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.
We are planning lots of work at Hillmoor this summer.
Follow us as we enhance & educate.
Access our 2026 Summer brochure identifying the projects that we are working on. Reach out with any questions or comments.
10am-Noon, Mondays and Thursdays, 5pm Wenesdays
Our native plants are getting established, and we’ve added 40 more plants recently that are small but mighty. There are lots of hearty weeds that are trying to get established. Now is the time to remove them and try to keep them from overcrowding the native plants that will be lovely in a year or two.
We are looking for helpers to remove the weeds. We’ve marked the intentional plants so it’s easy to see what to pull and what to retain. It would be best if you could spend one session with us to identify the natives. Then, if you want, you could go pull weeds whenever you find some time. Contact us if you have questions..
You can find all sorts of nature as you walk through Hillmoor.
Here is a Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis), a moth that looks at first glance like a hummingbird. It has a long, straw-like tongue (proboscis) to drink flower nectar.
This guy is feasting on some of the Wild Bergamot Bee Balm that is currently blooming in many areas. Monarda Fistulosa is a native that happily grows locally in sun/part shade. It attracts many native insects, plus is gorgeous for most of summer.
Walk on Wednesday
Join us at 5:30pm any Wednesday this summer to walk the paths of Hillmoor, look at the nature that is there and discuss what is possible in the future.
We start at the main parking lot on Hwy 50/301 E. Main Street.
Length and pace is determined by the group that shows up.
Progress with the Avian Committee on the Stream Project
Come watch as the plants grow into their space and attract the bugs and birds to the area. So far there haven’t been any major bunny or deer snacking events. You may have noticed that Hillmoor has a lot of food for creatures.
The photo on the left was taken June 10; the right is from July 1.
Stop by and look at the progress
It’s amazing what one good rain will do for a garden. Come see the progress our native plants are making as summer sun, rain, and lots of watering from volunteers can promote.
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.
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.
