The preservation, restoration and establishment of native biological communities in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve with the aim of achieving and sustaining appropriate plant and animal diversity.

Teaching, learning, and research in and about the Preserve for students and the interested community to increase awareness of the diversity of life in the Preserve, build understanding of the opportunities in and requirements of urban natural areas, and allow the experience of nature in an urban environment.

The continued existence of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve as a place of multiple environmentally sensitive uses, a place of active use where humans tread lightly.

Finally, the Friends seek to build a strong community of Lakeshore Nature Preserve stewardship in order to support the preceding goals, protect the integrity of Preserve lands, mobilize volunteers and raise funds.