The new replacement steel “Bridge to Nature” was installed over Southwick Creek near the main entrance to Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy on October 9, 2025. Custom manufactured by Bridge Brothers in South Carolina, our new bridge was installed by Glen Fern Construction of Lake Geneva. The new bridge replaces the previous cedar wood bridge that sustained heavy structural damage when a June, 2024 tornado passed through the Village and Kishwauketoe’s main entrance area. The Joh

With the yearly color change, it is important to understand why trees go through this process. Throughout the summer months, when trees are actively growing, the majority of the plant’s nutrients are stored within the leaf tissue

On September 27, 2025, our community came together for the Annual Wine Walk at Kiswauketoe — and what an incredible event it was! With gorgeous 83-degree, sunny weather as the perfect backdrop, guests enjoyed an evening filled with great wine, connection, and community spirit. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many passionate volunteers and partners, the event was a tremendous success for KNC. From start to finish, the energy was high, the atmosphere was joyful, a

Soon, when the frost is out of the soil, the frogs and toads in Kish’s wetland areas will be in full, amorous chorus, restlessly looking for mates after a cold, lonely winter. Turtles and toads will awaken. Red-winged blackbirds will suddenly appear, defiant and brave, fearful of nothing.  In the woods, migrating birds, like the Eastern Bluebird, will be spotted if not heard screeching first. Bloodroot, Trillium and Cut-Tooth Spiderwort (I love that name!), along with other s