The first “Wine and Wisdom” Social at the Spider Lake Golf Resort on Clear Lake was a resounding success.  Nearly 50 people gathered for appetizers, drinks and socializing with their neighbors. 

Cable Natural History Museum naturalist John Kudlas engaged the crowd with the “Benefits and Importance of Shoreland Protection and Restoration”.  Deb Amery of Spider Lake showed the shoreline restoration project that was completed on the Amerys’ land last year.

Kudlas spoke of the essential role of the “Riparian Buffer Strip: That strip of land where water meets land near a lake or stream.  It can extend into the water for hundreds of feet.  This margin of land is where all life comes together…abridge between two worlds. It is a place essential for a diversity of plants and animals to survive.  In fact 90% of all life found on our lakes and rivers are found in this riparian zone.”  (from Shoreline Restoration—Lakeshore Owners Guidebook)  

Thanks to all who made this event a success!