Helen Rohner
Children's Fishing Park
Eleanore O'Donnel, Age 8
1st Place Winner Ages 4-8
Winner 2023
Small Nature Photo Contest
​An Exhibit of the 2024 winning photographs will be held at
Green Grocer Deli in Williams Bay
August 22nd at 5PM.
Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park: Small Nature Photo Contest
Yoga For All Levels
Submit your "Small Nature" pictures to Geneva Lake Conservancy's annual Small Nature Photo Contest. Whether it be a spider web, frog, bird, beetle, fish, etc., the Conservancy encourages each participant to look for the small beauty of nature. All photos must be taken either at Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park or at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Submit photos to outreach@genevalakeconservancy.org.
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All ages are encouraged to participate!
For questions, contact GLC
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 visit our observation bee hive. Continue through the Helen Rohner trail into Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, a conservation easement of Geneva Lake Conservancy.
History
Long-time Lake Geneva summer resident Jack Rohner donated the money to purchase the 5-are 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, who loved children. 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.
Join the fun and attend our summer classes held at Helen Rohner Children's Fishing Park.
Summer Classes June 4th - August 23rd
Fishing Classes: Tuesdays 9 & 10 AM - Williams Bay Municipal Pier
Story Times: Thursdays at 10 AM under the Walnut tree
Nature Classes: 10 AM in the white barn
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Sign up here for our Children's Summer Classes!
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Join the Conservancy's newest program, Kid's Club!
When signed up for Kid's Club, your child will receive a monthly summer newsletter (June - September), a Kid's Club t-shirt, and a native plant.
Recommended ages: 4-12
This program is free for participants.
Join Kid's Club
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 Constable.
Can You Spot The Queen?
Hint: She sports a colorful dot!
