we try to keep up with the latest presentations and information.
We’ve been gathering information on how to make your yard a haven for you and the creatures that inhabit our world. See our page on landscape, plant, and natural ideas.
Hillmoor video drone footage taken by Academy Award winner Dieter Sturm, summer of 2022
The paths of Hillmoor are a bit rough, but the sites are beautiful.
If you go, please take photos and share on our Facebook page.
Sign up to be on our mailing list, or send us a message. Let us know if you are interested in attending our meetings, helping with our events, or supporting with funding.
