LITTLE GEMS
Fall colors are predicted to peak at the end of this week.
As of this week it does not look like that is the case, however, as the colors are reported to be at 50%. The colors are there, you may have to look a little closer and more often to catch a glimpse of autumn’s colors before the wind blows in some expected windstorm later in the season. Visitors from all over come to Lake Geneva to enjoy the beauty of fall and for a vibrant show of its colors. This year has not been as dramatic as others but still a beautiful wonder of nature and Lake Geneva offers a picturesque version of the season. The scientists say that the color change is a result of both moisture and sunlight. The Lake Geneva area has had lots of sun this summer and little rain. Those two factors, acting together, don’t allow for enough time for the leaves to change color before they fall from the trees.
A Monarch Garden is coming to Lake Geneva and work has begun.
Seeds have been planted and the garden fenced off. The Lake Geneva Rotary Club is establishing a monarch habitat garden near the back of the Lake Geneva Public Library on the west side of the building. The Rotary Club members first presented plans for the monarch habitat garden during the June 20 board of park commissioners meeting. Members of the Lake Geneva Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved to recommend plans for the butterfly garden to city aldermen who also unanimously approved the garden at the city council meeting.
Members of the Rotary Club will construct and maintain the butterfly garden. Funding for the project will come from a grant from Rotary District 6270 and matching funds from a local organization. The Rotary Club members also plan to install a sign that includes information about monarch butterfly habitats near the garden which will be a great learning experience for kids and adults alike. The goal is to host a lot of children’s events. To celebrate the opening of the garden in spring the rotary is going to do a monarch-paolooza event and invite the public. The closest butterfly gardens currently are at the Walworth County Fair or Milwaukee Public Museum.
The Rotary Club plans to work with the Geneva Lake Conservancy, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, Northwind Perennial Farm, Lake Geneva Public Library and Lake Geneva Public Works Department on the project.
