Fox-Wolf Newsletter | April 2025
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Help Restore Our Shorelines—Join a Shoreline Volunteer Day This Season!
Love Lake Winnebago? Want to get outside, get your hands a little dirty, and make a real difference? Join us for one (or more!) of our Shoreline Volunteer Days at Columbia Park in Malone [...]
Why Plants = A Healthier, Happier Lake Winnebago
If you fish it, boat it, live near it, or just plain love it—Lake Winnebago is part of your life. It’s a source of joy, pride, and countless summer memories. And believe it or [...]
No Mow May or Low-Mow Lawn? Here’s What to Know Before You Stash the Mower
No Mow May is trending again—but is it actually the best move for your lawn and your water? It’s a tempting idea—skip mowing for a month to help bees and early-season pollinators. And yes, [...]
What Gardeners and Farmers Have in Common This Spring (Besides Planting Things)
Turns out, more than we think! Spring is here—and we’re all in grow mode The shovels are out. There's dirt under your nails. And seed packets are showing up like party invitations. [...]
What Drives Lake Winnebago’s Water Levels—and How to Read the Graph Everyone Talks About
If you’ve ever looked out from your dock or favorite shoreline spot and thought, “Did the water drop?”—you’re not alone. Lake Winnebago’s water levels are constantly shifting throughout the year, and the reasons behind [...]
The NFL Draft Is Coming to Green Bay. Let’s Clear the Field (of Trash).
The NFL Draft is coming to Titletown! But before the picks are made… we’ve got some picking of our own to do. This Earth Day—Tuesday, April 22—join the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and NFL Green [...]
Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means
It’s official: Lake Winnebago ice out was called on March 20, 2025. The last ice on Lake Winnebago has vanished—and just like that, spring has its first real foothold. Around here, ice out means [...]
Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat
Have you ever spent a sunny day fishing near Garlic Island in Menasha, cruised past Menominee Park in Oshkosh, or watched the sunset from Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac? Well, you've experienced the [...]
Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter?
If you’ve spent any time boating, ice fishing, or relaxing along the shoreline around Lake Winnebago, you've probably noticed how much water levels can change with the seasons. You might wonder—why exactly are water [...]