Programs
The Geneva Lake Conservancy provides several programs to residents of Walworth County. Explore how you can get involved and play your part in protecting our environment. Together, we can create a positive change that will benefit generations to come.
Conservation@Home
Contributing to Environmental Improvement - One Yard At A Time
Take part in the native plant movement and transform your property into a thriving ecosystem for people, pets, wildlife, and water!
Our Conservation@Home program empowers everyone to make a difference, one plant and landscape at a time, turning individual yards into a connected, healthy ecosystem.
No experience is necessary! Everyone is encouraged to register. If you’d like guidance before buying plants or starting new garden projects, our Conservation Program Specialist can help you select effective, eco-friendly plants and strategies for your yard.
Our team will guide you through simple, practical steps to create a thriving, sustainable landscape, including the following:
Adding native plants that support wildlife and pollinators
Controlling invasive species to protect your local ecosystem
Improving water retention, soil health, and controlling erosion for a resilient landscape
Creating a beautiful, sustainable yard that enhances your property
Every participant receives customized recommendations tailored to their property.
Environmentally friendly landscapes can qualify for certification and a program sign that expresses your commitment to a healthy environment.
The program isn’t just for homeowners!
Conservation@Work, Conservation@HOA, and Conservation@School options are also now available. Every healthy landscape can make a difference to our ecosystem and our waterways.
Ready to get started? Register your home, business, homeowners' association, or school below, and our Conservation Program Specialist will contact you to schedule your consultation.
Lawn Care Alternative & Eco-Friendly Lawn Management
Here are some best management practices GLC follows under our Conservation@Home program. Check out our more detailed Lawn Care Alternative & Eco-Friendly Lawn Management resources below.
Less lawn = less chemicals
More natives increase biodiversity, reduce lawncare maintenance and chemicals, and support the watershed.
Aerate and add compost to improve soil.
Allow grass to grow higher during the summer months allows it to develop deeper roots, and that helps it stay healthier.
Learn to live with a few weeds Weeds. Not all weeds are created equal.
Conservation@Home Testimonial
"The Green Folder (GLC resource folder) provided vetted sources for native plants...(and) sources for other plants/services that we have used for consulting, layouts, and plant sources including threatened and endangered species in Wisconsin. Our kids, family, and friends LOVE walking our gardens, viewing the endangered plants/insects, and collecting seeds for their own gardens." .
-David T, owner of a C@H certified property
Heritage Oak Program
Fall Oak Tree & Shrub Sale and Oak Contest
Oak & Shrub Sale
Check back in August for our Oak Shrub & Sale!
Native Plant Sale
Whether you're looking to fill in holes of your garden with native plants or are a first-time gardener, we have many plant options!
The plant sale is now closed. Plant sale pickup is May 22.
Little Free Library
Visit the Conservancy's Little Free Library!
Located at the front entrance of the Mill House Native Plant Preserve.
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