Helen Rohner
Children's Fishing Park
What You Can Find Here
Restored Wetland and Upland
Take the boardwalk through the tall prairie which leads you to an overlook of the amphibian pond, then a fishing spot along Southwick Creek and a worm digging bin! Walk further to find the butterfly garden, a nature trail with Native American history, and a natural playground.
Visit the barn in the summer to see animal bones, read children's nature books, and our observation bee hive. Continue through the Helen Rohner trail into Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, a conservation easement of Geneva Lake Conservancy.
Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park is open year-round. The Nature Barn opens in June and closes late August.
History
Long-time Lake Geneva summer resident Jack Rohner donated the money to purchase the 5-acre parcel of land for the park and also the funds to develop it into a children's nature and fishing park. The Park honors his late wife Helen Rohner. The Park opened in June of 2018.
Summer Programs
Fishing Lessons, Story times & Nature Classes
Because of the love the Rohners had for children along with their generous donation of the Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park, we are able to provide engaging summer activities that help educate our children about the wonders of nature.
Class signups for 2026 will be open in May.
Sign up for the coolest club ever- Kid’s Club! Recommended for ages 4-12, Kid’s Club is a free and easy way to get your child learning about our environment in their own backyard! Each child will receive an easy-to-read monthly newsletter directly to their mailbox from June-September. August’s package is special, including a mega-newsletter and box filled with activities to get them excited about the world around them. To sign up for this free club, visit www.genevalakeconservancy.org and select Helen Rohner Children’s Fishing Park. Deadline to sign up is June 15.
Fishing Lessons, Story times & Nature Classes
The Conservancy's annual Small Nature Photo Contest is where we invite all amateur photographers to submit up to 5 'small nature' photos for a chance to win cash prizes!
The photo contest is closed and will open again in June of 2026. Check here for details.
Small Nature Photo Contest
Check Out Our Beehive In The Nature Barn!
Yoga For All Levels
Come see our Beehive located in the Nature Barn! Kids will enjoy watching the busy bees - and don't forget to try and spot the queen!
Thank You to our beehive donor and board member, Mary Aldinger.
Can You Spot The Queen?
Hint: She sports a colorful dot!
Purple Martin Condo
In the middle of our boardwalk, across from the pond is a Purple Martin condo! In the spring and summer you can expect to see our loyal Purple Martins living there.
