Events

The Winnebago Lakes Council hosts at least four events annually, collaborates with like organizations in presenting events, and promotes events of other organizations with relationship to the lakes.


Upcoming Events

"Mysteries of the Great Lakes "     
This is an award-winning Candadian film featuring sturgeon of the Winnebago system and local fish biologist Ron Bruch. It tells of the many challenges the great lakes face as they move from pristine to polluted to recovering. Originally produced for IMAX theatres, it is also a beautiful film on the small screen ( 40 minutes)

The Lakes Council featured this film at its Annual Meeting on October 13 and will be showing it in partnership with other groups on these dates. These events are open to the public. 

January 12, time TBA - Ledge View Nature Center, Chilton
January 13, 6:00 p.m - Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton 
January 14, 7:00 p.m.- Sierra Club, Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton
 

Below is a summary of past events

State of the Winnebago Pool     
Thursdays May 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Fin "n" Feather, Winneconne
 
Kendall Kamke, DNR fisheries biologist presented information about efforts that have ensured a stable and robust local fish population in the Winnebago Pool.

Annual Meeting of the Winnebago Lakes Council
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Schmitty’s Oar House Bar and Grill
N7044 Winnebago Drive, Fond du Lac

There was a brief overview of the year's accomplishments, election of board members, and member discussion of issues. Casual dining. Members and guests were welcome to come early and enjoy a meal on the lake.

Safe Boating on the Winnebago Lakes
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7 p.m.
Schmitty’s Oar House Bar and Grill
N7044 Winnebago Drive, Fond du Lac

Deputy Aaron Raul of the Fond du Lac Sheriff ‘s Department talked about boater safety, boat patrols  and law enforcement on Lake Winnebago.  This talk followed the Lakes Council’s Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The public was invited.

From Winnebago to Antarctica
October 4, 2008, 7 p.m.
Fin N Feather, Winneconne, WI

Professor Mike Lizotte talked about his recent research project in Antarctica that focused on what can be learned from simple lakes in a remote area. 


Walleye Fishing Workshop
Trolling for Walleyes - May 19, 2008 - 7 p.m.
Coughlin Center
625 County Rd. Y
Oshkosh, WI

Fishing guide Ryan Standke and Winnebago Lakes Council Board member Jack Brauer conducted this workshop. Experienced and novice anglers both learned tips about trolling for walleye from these two avid fishermen and each other. This was the last in a series of four workshops on walleye fishing. 

Winnebago Pool Biology, the Past, Present and Future
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7 p.m.
Stone Toad
1109 S. Oneida St.
Menasha, WI

Art Techlow III, Winnebago Lakes Biologist, presented an entertaining and educational program on what's going on in the Pool lakes. Free event.

Natural Shoreline Expo
Saturday, May 31 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunnyview Exposition Center
County Y
Oshkosh, WI

This was the second annual Expo with information for homeowners about native vegetation, shoreline restoration, wildlife habitat and yard care for waterfront property. Seminars, booth, plant sale and food. Hosted by the Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department and co-sponsored by the Winnebago Lakes Council. Clean Boats, Clean Water training in the morning. Call Mike Lizotte to register for training.                               920-424-0848                . Free and open to the public.

River and Lake History
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 7 p.m.
Fin N Feather
Winneconne

Inky Youngwirth, local historian, was the featured speaker. Interesting talk, great food. About 60 people attended. This was part of the Winnebago Lakes Council's Speaker Series.

River Fishing for Walleyes
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 7 p.m.
Coughlin Center
625 E. County Rd. Y
Oshkosh, WI

This workshop was the first in a series of four walleye fishing workshops scheduled for 2008. Presenters were fishing guide Ryan Standke and avid fisherman and Winnebago Lakes Council board member Jack Brauer. The workshop was sold out, and participants signed up for three subsequent workshops, closing them out to new participants. At the workshop, 65 new members jointed the Winnebago Lakes Council, enabling them to attend the remaining workshops free plus other events sponsored by the Winnebago Lakes Council throughout the year.