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Friends of Vernon Marsh, formed in 2008, works to restore native plant & wildlife communities and helps educate people on the important role the Marsh plays in protection, cleansing, and recharge of water resources through activities planned in the Marsh

10/21/2026

Most recent photos from our Trail Cam in the Vernon Marsh. Quite a good number of photos on the Snapshot trail cam this time. These are some of the more interesting ones. A bunch of antlerless deer and 3 different bucks made appearances, along with a Coyote.

09/21/2026

Some photos from Retzer Applefest this past Saturday. Everyone who visited had a great time despite the wet weather. Thank you to Lynn and Erin for manning our booth and helping attendees learn about our beautiful Vernon Marsh!

09/19/2026

Just a reminder that Applefest is taking place out at Retzer Nature Center today! Friends of Vernon Marsh will have a booth there so please stop by and say hello! Hopefully everyone will be able to stay dry despite todays rain.

09/16/2026

Come out to the marsh this Sunday, September 20th for a Deer and Small Game Habitat Hike.

During this one-mile hike, we will look at the lifecycles of common game animals (deer, rabbits, and squirrels) and talk about strategies for hunting them.

This is a great first step for those who are curious about hunting or just want to know more about local wildlife.

Registration is required. Check out our events page for more information on how to sign up.

07/01/2026

Nothing but good vibes for the second Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin field trip at Vernon Marsh this year.

Thanks to everyone who joined local DNR wildlife biologists for a short hike before kicking back and enjoying the sunset.

06/25/2026

May and June have already been filled with lots of great events on the Vernon Marsh Trail Loop, including a three-mile hike to highlight the property’s history and current restoration work on the marsh.

Special thanks to the Sierra Club Great Waters Group for collaborating with us on this event.

📸: Eddee Daniel

06/13/2026

Natural Resource Foundation Field Trip June 2026.

We were gifted a perfect hiking day with the Natural Resource Foundation group! We encountered critters pictured here and also a fawn, osprey, turkey vulture, muskrat, several birds, and sadly some turtle nests invaded by a predator. TWO surprise Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies graced our path as well! Erin McKeon, Board Member, and Sadee Kidd, DNR LTE, lead the friendly group, and Lynn Preston, Board Secretary, shuttled folks. Thank you all, hikers & NRF for fostering these trips that get folks outdoors!

06/09/2026

Great News!! The new Vernon Marsh Boardwalk Trail is now marked!! A great place to start your hike is at the Bears Den Parking Area in Mukwonago. The entrance road is immediately west of the railroad crossing on Hwy NN. Walk down the hill from the parking area and the trail starts there. Turn left to walk the boardwalk section. Turn right to walk the berm section. Follow the Green Trail Markers (see below) for the entire 5 mile loop or double back at a certain point. You won't be disappointed.

06/09/2026

Nothing says summer like a volunteer day filled with invasive plant removal and clean up on the Vernon Marsh Trail Loop.

We also added new trail markers along the route, so keep an eye out for green arrows on the trees to know you’re on the right path! We should have a trail map to share very soon.

Interested in hiking the trail? Join us at a future event, or hop on the trail near the parking lot located off Frog Alley Road (28830 Frog Alley Rd, Mukwonago, WI 53149) or the gravel lot off Hwy NN (E Veterans Way) near the water tower and railroad tracks in Mukwonago.

06/03/2026

REMINDER: We have a great opportunity to get out into the Vernon Marsh this June, and we would love your help with some important spring maintenance tasks. Please find the event details below:

Event: Vernon Marsh Boardwalk Trail Maintenance
Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Rain or shine; please check your email in case of severe weather)
Location: Meet at the "Bears Den" parking area off Hwy NN (Veterans Parkway) near the water tower and railroad tracks in Mukwonago.
Cost: No fee

What to Wear & Bring:

- Wear work clothes, gloves, and closed-toe shoes or boots.
- Dress for the weather; orange vests and trash bags will be provided.
- Some equipment (loppers, blower, trimmer, etc.) will be provided, but feel free to bring your own preferred tools.
- Please bring safety goggles if you plan to use power tools.

DNR representatives will be assisting with an ATV to help transport equipment. Maintenance groups will be assembled at the meet-up.

Responsibilities:

- Walk all Boardwalk Trail sections, including Frog Alley Rd. and berm.
- Pick up trash and clear invasives.
- Trim brush and clear debris off boardwalks.
- Place trail markers on trees.
- Note trail repair needs, maintenance issues, and areas for future bench placement.
- Discuss trailhead and interpretive signage needs.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Call Allen with any questions at 414-507-8358 or by email ([email protected])

Hope to see you there!

Best regards,

Allen Stasiewski
Friends of Vernon Marsh

Waukesha County Land Conservancy

Address

Waukesha, WI
53187

Telephone

+14145078358

Website

http://www.friendsofvernonmarsh.org/

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