Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area

Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area Natural area in McFarland, WI, undergoing habitat restoration by Dane County Parks. Habitats includ

The 345-acre Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area is located south of the Village of McFarland along Hwy AB. Natural Resource Areas are lands designated for the protection of a valuable natural environment, wildlife habitat, open space, and/or greenbelt corridor. The property protects wildlife habitat and preserves part of the Lower Mud Lake wetlands, a significant environmental feature on the Yah

ara River, and is adjacent to the following properties:

Lower Mud Lake Fishery Area (WI DNR)
John Urso Community Park (Village of McFarland)
Orchard Hill Park (Village of McFarland)
McFarland Dog Park (Village of McFarland)

A large oak, which succumbed to the January wildfire, was taken down and bucked up by this efficient crew. Thanks to ou...
05/10/2025

A large oak, which succumbed to the January wildfire, was taken down and bucked up by this efficient crew. Thanks to our awesome volunteers Tod, Steve, Donna, Paul, Mike, and Caitlin. The surrounding area will be restored to prairie/oak savanna.

04/26/2025
Thank you to our volunteers, including 6 from Exact Sciences, who spent Friday morning removing invasive species from a ...
04/26/2025

Thank you to our volunteers, including 6 from Exact Sciences, who spent Friday morning removing invasive species from a Lower Mud Lake woodland. Nice job everyone!

The past few weeks, volunteers have been removing aspen, honeysuckle, and buckthorn from an overgrown oak woods and sedg...
03/30/2025

The past few weeks, volunteers have been removing aspen, honeysuckle, and buckthorn from an overgrown oak woods and sedge meadow located near the marshy edge of Lower Mud Lake. Thank you for all your hard work!

Thank you to Tim, Cindy, and Linda for removing this large tree from the prairie. It was a beautiful morning to be outd...
05/30/2024

Thank you to Tim, Cindy, and Linda for removing this large tree from the prairie. It was a beautiful morning to be outdoors!

Just a reminder that dogs in Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area must be on a leash at all times. This to protect nest...
04/30/2024

Just a reminder that dogs in Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area must be on a leash at all times. This to protect nesting birds and mammals as well as fellow hikers and other dogs. We also do at times use herbicides at LMLNRA so keeping your dog on the trail keeps them safe. Dane County has 8 off leash dog parks and McFarland has an off leash dog park just down the road from LMLNRA.
Click on the link below for more information and to see locations close to us—Stoughton, Oregon, Capital Springs Recreation Area.

We welcome dogs in the Dane County Park System at our off-leash dog parks and throughout the Dane County Park System.

03/18/2024

Work day coming up this Friday, March 22! Would love to have you join us!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ADAF2BA3FD0-45956942-lower #/
11/07/2023

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ADAF2BA3FD0-45956942-lower #/

Friday, November 17, 9am - 12 noon Friday, December 8, 9am - 12 noon Friday, February 2, 9am - 12 noon Friday, February 23, 9am - 12 noon Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area, Hidden Farm Road, McFarland, WI 53558 Join our group of dedicated volunteers in the crisp late autumn and winter months in r...

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e45adaf2ba3fd0-lower18 #/
08/13/2023

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e45adaf2ba3fd0-lower18 #/

Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area, Hidden Farm Road, McFarland, Wi 53558 Friday, September 29, 9am - 12noon Friday, October 13, 9am - 12noon Saturday, October 21, 9am - 12noon Friday, November 3, 9am - 12noon Fall is a beautiful time of year to be outside and signing up for a tree and shrub remov...

Address

1) Walk-in Access 3465 Alsmo Lane 2) Orchard Hill Park 2860 Hidden Farm Rd
McFarland, WI
53558

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10:45pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area:

Shortcuts

Share

Category