Friends of the Kettle Moraine, Inc.

The Friends of the Kettle Moraine is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the conservation, recreation, and education efforts within the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit. This includes:

• Financial support of the Northern Unit’s educational programs which are offered throughout the year.
• Volunteer assistance with the Earth Week Cleanup, invasive species eradication, and native planting events.
• Volunteer and financial assistance with community events such as the Candlelight Ski/Hike.
• Grant writing and fund raising to help pay for special projects to improve the recreational and educational facilities, and the Forest’s ecological health.
• Volunteer staffing at the Ice Age Visitor Center to welcome and orientate visitors and sell Friends’ merchandise.

Financial supported is generated from gift shop sales, ice sales, donations, membership dues, and grants.

The Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit encompasses nearly 30,000 acres running about 30 miles from Glenbeulah to south of New Fane, Wisconsin. It preserves some of the best examples of glacial landforms including outwash planes, moraines, kames, eskers, and kettles. Almost one million visitors come each year to enjoy camping, hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding, snowmobiling, fishing, cross-country skiing, and many other outdoor activities as well as learning more about our area's glacial legacy and natural communities.