A decade ago Green Lake Conservancy purchased Mitchell's Glen. Now, everyone can visit this beautiful and historically significant glacial feature in central Wisconsin. Let them show you just how great it is.

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Summer Solstice Saunter & Social

Poynette, WI 6:30 Pm - 7:30 PM
Experience a Summer Solstice Saunter and Social! Everyone is welcome to join the Lodi Chapter of the Ice Age Trail on Thursday, June 20th for a hike, followed by a social gathering. Meet at 6:30 at the Slack Road parking area of the Gibralter Segment of the Ice Age Trail. The Saunter (hike) will last about an hour and go to the "bench" at the top, then reconvene for the Social at the home of Lodi Chapter members Ross Ament and Connie Ellis Ament at W10724 Becker Road, Poynette. Directions to the Social will be available at the hike or call 608-635-2779. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a Summer Snack to Share and Suds (your own beverage). We may even see a Summer Solstice Sunset! In case of inclement weather, come directly to the Social.

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Swamplovers 25 Year Pig Roast

Cross Plains, WI 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance as the Swamplovers Nature Preserve host is celebrating its 25th year with a pig roast, walking and wagon tours. The preserve hosts the south half of the premier Table Bluff Segment, and is the site of extensive and ongoing restoration work and great biodiversity. This fete is a great chance for friends of the IAT to visit areas not accessible from the trail, including wetland and wet prairie plant communities, and to meet the people behind one of the IATA's best partners. Swamplovers requests you rsvp with number attending and pork or vegitarian meal preference so they can plan for enough food and refreshments.

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Warblers - from Madeline Island to the Western Hemisphere

Madeline Island Museum in Madeline Island, WI 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Join the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve for an evening on Warblers. As with other songbirds, warblers are a complex family of birds with varying environmental requirements; hazards on their wintering grounds, on migration and on their breeding grounds. We treasure them when we see them in breeding plumage, or hear their song. What do they look like? At this time in history are they doing OK? What can be done to ensure their future? Come celebrate a beautiful asset to Madeline Island’s wonderful natural legacy.

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Summer Solstice Beer & Cheese Tasting

Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor, WI 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Beer is best enjoyed in the company of others, and the right beer can be a delicious partner for good cheese. Join The Ridges Sanctuary and have an opportunity to sample both at the Summer Solstice Beer & Cheese Tasting at the Cornerstone Pub. The event also features an evening of Mississippi Blues performed by musician Jay Lang. The tasting will feature two specialty beers from Hinterland Brewery accompanied by fresh goat cheeses supplied by the Door County Creamery. Representatives from Hinterland and the Creamery will be on site to provide information and answer questions. The cost for the Summer Solstice Beer & Cheese Tasting is $15 per person. Proceeds from the event benefit The Ridges Sanctuary, Wisconsin’s first land trust and most unique wild place.

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Tenderfoot Forest Reserve

Tenderfoot Forest Reserve in Vilas County, WI 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join outdoor writer and naturalist John Bates and Nature Conservancy Director of Conservation Matt Dallman on a hike at the Tenderfoot Forest Reserve. Nearly four miles of undeveloped shoreline stretch along Tenderfoot, Roach and Mirror lakes. The preserve features one of the largest remaining stands of privately-held old growth hemlock-hardwood forest in Wisconsin. During this easy to moderate hike, you will learn why this is ideal habitat for the endangered American marten, large-ranging mammals including wolf and moose and birds like the Blackburnian warbler. The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles on good trails with gently rolling hills.

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Prairie Homes Estates Restorations

Dane County, WI 6:00 PM
Join The Prairie Enthusiasts at this unusual rural clustered subdivision in the Town of Middleton, which contains 34 acres of planted prairie in three outlots of 5, 12, and 17 acres. The original planting done by the developer lacked diversity and proper preparation, however through the efforts of residences who performed intensive inter-seeding for several years using purchased and collected seed the diversity of the restorations has increased to over 80 species. Come see what is now a wonderful display of showy prairie plants, including pale purple coneflower in full bloom and many other color favorites.

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Birds & Flowers of Underwood & Schurch-Thomson Prairies

Iowa County, WI 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join The Prairie Enthusiasts and see dry and dry-mesic prairies in a 400-acre sea of CRP grassland rich with grassland birds such as bobolinks, meadowlarks, grasshopper sparrows, upland sandpipers, and Henslow’s sparrows. Evening is the ideal time to hear the cryptic call of the State Threatened Henslow sparrow. Early summer prairie flowers such as pale-purple coneflower, white wild indigo, white prairie clover, Coreopsis, leadplant, and other flowers should be in bloom. Schurch-Thomson Prairie, which is a part of TPE’s 570-acre Mounds View Grassland preserve, and the adjacent Underwood Prairie which is privately owned by the Hanley Family Trust. Be prepared for a long hike. Bring binoculars.

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Sugar River Oak Savanna

Dane County, WI 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Come see spiderwort flowers in full glory before they close up for the day. This diverse 9-acre oak savanna is a preserve of The Prairie Enthusiasts, managed by the Empire-Sauk Chapter. Although it still shows signs of past use as a pasture, 37 years of frequent fire has fostered a remarkable recovery of native prairie and savanna vegetation. There are now nearly 400 native plant species present. Besides spiderwort, there should be pale spiked lobelia, rock rose, wood lily, white wild indigo, and many other flowers in bloom.

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We're pleased to announce that we've opened a new round of applications for Land Trust Excellence & Advancement Program grants. Applications for projects that accomplish a high priority activity for your land trust will be accepted through July 15th.

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LETTER: Does program own enough land?

It’s interesting, but not surprising, to read that both Sen. Harsdorf and Rep. Severson are working hard to cut funding for Wisconsin’s Stewardship program.

» Full Article at New Richmond News

Guest editorial: Keep state land fund strong

Despite our reputation as a “purple” state closely split between Republicans and Democrats, the Nelson-Knowles Stewardship Program is one initiative that has had bipartisan support through the years. It was created in 1989 to preserve natural areas and wildlife habitat, among other goals, by using public money to protect pristine areas from development and preserving them for future generations.

» Full Article at The Northwestern

Community Conversation: Support Great Lakes leadership on stopping aquatic invasives

In Wisconsin, continued investment in the Great Lakes and efforts to control aquatic invasive species is paramount to the preservation of our fresh water and the growth of our economy. Last weekend, governors and senior staff of the Great Lake states and the premiers of Quebec and Ontario met for the first time since 2005 to commit to strengthening the region’s economy and protecting the Great Lakes. This was a very important meeting for communities like Manitowoc and Sheboygan.

» Full Article at Sheboygan Press

2013 Biennial Fund Raising Gala

Purity Farms in Hartland, WI
This Waukesha County Land Conservancy event will be hosted by Mary & Adel Korkor. Everyone is Invited, guests are welcome. Please join us in the fun.

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Ridges launches campaign for new visitor center

At a gathering at The Ridges’ Marshall Cabin, executive director Steve Leonard made the announcement and recognized a lead gift of $1 million from the late Chester Cook, a longstanding member of The Ridges.

» Full Article at Green Bay Press Gazette

State land purchases are good investment

Tia Nelson argues in this op-ed that the state takes in tenfold more in outdoor recreation revenue than it spends protecting the places that make Wisconsin a top destination for outdoor recreation. She also shares background and details on the program's exceptional bipartisan history.

» Full Article at The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Jacobson leaving as MVC head

Tim Jacobson plans to step down as executive director of the Mississippi Valley Conservancy later this month to start his own consulting business.

» Full Article at LaCrosse Tribune

Pirates of the Conservancy

The Lake Geneva Yacht Club in Fontana, WI 5:30 PM
Set sail on The Grand Belle of Geneva with Geneva Lake Conservancy for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a live band and a little swashbuckling. Each matey will receive two drink tickets for a pint or wine, the rest of your pirate water be from the cash bar. RSVP is required. Tickets are $60 per person.

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Stewardship Fund gets Scott Walker nod but faces uphill climb in Legislature

Gov. Scott Walker's fans in the environmental community aren't exactly legion, so it's interesting to see that he's voicing support for Wisconsin’s outdoors — and the tourism industry that depends on it.

» Full Article at The Capital Times

“Lake Lessons” – Weekly Lectures

Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor, WI 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM
“Protecting Groundwater and the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly”: An in-depth discussion with the Ridges Sanctuary on the development of best management practices regarding Door County land use and activities that affect our groundwater. This is a proactive and preventative outreach project designed to raise awareness and describe how landowners and local government can take an active role in the protection of endangered resources and what’s in your water glass.

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“Lake Lessons” – Thursday Evening Lectures

Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor, WI 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This Thursday's presentation is Wisconsin and Door County Lighthouses. Join the Ridges Sanctuary for an evening of history, beautiful photography, storytelling and music. Lighthouse authors and historians Ken and Barb Wardius will highlight many historic Door County beacons, including Cana Island Lighthouse, Pottawatomie Lighthouse on Rock Island, Baileys Harbor Rangelights, and the Old Baileys Harbor Lighthouse (the “birdcage” light). They will also features lighthouses on Lake Superior, Lake Winnebago, the bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

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A Standard of Change: The Ridges Annual Meeting & Gathering

The Ridges Trail Head in Baileys Harbor, WI 3:00 PM
Join the Ridges Sanctuary for a full day of activities under the big tent on the future site of their new building. Their annual meeting begins at 3, followed by beverage service at 5. During a picnic meal from 5:30 to 7 PM they will announce their Volunteers of the Year. At 7 PM, Jim Pfitzer takes the stage with his one-man Aldo Leopold performance, A Standard of Change. Following the show, they will auction off the handcrafted furniture made for Jim’s set by their talented woodworkers. Space is limited, so they encourage you to reserve your spot soon!

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$1 Million Gift Kicks Off Ridges Sanctuary Capital Campaign

The campaign, titled Bringing Nature to Life, and the $1 million gift from the late Chester Cook was announced by Executive Director Steve Leonard. Cook, a longtime member of The Ridges, contacted Leonard shortly after the organization purchased the Sandpiper property in late 2011 to discuss the gift.

» Full Article at Peninsula Pulse

Kit Camp

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Ridges Sanctuary's Kit Camp, designed for children age 4 to kindergarten, introduces kids to the “Woods and Waters” of the Ridges. Each day they will have fun, hands-on activities, games, stories, snacks, nature art, and a hike on the trails. Parents (or grandparents) are invited to stay and explore along with their child! A family cookout on Thursday completes the camp experience.

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Orchid Mania and Wildflower Wonders Along the Coastal Byway

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Paul Regnier, Naturalist and owner of Door County Nature and Travel Company, and the Ridges Sanctuary Naturalist Karen Newbern in search of one of Door County’s natural claims to fame – native orchids. Some are common, some elusive, all pretty amazing! Over two dozen orchids grace the county’s landscapes throughout the summer. Orchid and wildflower natural history, photo opportunities and transportation provided. $30/person Ridges members, $40/person general public. Limited availability – preregistration REQUIRED.

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Orchid Mania and Wildflower Wonders Along the Coastal Byway

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Paul Regnier, Naturalist and owner of Door County Nature and Travel Company, and the Ridges Sanctuary Naturalist Karen Newbern in search of one of Door County’s natural claims to fame – native orchids. Some are common, some elusive, all pretty amazing! Over two dozen orchids grace the county’s landscapes throughout the summer. Orchid and wildflower natural history, photo opportunities and transportation provided. $30/person Ridges members, $40/person general public. Limited availability – preregistration REQUIRED.

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Animals Under Our Feet

Sturgeon Bay Library in Sturgeon Bay, WI 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
All kinds of creatures, great and small, find their food and make their homes underground. A naturalist from The Ridges Sanctuary will help you learn about cicadas, star-nosed moles, earthworms, spiders, and our state animal, the badger! If you have an item from home like a small underground critter that you found, feel free to bring it to share at the program. (No pets, please.) This program is being presented in conjunction with the Door County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program, “Dig Into Reading!”

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There’s still a chance to restore funding to the Stewardship Program

Earlier this week Governor Walker stated in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article that "he disagreed with heavy cuts in a land conservation program (Stewardship) by the Legislature's budget committee and said he hoped all or most of the funding would be restored". Then, this morning the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran an editorial headlined, "Legislature should restore funding for land conservation program." Momentum for the restoration of funding for the Stewardship Program is building, and we need your help to continue to push it forward.

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Land Trust Will Protect Newly Donated Stretch Of Kickapoo River Valley

A family with land along the Kickapoo River donated almost 1,000 acres to MVC. This is the family’s second donation and along with other landowners, almost 2,300 connected acres are now protected in the region. That means the land cannot be developed on or mined. About half of that land is open for public use.

» Full Article at Wisconsin Public Radio

Editorial: Legislature should restore funding for land conservation program

Gov. Scott Walker said this week he would seek to restore funding cuts that the Legislature's budget committee made to a vital state land conservation program. He's right to do so. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is a key element in saving open spaces and habitats that help make Wisconsin the outdoor mecca that it is.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ridges taking sign-ups for kids’ outdoor camps

The Ridges offers unique opportunities for a child’s outdoor learning. On the grounds of one of Door County’s most unique wild places, children can search for dragonfly larvae in a sedge meadow, examine animal tracks along the beach and learn about the appetites of insect-eating pitcher plants and sundews. They can become animals in an active game of predators and prey, help build a tree model or dress up as a bat. All these activities and many more are a part of summer camps conducted by professional staff and trained volunteers.

» Full Article at Door County Advocate

MVC announces 983-acre conservation project

The Mississippi Valley Conservancy has added nearly 1,000 acres along the Kickapoo River to its rolls of protected land in the conservancy’s single-largest conservation project.

» Full Article at LaCrosse Tribune

Scott Walker against cuts to land stewardship program

Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he disagreed with heavy cuts in a land conservation program by the Legislature's budget committee and said he hoped all or most of the funding would be restored. "I would prefer...to have something at, or at least close to what I had," Walker told reporters at the Urban Ecology Center on the city's east side, after reappointing Milwaukee city official Preston Cole to the Natural Resources Board, where he serves as chairman.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Brookfield Resident Wins $500 to Benefit Ice Age Trail Alliance

Debbie Kotlarek of Brookfield won the $500 after entering the Grape-Nuts "What's Your Mountain," campaign. She is also organizing a hike at Lapham Peak on Tuesday as a celebration of the win.

» Full Article at Brookfield Patch

Patrick Durkin: Stewardship debate gets specific, ugly

Wisconsin again is debating how much to spend each year to buy, lease and protect crucial lands for public use and conservation. We should enjoy these little dust-ups over the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund while they last. After all, as philosophical differences go, Stewardship debates have been mostly polite the past 20-plus years.

» Full Article at Green Bay Press Gazette

Knight Life: Stewardship program cuts unfortunate

Gov. Scott Walker and state Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp were clearly playing to a friendly audience when they spoke last week to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress in Eau Claire. The governor received a standing ovation from this group of sportsmen and sportswomen representing every county. But Stepp and Walker were evasive when asked about the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

» Full Article at Leader-Telegram

Future of state land a hot topic in budget process

A summary of some of the changes to how Wisconsin will approach the sale, purchase, and protection of land under the proposed state budget.

» Full Article at The Capital Times

Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Stewardship Fund Changes

Wisconsin state senator Kathleen Vinehout discusses the bipartisan history of the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program and the legislature's recent budget action.

» Full Article at Pierce County Herald

Walker Says That Debate Over Stewardship Program Isn’t Over

Governor Scott Walker says the final size of Wisconsin's Stewardship land conservation program may not be set in stone just yet.

» Full Article at Wisconsin Public Radio

Deal with Port keeps nature preserve plan alive

A coalition of conservation groups and the City of Port Washington have reached an agreement that keeps alive the possibility of protecting most of the Lake Michigan bluff land once owned by VK Development in an Ozaukee County nature preserve.

» Full Article at Ozaukee Press

Citizen Dave: The Wisconsin GOP’s road to environmental destruction

The other day I wrote about Republican attacks on Wisconsin outdoor recreation programs, discussing their 40% cut to funding for the Stewardship Program, the Department of Natural Resources land acquisition plan. Well, as if that weren't bad enough, they did more damage to the program in the fine print of a motion passed last week on a party line vote in the Joint Finance Committee.

» Full Article at Isthmus

Umbrellas at coffee house to help local nonprofits

Five Door County artists plus five Door County nonprofits are helping cover community needs through umbrellas. Linger Coffee House in Fish Creek will kick off the Memorial Day weekend by unveiling five patio umbrellas hand-painted by Door County artists and Gibraltar Middle School students. The result is an array of seascapes, florals, ocean life and star-filled skies.

» Full Article at Green Bay Press Gazette

Ridges seeks volunteers for capital campaign

With a capital campaign soon to be launched, The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is seeking volunteers to help inform visitors to the Nature Store about its new Cook-Albert Fuller Center and answer questions they may have about this important project.

» Full Article at Green Bay Press Gazette

Duck stamp revenue, grants aim at saving wildlife habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday announced more than $25 million in federal grants and Federal Duck Stamp revenue "to protect, restore or enhance thousands of acres of wildlife habitat in the United States and Mexico for the benefit of shared migratory bird populations." The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission voted to approve the use of Migratory Bird Conservation Fund money and North American Wetlands Conservation Act grants to acquire and enhance habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds and other wetland-dependent species.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ice Age Trail corridors proposed for Langlade and Marathon counties

The public has an opportunity to review and comment on proposed corridors for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through Marathon and Langlade counties in north central Wisconsin. Draft corridor plans and environmental assessments for the Ice Age Trail delineates a 2- to 6-mile-wide “preferred alternative” corridor in Langlade County and 3- to 5-mile-wide “preferred alternative” corridor in Marathon County within which the trail may be built. The Langlade County portion of the completed trail could total 74 miles and the Marathon County portion of the completed trail could total 50 miles. Currently, about 54 miles of the Ice Age Trail has been built within Langlade County and about 16.5 miles of the trail has been built within Marathon County.

» Full Article at Wausau Daily Herald

Our view: Land conservation worthy effort

Wisconsin has a long and rich history of conserving natural resources. Public access and enjoyment of those resources is one of our state’s major attractions for both residents and visitors. So we urge Republican leadership to proceed cautiously with their plans to scale back state land acquisition and to begin selling off some of our most precious assets.

» Full Article at La Crosse Tribune

Legislature’s budget panel slashes state land stewardship program

Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee approved a plan Wednesday that would dramatically scale back the state Department of Natural Resources' land stewardship program, arguing the program's debt has ballooned and the state has enough land.

» Full Article at Associated Press

State stewardship funds trimmed

The Legislature's budget committee made major cuts and changes to Wisconsin's land conservation program Wednesday after Republicans on the panel expressed worries about its long-term cost. The Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 on a party-line vote to cut bonding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program by a total of $18 million over the next two fiscal years.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Joint Finance Cuts Back Stewardship Funding

The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee tackled environmental issues during its state budget work on Wednesday. WUWM Environmental Reporter Susan Bence monitored the deliberations. She heard emotions pique when the Republican-controlled body debated changes to the state’s stewardship fund.

» Full Article at WUWM

Wis. budget committee OKs stewardship reductions

Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee approved a plan Wednesday that would dramatically scale back the state Department of Natural Resources' land stewardship program, arguing the program's debt has ballooned and the state has enough land.

» Full Article at La Crosse Tribune

State stewardship funds trimmed by $18 million

The Legislature's budget committee made major cuts and changes to Wisconsin's land conservation program Wednesday after Republicans on the panel expressed worries about its long-term cost.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Land trust community disappointed by Joint Finance Committee’s vote to cut Stewardship

Gathering Waters Conservancy is disappointed by the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to cut the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program by $63.5 million between now and 2020, while limiting flexibility in the program with policy changes. Combined with cuts made in the last state budget, the legislature has now eliminated more than 40% of the funding out of this widely-supported program.

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We've opened registration for our signature LEAP event this summer! On August 8-10 the land trust community will come together in Trego to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from conservation experts. We hope you'll join us!

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Wisconsin land conservation program needs fiscal discipline

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a vital role in setting aside more than half a million acres of Wisconsin land for future generations. It's a program that serves the state well, preserving habitat and a rural environment and, not incidentally, making Wisconsin even more attractive to visitors and their dollars. It deserves to remain a fixture of state programs.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Governor Walker stated in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article that "he disagreed with heavy cuts in a land conservation program (Stewardship) by the Legislature's budget committee and said he hoped all or most of the funding would be restored". In addition, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran an editorial headlined, "Legislature should restore funding for land conservation program." Momentum for the restoration of funding for the Stewardship Program is building, and we need your help to continue to push it forward.

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Wisconsin conservation groups hope to ward off stewardship program cuts

Wisconsin's land conservation program could once again be in the cross hairs of Republican legislators who want to cut funding for it. The threat is prompting pre-emptive strikes from conservation groups and others, including the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, which are pressing lawmakers and saying reductions in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program could impair the state's ability to preserve critical land and habitat.

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Budget Alert: Stewardship Program funding level to be decided on May 15. ACT NOW!

The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee is scheduled to debate funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program on Wednesday, May 15...they need to hear from YOU now! In the last state budget, the Legislature cut the program by 30%, from $86 million a year down to $60 million a year. The program is authorized through 2020, so this represents a total reduction of $234 million. Unfortunately, some members of the Legislature want to cut even further.

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Land Trusts have been busy…hiring new staff! They have added a wealth of talent and we can’t wait to see all of the great things these fresh faces are able to do to help us protect the places that make Wisconsin so special. See who they are in our latest blog.

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Ozaukee groups try to preserve lakefront bluffs

Estates with mansions or a public park? The future use of a mile-long stretch of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline in Ozaukee County will be determined this year. Waukesha State Bank's asking price for the 206 acres: $18 million. A trio of land conservation partners is stepping in to make an offer on a 200-acre chunk of the property wrapping around a deep ravine known as Cedar Heights Gorge. The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the Ozaukee County Planning & Parks Department are scrambling to put together a financing package to purchase and preserve natural features in the

» Full Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Stewardship Funding Will Soon Face Legislative Scrutiny

The Joint Finance Committee continues working its way through the “dollars and cents” of Governor Walker’s proposed 2013-2015 state budget. One program facing scrutiny is the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Over the past 20 years, the fund has protected more than 600,000 acres.

» Full Article at WUWM