Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy (KNC)

Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy (KNC) Dedicated to the Children of Tomorrow-Kishwauketoe is a 231 acre Nature Preserve located on the shores of Geneva Lake in downtown Williams Bay, WI

In 1989, motivated by citizen outcry against a proposed golf course, townhouse, condominium, and convention center complex, the Williams Bay Board of Trustees purchased the 231-acre site for preservation and established the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. It realized that this area is the largest intact wetland remaining in the watershed of Geneva Lake and needed to be protected, preserved, and enhanced. All of our restoration work at KNC is accomplished by Volunteers, a small paid staff and supported 100% by donations. Please consider assisting us in anyway you can.

🍷 The Kishwauketoe W**e Walk is back—and this year, we’re adding even more to enjoy!Join us Saturday, September 26, from...
09/06/2026

🍷 The Kishwauketoe W**e Walk is back—and this year, we’re adding even more to enjoy!

Join us Saturday, September 26, from 2–5 PM for a beautiful 1.3-mile stroll through Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, with six tasting locations and more than 12 wines along the way.

✨ NEW this year: Shop local artisans at our Artisan Market from noon–5 PM!

Then keep the fun going at The Green Grocer for our official after-party, featuring live music, food and beverages available for purchase, and the drawing of our 50/50 raffle winners at 6:30 PM.

🎟 Tickets:
• $40 through September 6
• $45 after September 6
• $50 on event day, if space allows

This event is rain or shine, and attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Purchase yours at friendsofknc.org—and come sip, stroll, shop, and support Kishwauketoe! 🌿🍷

Thank you to botanist, Josh Skolnick and Katie from Wisconsin Wetlands Associate for a wonderfully informative hike this...
08/29/2026

Thank you to botanist, Josh Skolnick and Katie from Wisconsin Wetlands Associate for a wonderfully informative hike this morning.

We were joined by board members, volunteers and even some Kishwauketoe first timers on this fun hike through Kishwauketoe’s wetlands.

We are so grateful to Emily Stone for joining us last week to lead hikes and programs—and to chat with us about her new ...
08/28/2026

We are so grateful to Emily Stone for joining us last week to lead hikes and programs—and to chat with us about her new book!

Thank you, Emily, for all you do to inspire the next generation of naturalists, advance environmental education, and share your creativity with our community!

The Kish Kids made some amazing discoveries on our hike today. They found a rainbow on a tree, a furry caterpillar defyi...
08/17/2026

The Kish Kids made some amazing discoveries on our hike today. They found a rainbow on a tree, a furry caterpillar defying gravity, countless leaf miners and many other unique insects.

See you Wednesday, with special guest, Emily Stone.

One of the things that makes Kish Kids special is the way it can mold itself to the needs and interests of the kids who ...
08/15/2026

One of the things that makes Kish Kids special is the way it can mold itself to the needs and interests of the kids who attend.

A class about measuring can become a boat-building class when the kiddos are itching to play in the creek. Creepy Crawlers can quickly turn into crazy climbers and berry bombs when that’s where their curiosity takes us.

With summer wrapping up and only two more weeks of Kish Kids left, I’m so excited to see where these classes take us!

—Danielle
Outdoor Education Coordinator

We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, August 19!
08/13/2026

We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, August 19!

Hey you! Are you coming to the Kish Kid Class Next Wednesday, with special guest Emily Stone?
08/13/2026

Hey you!
Are you coming to the Kish Kid Class Next Wednesday, with special guest Emily Stone?

This week, Kish Kids explored both the north and south ends of the conservancy! Creative wheels turned as we experimente...
08/06/2026

This week, Kish Kids explored both the north and south ends of the conservancy! Creative wheels turned as we experimented with what makes a boat move faster, and eyes stayed peeled during our tree scavenger hunt.

See you next week!

See you at the Woodlands Entrance at 9 am.
08/05/2026

See you at the Woodlands Entrance at 9 am.

Unfortunately, today’s Kish Kid Explorers is canceled.We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understandin...
08/03/2026

Unfortunately, today’s Kish Kid Explorers is canceled.

We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding. We’ll see you Wednesday for Tree Time!

Address

251 Elkhorn Road (Hwy 67 And Stark St)
Williams Bay, WI
53191

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

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