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Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies of Picnic Point Area — 07/19/08 Join us in a search for pretty things with
wings! If the weather cooperates, we may
expect to see interesting bird species and
at least half a dozen species of dragonflies
and twice as many different butterflies.
The walking route will include t... More »Fox Hill Nature Preserve Prairie Workday — 07/17/08 Summer is upon us, and prairie enthusiasts are gearing up for what is sure to be a beautiful season of growth at Fox Hill. Every year, volunteers gather to help maintain 5 acres of native grasses and wild flowers.
Refreshments and g... More »*Tour of Faville Grove Sanctuary (East) — 07/13/08 This land includes restored prairie and
wetlands. The trip will last two to three
hours and provide an excellent opportunity
to see the prairie in its summer colors. In
addition to prairie flowers and grasses, we will watch for a variety of birds... More »*Flowers, Butterflies and Birds of Schurch-Thomson Prairie — 07/12/08 We will visit The Prairie Enthusiasts’ newest
preserve, Schurch-Thomson Prairie, and
the adjacent privately owned Underwood
Prairie. The latter is closed to the public, so
this is a great opportunity to see it up close.
These and adjacent proper... More »The Geology and History of Horicon Marsh — 07/10/08 This field trip will explore the past, present and future of Horicon Marsh. It will begin with an overview of the pre-glacial and glacial geology of eastern Wisconsin and how these events shaped the Horicon basin, and its relationship to other landfo... More »Madison Butterfly Count — 07/05/08 NEW AREA! This is our 18th annual count
which will be conducted with the Southern
Wis. Butterfly Assoc. The leader will be
Edgar Spalding. Each summer butterfly
enthusiasts all over North America participate
in some 483 censuses of butterfly
sp... More »Sugar River Oak Savanna — 07/02/08 This diverse 9-acre oak savanna is one of TPE’s newest preserves, and is managed by the Empire-Sauk Chapter. Although it is still showing some signs of past use as a pasture, 32 years of annual fire has fostered a remarkable recovery of native prairi... More »Ice Age Tour of Prairies — 06/29/08 Come and enjoy a 2 hour, 2.5 mile walk
along a new section of the Ice Age National
Scenc Trail in the Driftless Area. The walk
will follow a narrow, steep-sided valley and
visit two prairies — one planted by Ice Age
Trail volunteers, the other a... More »Butterflies of Cherokee Marsh — 06/28/08 On this morning walk we’ll observe and learn about butterflies, those small but
exquisitely beautiful creatures that dance
about our ankles in summer. Conservation
Biologist Kathy Kirk will lead this 2 hour
walk at Cherokee Marsh on the northeast... More »Bayfield Regional Conservancy Wine Tasting Event at Blue Vista Farm — 06/28/08 Blue Vista Farm of Bayfield, Wisconsin invites you to a wine tasting on Saturday, June 28 from 4-6 p.m. The cost of the event is $25 per person and all proceeds will go to Bayfield Regional Conservancy to support land conservation efforts in Northwe... More »Celebration for Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation — 06/28/08 Save June 28, 2008, for the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation's "Somewhere in Time VII" Celebration.... More »Prairie Home Estates — 06/25/08 This unique Town of Middleton 121acre rural clustered subdivision 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 e... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 06/22/08 You’re likely to encounter Prairie June Grass, Porcupine Grass, Penstemons, Tall Meadow-rue, Thimbleweed, and Coreopsis while walking the remnants along the bike trail. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
Time: 1:30 pm
Trip Leader: Bob ... More »Coulee Point Oak Savanna — 06/22/08 This field trip features a rare opportunity to see the results of management work on a privately owned high quality site. This "bench mark" site has received 10 years of annual fire and extensive understory tree removal and is well on its way to bein... More »*Grassland Birding in Western Dane & Eastern Iowa Counties — 06/21/08 Explore The Nature Conservancy’s Thomson Memorial Prairie Preserve, looking and listening for grassland birds and prairie plants. Learn to identify by sight and sound grassland birds such as Bobolinks, Upland Sandpipers, Western Meadowlarks, Dickciss... More »Fox Hill Nature Preserve Prairie Workday — 06/19/08 Summer is upon us, and prairie enthusiasts are gearing up for what is sure to be a beautiful season of growth at Fox Hill. Every year, volunteers gather to help maintain 5 acres of native grasses and wild flowers.
Refreshments and g... More »Evening at Black Earth Prairie — 06/19/08 This is a joint trip with The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE). We will tour a Nature Conservancy Preserve and State Natural Area called the Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie, recently donated to TPE. Our trip leaders will be Kathie and Tom Brock, along with S... More »Meet at the Mead – Celebrate 2000 Acres — 06/14/08 North Central Conservancy Trust will celebrate 2000 acres under protection on June 14. A luncheon gathering featuring local foods will honor the work of Tuck Mallery, one of NCCT’s founding members, and remember Dan Trainer, board member from 1999-... More »Bicycling Sugar River and Avon Bottoms — 06/14/08 Join Rich & Amy Staffen on this approximately 15-mile bicycle excursion and experience plants and animals of wetland, grassland, and woodland habitats. We will bike on the Sugar River Trail through Albany State Wildlife Area, where all three habitat ... More »Indian Lake Area Prairies — 06/14/08 Here is a chance to visit 4 or 5 small, mostly privately held, prairie remnant openings located in the headwater drainage of the Halfway Prairie in NW Dane County. The turning around point will be at Indian Lake County Park. Round trip hike is 1.5 mi... More »MacGregor Spring Flowers and Bird Hike — 06/14/08 Join us for a hike through the beautiful and diverse MacGregor property in the Snow Bottom State Natural Area of Grant County, WI. We’ll be searching for spring flowers like the delicate “Dutchmen’s Breeches,” and keeping an eye open for bright flash... More »Explore the sand prairies of Fort McCoy — 06/14/08 Participants will view upland sand prairies at the Fort McCoy military installation as well as a rare wet prairie that contains several orchid species as well as other plants such as sundew. This is a unique opportunity to be allowed to visit the sit... More »Evening at Owen Park — 06/12/08 Leader Russ Hefty will show us the three new storm water and wildlife ponds, and discuss what wildlife is currently present there and what we might hope to attract in the future, such as Wood Ducks. Gourds have been put out to attract Purple Martins.... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 06/08/08 Local naturalist Bob Lee will lead the search for time appropriate bloomers such as Hairy Puccoon, Golden Alexanders, Spiderwort, Solomon’s Plume, Roses and Lupine. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
Time: 1:30 pm
Trip Leader: Bo... More »Triple Interpretive Hikes in honor of National Trails Day — 06/08/08 9:00 am: Hike Observatory Hill a boyhood haunt of John Muir views the remnant prairie at the base of the hill. This hike will be lead by Cathy Franks and Charlie Church, Prairie Enthusiasts members who live at the base of the Hill.
11:00-12:30: ... More »State Trail Railroad Prairie in Sparta — 06/07/08 Local naturalist Bob Lee will lead the search for small remnants of the original plant community along the bike trail in Sparta. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
Time: 10:00 am
Trip Leader: Bob Lee (608-486-2154)
Directions: ... More »*RRF Celebrates National Trails Day — 06/07/08 The River Revitalization Foundation is hosting a hike along the Beerline trail loop from 10:00 AM til noon. This is a 2.5 mile hike from Gordon Park to North Avenue, across the river and upstream from Caesar's Park to Riverside Park, along the Nation... More »Holland Sand Prairie — 06/07/08 We’ll tour this 60+ acre parcel that is largely covered by prairie on the ancient sand terrace of the Mississippi River. Prairie Larkspur, Goat’s Rue, Silky Prairie Clover, and Prickly Pear Cactus are among the species that might be in bloom. We wi... More »Pleasant Valley Conservancy Dedication — 06/07/08 Several field trips will be held as part of the dedication of 143-acre Pleasant Valley Conservancy as a State Natural Area. The Conservancy is a new preserve of TPE donated by the Savanna Oak Foundation (Tom and Kathie Brock). It is managed by the ... More »Violet Hunt at Simon Prairie — 05/29/08 Come visit the newest prairie on our chapter's management list -- a 5-acre dry mesic prairie. Our trip will focus on looking for violets and reviewing the management plan for the site. After the hike, join us at Carol's for snacks.
Time: 6:30pm
... More »Karow Fen and Low Prairie — 05/24/08 Join Dale, Kim, and Evan Karow for a tour of their hidden gem of a fen and high quality low prairie. With any luck, we’ll have a chance to see small white lady slipper orchids in bloom. Dale and Kim started management of their property own their ... More »Devil's Backbone Preserve — 05/24/08 Join us for the unveiling of our newest Grant County preserve & State Natural Area, Devil’s Backbone. Named for its rugged topography and striking rock cliffs and outcrops, this extremely steep climb is rewarded with a spectacular view of the Missis... More »Prairie Birding with Dr. Mark Berglund — 05/22/08 Dr. Mark Berglund, a professor of Ornithology and Land Management from UW River Falls, will conduct a field trip/talk on birds you would expect to see in prairie habitat. He will have his laptop and projector for the virtual tour after that the actu... More »Schurch-Thomson & Underwood Prairies — 05/22/08 Here is a chance to see 100,000 blooming shooting stars, and many other early season prairie flowers, plus a great variety of grassland and savanna bird species and early flying butterflies. So, bring binoculars. The 160-acre Schurch-Thomson proper... More »Door County Festival of Nature — 05/22/08 Celebrate spring and the beauty and diversity of Door County with three days of wildflower hikes, birding trips, evening programs and more.
Experts will guide you on tours of pristine and unique sites (including some usually inaccessible private ... More »Spring Wildflowers of Foster Hill & Foster Cemetery — 05/20/08 TPE St.Croix Valley is actively managing this concentration of Prairie & Oak Savanna remnants collectively known as Foster Hill. Starting with Foster Cemetery in 1998, management efforts have expanded unto neighboring private properties with the use ... More »Birding at Zeloski Marsh — 05/18/08 The marsh has become a major stopover for shorebirds during migration. During 2007, 24 species were seen there. It is also a major stopover for waterfowl and wading birds. We will walk a mile and a half on gravel trails to reach excellent shorebird a... More »Canoe to Tenderfoot Forest Reserve — 05/17/08 Join The Nature Conservancy and trip leader John Bates, outdoor writer and naturalist, on a canoe trip across Palmer Lake to Tenderfoot Lake and the Tenderfoot Forest Reserve. Nearly four miles of undeveloped shoreline stretch along Tenderfoot, Roach... More »Hike at Quincy Bluff & Wetlands — 05/17/08 Join naturalist Rebecca Power and Julia Ela, AmeriCorps volunteer, for a hike through black oak and jack pine woods, along ancient sand ridges and dunes and through a variety of wetlands. Learn about the breeding birds of Wisconsin's savanna landscap... More »Open House at Chiwaukee Prairie — 05/17/08 Join the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund for an open house at Chiwaukee Prairie in Kenosha County, where participants can take guided trips and see spring-blooming plants including blue-eyed and yellow star grass, puccoon, bird foot violets and “... More »Restoring Habitats at Lulu Lake — 05/17/08 How does restoring oak openings on the uplands of Crooked Creek Preserve, a mile to the west, protect the waters of Lulu Lake? How do decisions made by the area’s original settlers 150 years ago affect the Mukwonago River today? Learn about the conne... More »Spring Green Celebration and Hike — 05/17/08 This field trip will begin with a celebration to acknowledge the recent donation by The Prairie Enthusiasts of 144 acres located just north of the existing preserve to The Nature Conservancy. The donation, made possible in part by the generosity of T... More »Night Hike & Star Gazing — 05/09/08 Mississippi Valley Conservancy, in partnership with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the La Crosse Astrological Society are pleased to offer MVC’s first ever Night Hike and Star Gazing event on Friday May 9th.
Come join us and t... More »MacGregor Spring Flowers and Bird Hike — 05/03/08 Join us for a hike through the beautiful and diverse MacGregor property in the Snow Bottom State Natural Area of Grant County, WI. We’ll be searching for spring flowers like the delicate “Dutchmen’s Britches,” and keeping an eye open for bright flash... More »25th Anniversary Stewardship Awards Celebration — 05/01/08 The Natural Heritage Land Trust is seeking nominations for conservation leaders to be honored at its 25th Anniversary Stewardship Awards celebration on May 1, 2008 at Monona Terrace. Deadline for nominations is February 19, 2008.
“The awards progra... More »Black Earth Creek Workday — 04/19/08 On Saturday, April 19, please join the Natural Heritage Land Trust, the Southern Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited, and the DNR for the first of three spring work parties along Black Earth Creek. We will be cutting vegetation and burning brush pi... More »Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival — 04/18/08 Join us to to celebrate the Greater Prairie Chicken and the many other unique wildlife species native to our grassland communities. The 2008 Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival will feature “A Celebration of Grasslands
for Birders and Bookie... More »Driftless Area Land Conservancy's Annual Membership Gathering — 03/09/08 You're invited to join the Driftless Area Land Conservancy's Annual Membership Gathering on March 9th. This year's Gathering will be held at the House on Rock Resort, featuring a "Prehistoric Rock-Art of Southwest Wisconsin" presentation by David Lo... More »2008 Midwest Land Conservation Conference — 03/06/08 The Land Trust Alliance and the 2008 Midwest Conference Program Committee invite you to the 7th annual Midwest Land Conservation Conference– “Cultivating Conservation Close to Home.” The conference provides focused learning experiences through high-... More »Leopold's Legacy at Work — 03/01/08 Come join La Crosse area conservation groups for a celebration
of the state-wide Aldo Leopold Weekend. Our local celebration will include a presentation by Steve Carlyon, La Crosse park and recreation director, who will discuss conservation efforts... More »Tall Pines Conservancy's "Celebrity" Bartending — 02/21/08 Tall Pines Conservancy cordially invites you to attend a "Celebrity" Bartending Fundraising Event on Thursday, February 21 from 6 to 8 pm.... More »Medary snowshoe/ski tour — 02/16/08 Come enjoy the abundant snowfall on MVC's Medary Quarry, a 475-acre grassland, woodland and reclaimed quarry in the La Crosse Blufflands. Bring your snowshoes or cross-country skis along for this frosty outing. Snowshoes can also be rented at Three R... More »CLCF's Fourth Annual (Indoor) Snowshoe Shuffle and Ski! — 01/27/08 Celebrate winter with a bowl of hot chili! This year’s Winter Event will be held indoors for those just off trails or couches. Come in from the cold and join the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation for a fabulous buffet style chili dinner! Festiviti... More »Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Annual Meeting — 12/01/07 Please plan to attend our Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at Meredith’s On The Bay at Timmer’s Resort on Big Cedar Lake, 5151 Timmer’s Bay Road, West Bend, Wisconsin.
Marc White wi... More »Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Photo Contest — 11/15/07 Wisconsin photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their digital nature shots in our second annual digital Photo Contest.
This year, contestants may upload photographs online at www.clcf.info or attach them to email sent to AskCLCF... More »Eco-Municipalities--What Are They? — 11/08/07 North Central Conservancy Trust presents a program that will explore how municipalities and counties might begin to adopt the four-step guiding objectives for sustainable communities and how land trusts might assist in attaining local community goals... More »Black Earth Creek Work Day — 11/03/07 On Saturday, September 22, please join the Natural Heritage Land Trust and the Southern Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited for the first of three Saturday work parties along Black Earth Creek. We will be cutting vegetation to improve habitat and p... More »Taking Back Our Beaches — 11/02/07 Interested in finding out how to improve our
coastal resources? This seminar will give you a
detailed analysis of the bacteriological challenges
at our beaches, and what we can do to improve
beach health and reduce closures in a practical
a... More »Conservation Options in Estate Planning Seminar — 10/25/07 A lunch and a short introduction to conservation easements and other estate-planning options will be offered on Thursday, October 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Hotel Chequamegon in Ashland. Attorneys, financial planners, bankers and account... More »Pine Creek Conservation Area Celebration — 10/25/07 Help West Wisconsin Land Trust celebrate the completed restoration on the lower half of Pine Creek on Thursday October 25. Festivities will include a dedication of the memorial to the Bjurquist Family and a celebration of the partnerships which made... More »Buckthorn Cutting Party at Jackson Creek — 10/20/07 Many hands make light work, so please consider giving a couple of hours of your time on a nice October morning (hopefully) to help remove and treat invasive buckthorn at Jackson Creek. Bring pruning tools, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for long ... More »Ice Age Trail with Gary Werner — 10/20/07 Dane County Ice Age Trail expert Gary Werner will lead this joint trip with the Dane County Chapter of the Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation on a new segment of the trail in Devil's Lake State Park. We will climb out of the Devil's Lake gorge on the ne... More »South Fork Stream Restoration — 10/20/07 The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust will offer four field trips for adults and children August through October to various area locations.
The cost is $5 for adults; children under 18 are free. Pre-registration is required.
The trips include:
#... More »How to Make a Site Management Plan — 10/13/07 The Simon property was recently acquired by the Western Wisconsin Land Trust & is managed by TPE. This is a great
opportunity to learn the ABCs of reviving a remnant prairie & developing a management plan. Lead by Harvey Halverson from
the DNR or R... More »Black Earth Creek Work Day — 10/13/07 On Saturday, October 13, please join the Natural Heritage Land Trust and the Southern Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited for the second of three Saturday work parties
along Black Earth Creek. Meet at the Salmo Pond parking lot (From Madiso... More »*Beck, Miller & Northern LBPP Ridgeline Hike — 10/13/07 Come explore one of La Crosse’s most scenic bluffs and absorb the beautiful fall colors painted across the ridgeline. Recently purchased by MVC, the Beck Property contains one of the largest and most scenic rock faces of the La Crosse bluffs. Along ... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 10/07/07 This will be the last in the series of prairie walks along the railroad remnants for 2006, with local naturalist Bob Lee leading the
search for the late bloomers such as Little Bluestem, Sweet Everlasting, Downy Gentian.
This will be a leisurely wa... More »Fighting Invasive Plants Informational Seminar — 10/03/07 In an effort to inform residents and address the growing issue of non-native invasive plants, the Town of West Bend will host an informational seminar on October 3, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. This important seminar is free and open to the public. It will tak... More »*Apple cider pressing, hikes at the Big Ravine and visit with a Red-tail Hawk. — 09/29/07 An afternoon of autumn fun! Bring apples to press, or pick from the old orchard and bring clean containers to take some cider home. Volunteers will lead hikes on the Big Ravine Trails and you can meet a Red-Tail Hawk. Join us at the Peterson Farm:... More »Geology of the Kinni River Canyon — 09/29/07 The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust will offer four field trips for adults and children August through October to various area locations.
The cost is $5 for adults; children under 18 are free. Pre-registration is required.
The trips include:
#... More »*Crex Meadows — 09/29/07 Crex Meadows is a 50 square mile wildlife area neat Grantsburg, WI. It is a combination of restored prairie, oak savannah,
prairie potholes and wetlands. It is a gathering place for birds like Trumpeter Swans, Sand hill Cranes, Snipes, Sharp-tail Gr... More »Iltis Prairie Dedication and Walk in Marquette County — 09/22/07 With cooperation from Partners for Fish & Wildlife (a U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service program for private landowners) and the Sand County Foundation, David and Shelley Hamel will be hosting two prairie walks, Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, Septe... More »Black Earth Creek Work Day — 09/22/07 On Saturday, September 22, please join the Natural Heritage Land Trust and the Southern Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited for the first of three Saturday work parties along Black Earth Creek. We will be cutting vegetation to improve habitat and p... More »*Prairies and Forests and Burial mounds, OH MY! — 09/22/07 If you’re up for a rare and diverse opportunity, this hike’s for you! We will be exploring the private, and rarely open to the public, Toberman property which contains tracts of dry prairie; dry cliff; oak savanna; and southern dry, dry-mesic, and m... More »Fish of the Kinni — 09/20/07 The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust will offer four field trips for adults and children August through October to various area locations.
The cost is $5 for adults; children under 18 are free. Pre-registration is required.
The trips include:
#... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 09/16/07 Asters will dominate the scene at this time of year, with Bottle Gentian and Grey Goldenrod also likely in bloom.
This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
Time: 1:30 pm Trip Leader: Bob Lee (608-486-2154)
Directions: Meet in Rockland, WI (n... More »Bluff Walking and Bird Watching — 09/15/07 Join fellow hikers, walkers and birders for interpreted tours of one of the St. Croix River Valley’s hidden gems – 1500 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands and bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River and forming part of the St. Croix River Important Bi... More »Seed Collecting at Rolling Ridged Girl Scout Camp — 09/15/07 We will walk the prairies at Rolling Ridges collecting seeds with some of the Girl Scouts. We can teach them about the native
prairie they enjoy and help them collect seeds to replant damaged areas. Individuals may take some seeds home for their hom... More »Klingler Fox Hill Nature Conservancy Bird Hike — 09/13/07 Join us again for an exciting bird hike on Thursday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. at Klingler Fox Hill Nature Conservancy. Last year, over 50 guests enjoyed the sights and sounds of migrating birds while taking in the breathtaking scenery of Fox Hill ... More »Prairie Work Day — 09/13/07 Join the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation to help keep the Fox Hill prairie in tip-top shape! This season’s final workday is slated for Thursday, September 13, and will run from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Prairie Team Leader, Peg Lewis, and local expert, R... More »Lloyd Family Farm restorations — 09/09/07 This diverse, but over-grown, complex of bluff prairie, oak savanna/woodlands, and old fields is being brought back to life by
the efforts of Doug Lloyd. This is a privately held site. Come see what plans are being made for this diamond in the rough... More »Young & Paintbrush Prairies — 09/08/07 Come visit two very rich, low prairies that support many rare plants. First we will visit Young Prairie, a State Natural Area
owned by the DNR. Then we will drive to the nearby 20-acre Paintbrush Prairie that was “discovered” in the winter of 2000.
... More »Guided Walk at Jackson Creek — 09/08/07 Join Land Trust board member Mariette Nowak to view fringed gentians and other native species at the Jackson Creek Preserve. The burn done last spring has stimulated native plants to return including gentians, joe pye weed, prairie milkweed and more... More »Early Fall at Pleasant Valley Conservancy — 09/03/07 Scenic and diverse habitats featuring prairie and oak savanna remnants, wetlands, and oak woods, in the Hill and Valley
Province of southwestern Wisconsin. This site is now permanently protected by combinations of easements and title held by
TPE. T... More »*Chippewa Flowage Tour: Celebrate Wisconsin's big backyard! — 08/25/07 Gathering Waters Conservancy has produced a small book, Stories of Stewardship, highlighting several of the special places in Wisconsin protected by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. You are invited to tour one of these unique, lovely places and m... More »Headin’ Up Sugar Creek Bluff for a Birdseye View — 08/25/07 MVC’s newest staffer, Abbie Meyer will lead you up the steep slope of MVC’s preserve at the Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area to see firsthand the restoration of the native prairie habitat. MVC staff and volunteers have removed invasive cedar tre... More »Southern Immigrant Butterflies at Rotary Gardens and Beyond with Mike Reese — 08/25/07 We will visit Rotary Gardens, a botanical garden in Janesville, where we will see southern immigrant butterflies. Fiery skipper, sachem, gray hairstreak, and common buckeye are all possible. Also, the great spreadwing, the state’s largest damselfly, ... More »Prairies of the Kelly Creek Preserve — 08/21/07 The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust will offer four field trips for adults and children August through October to various area locations.
The cost is $5 for adults; children under 18 are free. Pre-registration is required.
The trips include:
#... More »Holmboe Conifer Forest Re-Dedication & Old Growth Forest Walk — 08/19/07 Join us for a celebration and guided walking tour
of this unique state natural area property. This 32-acre site
was one of the first properties donated for conservation
protection to The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin.
Naturalist John Bates will... More »*Faville Grove Sanctuary Tour: Celebrate Wisconsin's big backyard! — 08/18/07 Gathering Waters Conservancy has produced a small book, Stories of Stewardship, highlighting several of the special places in Wisconsin protected by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. You are invited to tour one of these unique, lovely places and m... More »Prairie Day at Fox Hill — 08/14/07 Bring friends and family to the prairie at Fox Hill!. Join us Tuesday, August 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., for the fourth maintenance session of the season. The work is easy, refreshments are provided, and you'll love the glorious display of colorful f... More »Butterflies of the Avoca/Blue River Area with Todd Sima & Mike Reese — 08/11/07 This trip will highlight several areas in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, including Avoca Prairie and Savanna State Natural Area in Iowa Co. and the Muscoda and Blue River units in Grant Co. Leaders will be Todd Sima and Mike Reese. We expect to ... More »Deerskin River Paddle & Preserve — 08/10/07 A beautiful, easy paddle downstream along a
scenic trout stream and one of the most biologically diverse
rivers in northern Wisconsin. Retired DNR rivers coordinator
Bob Martini will be our guide to the natural wonders
of the Deerskin. A special ... More »Evening at Prairie Ridge with Russ Hefty — 08/09/07 Russ Hefty will lead this 1.5 hour birding tour of a variety of remnant and restored prairies and savannah. We will learn about their management and varied histories. We will see birds of grassland and savannah and will stay on trails so the walking ... More »Driftless Area Caves - Jennifer Schehr — 08/04/07 This field trip will introduce the average surface dweller to the amazing world of caves. We will see some general karst topographic features and learn about the geology of southwest Wisconsin. The main component of the trip will be an underground vi... More »Butterflies and Cicadas Along the Mississippi with Mike Reese and Karl & Dorothy Legler — 07/28/07 This is a one-day trip with optional second day which has three goals: (1) look in the vicinity of the Mississippi River for butterflies, especially rare migrants from the South; (2) visit an excellent butterfly garden at an Iowa State Park; and (3) ... More »Dorothy Carnes Park – Rose Lake State Natural Area with Mark Martin — 07/26/07 Join the Jefferson County Parks Department and co-manager of Goose Pond Sanctuary, Mark Martin, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to take a walk through a wonderfully established prairie. Learn about prairie restoration and the benefits of creating a prairie in... More »Preserving Your Family Lands in the Driftless Area — 07/24/07 The Driftless Area Land Conservancy is pleased to announce its first offering of an introductory seminar on land protection options for private landowners. The seminar is free and open to the public.
When: 7:00 to 8:30 PM, July 24, 2007
Whe... More »Prairies at Their Peak with Tom & Kathie Brock — 07/22/07 We will visit Pleasant Valley Conservancy, a fine prairie/oak savanna area in western Dane County. It has been under restoration for about ten years and is now permanently preserved. Because of the extensive brush control and burn program which has b... More »*Tour of Faville Grove Sanctuary (East) with Dave Musolf & Roger Packard — 07/15/07 This land includes restored prairie and wetlands. The trip will last two to three hours and provide an excellent opportunity to see the prairie in its summer colors. In addition to prairie flowers and grasses, we will watch for a variety of birds inc... More »*Flowers, Butterflies and Birds of Schurch-Thomson Prairie with Rich Henderson & Ann Thering — 07/14/07 Come visit the privately owned Schurch-Thomson and Underwood Prairies (these sites are closed to the public, so this is a great opportunity to visit). These properties form a complex of remnant prairie and CRP grasslands that are rich with grassland ... More »*Tunnelville Cliffs Escapade — 07/14/07 Hike with MVC’s very own restoration biologist Jessica Bolwahn as you explore the Tunnelville Cliffs along the famous Kickapoo River. Discover bluff-top prairies and oak savannah as you “break a trail”. Then we’ll take some time to visit sandstone ... More »The Crownvetch Wars: Planted Prairie Display & Oakwoods Walk — 07/08/07 After extensive site preparation this 18 acre crownvetch infested (30 years of seed bank) former corn and hay upland was machine planted to four seed mixes in 2000. Seed blends were designed for soil type, and to withstand spraying for crownvetch af... More »Scuppernong Valley Orchid Survey — 07/08/07 Come help survey for the presence of the white fringed prairie orchid across a 1,000 acres of lowland prairie habitat found in the Scuppernong Valley. This WI DNR owned land has the potential of becoming one of the largest and richest prairie areas ... More »Madison Butterfly Count with Karl & Dorothy Legler — 07/07/07 Our 17th annual count! The leaders will be Karl and Dorothy Legler. Each summer butterfly enthusiasts all over North America participate in a census of butterfly species. Each count is conducted at several sites within a 15-mile circle, and the same ... More »TPE's Bush Clover Prairie & nearby USFWS easement — 07/07/07 Site highlights include 2 reintroduced populations of Mead's Milkweed, Prairie Bushclover. Hopefully, Pale Purple Coneflowers will be blooming.... More »Driftless Diversity — 07/01/07 See the rare Tubercled Orchid, Bunch berry, Gold thread, Violets, Ferns, recovering prairie and wetland. Moderate difficulty
... More »Prairie Home Estates — 06/27/07 This unique Town of Middleton 121acre rural clustered subdivision 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 e... More »17-Year Cicadas and Butterflies with Karl & Dorothy Legler and Mike Reese — 06/24/07 This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see and hear one of the more amazing phenomena of nature. Cicadas are the loudest insect singers. The species Magicicada septemdecim lives underground for its 17-year life cycle. At the end of 17 years of synchron... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 06/24/07 You’re likely to encounter Prairie June Grass, Porcupine Grass, Penstemons, Tall Meadow-rue, Thimbleweed, and Coreopsis while walking the remnants along the bike trail. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
... More »*Medary Quarry Bluff Prairies & Schaefer Table Rocks Exploration — 06/23/07 The Mississippi Valley Conservancy recently acquired this 475 acre property that includes reclaimed quarry, hardwood forests, and several bluff prairies. This land is home to many threatened and rare plant and animal species. Hill prairie forbs suc... More »Grassland Birding — 06/23/07 Come explore the The Nature Conservancy’s Thomson Prairie Preserve, looking and listening for grassland birds and prairie plants. Learn to identify by site and sound grassland birds such as bobolinks, upland sandpipers, western meadow larks, dickciss... More »Restore & Sustain: Caring for Our Local Place on Earth Conference — 06/23/07 Explore how each one of us is part of a larger collaborative effort to make the world a better place at "Caring for Our Local Place on Earth. A full-day, interactive environmental conference featuring keynote speakers Calvin DeWitt and Richard Hende... More »Grassland Birding in Eastern Iowa County with Steve Richter & Dave Sample — 06/23/07 Here's a chance to identify and enjoy prairie grasses and flowers with prairie expert Steve Richter. Bird ecologist Dave Sample will be along to help us recognize Upland Sandpipers, meadowlarks, bobolinks, dickcissels, several grassland sparrows, and... More »Discover and Uncover the Trails and Natural Treasures of Geneva Lake's West End! — 06/16/07 Join the Geneva Lake Conservancy and the Village of Fontana to Discover and Uncover the Trails and Natural Treasures of Geneva Lake's West End! Visit the Conservancy as we host an open House, outdoor activities and guided tours of the Hildebrand Wood... More »Ridges "Ride for Nature" — 06/16/07 Looking for a way to enjoy the splendor of early summer in Door County? Interested in helping to support the mission of The Ridges Sanctuary? You can do both by participating in the Ride for Nature. The Ride is an annual bicycle tour on Door County's... More »Dragonflies of Germania Marsh and Comstock Bog (Marquette County) with Mike Reese — 06/16/07 This is a joint trip with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association led by Mike Reese. Learn about the identification, biology, behavior, beauty, and lifestyle of the dragonfly and damselfly species we encounter at two different wetland sites in Marquette C... More »Geology & Botany of Baraboo Hills with Robert & Nancy Dott — 06/16/07 Retired geology professor (emeritus) Robert Dott, who has worked and taught in the Baraboo Hills for more than 40 years, and his naturalist wife, Nancy, will lead a walk at Hemlock Draw and (after a picnic lunch) an optional hike at Natural Bridge St... More »Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie — 06/14/07 This site is a high-quality prairie remnant within the Driftless area. There will be outstanding displays of late spring/early summer flora. This site is owned by The Nature Conservancy and managed by The Prairie Enthusiasts (Empire-Sauk Chapter) und... More »Prairie Spirit Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Tour with John Barnes and Kelly Maltice — 06/10/07 John Barnes and Kelly Maltice have invited us on a tour of their Prairie Spirit Farm, which has been designated a wildlife sanctuary. For several years John has been managing the land southwest of Verona for wildlife, creating prairies and savannah, ... More »The Dirt on Invasive Species — 06/09/07 June is invasive species awareness month. Get informed and involved with us at the Mequon Nature Preserve. Join us for an 'exotic' afternoon exploring topics on invasive species. Learn how to identify, treat and even eat backyard invaders.... More »Birding at the Badger Army Ammunition Plant with Curt Meine and Alison Duff — 06/09/07 Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance members Curt Meine and Alison Duff will lead a birding tour through the Badger Army Ammunition Plant. The property has been called one of the most important sites for grassland bird conservation in southwestern Wisc... More »Erbe Road Grasslands & Prairies — 06/05/07 Come explore and help inventory the birds and butterflies of the newest TPE preserve. We will also explore adjacent grasslands and prairies owned by Ed and Cheryl Goplin. Here is an opportunity to get out with bird expert Andy Paulios and pick up som... More »Relaxation & Restoration on the Milwaukee River — 06/03/07 Explore the river by canoe while learning about our Milwaukee River partnership and invasive species management. This free event is open to all. Limit 20 participants.... More »Birding at Devil's Lake with Chuck Heikkinen and Delia Unson — 06/02/07 Join us for a morning of scouring the southern half of Devil's Lake State Park to look for nesting bird species including Veery, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow-throated Vireo, Acadian Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, Blue-winged Warbler, plus possible Cerul... More »15th Annual National Trails Day - Milwaukee, WI — 06/02/07 Learn about native plants, the history of the area, and experienced first the recent improvements first hand along the east and west banks of the Milwaukee River. This is a 2 hour hike along the Beerline Trail, from Gordon Park to North Avenue, acros... More »Pleasure Valley Conservancy — 06/02/07 The 226 acre conservancy includes wooded and open valley bottoms, streams, springs, wetlands, a manmade pond, rugged dolomite-capped hills underlain by sandstone with outcrops that provide scenic views of nearby Blue Mounds. Habitats include: dry oak... More »State Trail Railroad Prairie in Sparta — 06/02/07 Local naturalist Bob Lee will lead the search for small remnants of the original plant community along the bike trail in Sparta. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.... More »Schurch-Thomson & Underwood Prairies — 05/27/07 Here is a chance to see 100,000 shooting stars in bloom. Come see this privately held complex of prairie remnants under management agreement with TPE (Empire-Sauk Chapter). This site is part of the Military Ridge Prairie Heritage Area, a 50,000-acre ... More »Birding at Baxter's Hollow with Aaron Stutz — 05/27/07 Join us for a birding trip to Baxter's Hollow, one of the most scenic areas in the Baraboo Hills. We will search for breeding species like Worm-eating Warbler, Mourning, Cerulean and Hooded Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, both cuckoos and any migrant... More »Shea Prairie — 05/26/07 Come see this newly acquired, 62-acre preserve of TPE (managed by Empire-Sauk Chapter). Shea Prairie is part of the Mounds View Grassland/Prairie Complex, a landscape-scale project of TPE that supports a rich array of grassland birds, original prairi... More »Janesville's Cook Arboretum with Tom Klubertanz — 05/26/07 The Cook Arboretum is one of the premier birding spots in Rock County. It contains a variety of habitat types, including bottomland forest, riparian forest, scrub, field, and conifers. Several forest-interior species are found at the arboretum, inclu... More »Papenfuss Trout Stream Trek with George Howe — 05/26/07 Come explore this private property on a rare opportunity to discover its absolutely gorgeous blufflands, stream valley, and coulees that remain largely undisturbed except for a few well-managed agricultural fields in the valley. Most of the property... More »Door County Festival of Nature: — 05/24/07 Consider this your invitation to explore the rich natural history and unparalleled scenic beauty of the Peninsula ! There’s something here for everyone to enjoy: from sheer walls of dolomite to soft, sandy beaches; from delicate orchids harbored in d... More »Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale — 05/12/07 The Friends of the UW-Madison Arboretum 19th annual
Native Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 12,
2007. In conjunction with this event, we offer the
opportunity to order native plants (including a rain
garden mix, butterfly/hummingbird mi... More »Adopt-A-Tree — 05/05/07 The Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce the 8th annual Adopt-A-Tree event, a program designed to provide for the long term restoration and care of woodlands. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate. Grilled hot dogs,... More »Special Places in Walworth County — 04/23/07 You are cordially invited to
celebrate Earth Day with a presentation sponsored by the Land Trust of Walworth County.
... More »Special Places in Walworth County — 04/23/07 You are cordially invited to celebrate Earth Day with this presentation sponsored by the Land Trust of Walworth County: SPECIAL PLACES IN WALWORTH COUNTY
by Larry Leitner, Principal Biologist,
SE Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
... More »2007 Cabin Fever Lecture Series - A Global Status Report and Future Choices — 04/12/07 Come get the “big picture” about changes in our earth’s land use patterns, ecosystems, climate, and freshwater resources. While not pulling any punches on the challenges facing our local and global communities, Professor Foley brings a spirit ... More »Bayfield Regional Conservancy's Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast — 03/31/07 Please join us for Bayfield Regional Conservancy's 3rd Annual Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Homemade buttermilk pancakes, Bayfield maple syrup, smoked hame, fresh fruit, juice and coffee will be served.... More »Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation's Annual Meeting and Silent Auction — 03/29/07 You are invited to attend our 2007 Annual Meeting at the Irish Cottage, located on Highway 20 in Galena, with keynote speaker, Dr. Kenneth Robertson, a botanist for the Center for Biodiversity at the Illinois Natural History Survey and co-author of t... More »2007 Cabin Fever Lecture Series - Developing a Sustainable Community — 03/29/07 Fresh from an “Eco-Municipality” tour in Sweden, Lisa will describe the successful approach to sustainability which links common principles to a diversity of public and private actions. Using this approach, communities around the world are stren... More »Wings Over Madison Banquet — 03/20/07 Mark your calendar for Madison Audubon's Wings Over Madison spring banquet and raffle, taking place on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. The banquet is open to both members and the public. Featuring Laura Erickson and her program: Owls of Harry Potter!
... More »The Prairie Enthusiasts' Annual Banquet & Conference — 03/10/07 On March 10, 2007, TPE celebrates 20 years of prairie preservation at the 2007 TPE All-Chapter Banquet and Conference. Early Bird Registration is open! (Non-members are welcome.)... More »BMAP Annual Meeting: “Internet tools for landowners” — 03/08/07 Did you ever wonder what your land might have looked like 100 years ago? What plants you might be seeing out there? Whether you have wet or dryland soils? Looking for air and satellite photos of your property? Join Deb as she walks us through some of... More »Drumlin Area Land Trust Annual Meeting & Open House — 03/08/07 The Drumlin Area Land Trust will be having their Annual Meeting and Open House on Thursday March 8th at the Watertown Senior Center. A combined monthly and annual business meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, and the Annual Open House will begin at 7 PM.
... More »2007 Cabin Fever Lecture Series - Geological History of the Baraboo Range — 03/08/07 Bob Dott and John Attig are back with their popular presentation on the geological history of the Baraboo Range. Come join these renowned researchers, teachers and writers for a trip back to our area’s formation and change.... More »Midwest Land Conservation Conference — 03/06/07 The Land Trust Alliance is pleased to present the 7th annual
Midwest Land Conservation Conference
Cultivating Conservation Close to Home
March 6 - 8, 2008| Mundelein, IL
University of St. Mary of the Lake - Conference Center
This... More »Reading of Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” — 03/03/07 A dozen area organizations that share environmental and conservation interests will be represented in a reading of Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” March 3 at the Holmen American Legion starting at 9 a.m.... More »Aldo Leopold Weekend Celebrations Planned Across the State — 03/03/07 Like a prairie fire, Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic is spreading the state of Wisconsin thanks to Aldo Leopold Weekend. From the Northwoods to the Milwaukee metro area, every citizen in the state will be close to one of 28 celebrations on March 3.... More »Coulee Region Reads Leopold event — 03/03/07 As part of a statewide celebration of Aldo Leopold and his classic environmental work, “A Sand County Almanac,” area conservation groups will gather for readings of “Almanac” as well as food, music, displays and hikes.... More »2007 Cabin Fever Lecture Series - Who Cooks for Poor Sam Peabody? — 02/22/07 Ever been haunted by a mysterious avian melody? John Feith to the rescue! Author of several compact discs and a DVD on identifying birds by song, John will help increase our ability to recognize the songs of numerous birds found in the Baraboo Hill... More »Communication Strategies for Conservation — 02/21/07 Land Trust Alliance, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, and Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services are pleased to present "Communication Strategies for Conservation" at the Lewis E. Wint Nature Center, in Clarkston, MI. This day-l... More »Winter's Quiet Beauty in the Kickapoo Valley — 02/17/07 Join us for a mid-winter hike at MVC’s Tunnelville Cliffs property where we will experience the subtle and quite beauty of the Kickapoo Valley. See majestic cliffs, delicate frozen springs and even some of the property’s year-round residents as w... More »Winter Lecture Series: “Opportunities for amphibian and reptile conservation in the driftless area — 02/15/07 The talk will involve the identification, life history and habitat considerations of the species represented in Dane and Iowa counties, especially where there is need and opportunity for conservation. Several live specimens will be on hand so folks c... More »2007 Cabin Fever Lecture Series - Global Warming: Reality & Response — 02/08/07 Jeannine Richards will discuss the scientific basis of global warming and the challenges these changes will pose to our communities. Based on the information presented by Al Gore in “An Inconvenient Truth” this presentation will give you a clear... More »Winter Lecture Series: “What do grasslands have to do with trout anyway?” — 02/08/07 Dave Marshall has recently retired from the Wisconsin DNR where he worked for many years. Dave describes a long term DNR study comparing fish community data for periods prior to and following establishment of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in dri... More »Third Annual (Indoor) Snowshoe Shuffle and Ski — 01/28/07 Please plan to join us to celebrate winter and progress made in efforts by Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation, Inc. Enjoy a wonderful chili dinner, exciting door prizes and more! Details are below, and a flyer is attached. Please help us by extendi... More »Tax Incentives for Private Land Protection, with Stephen J. Small, Esq. — 01/26/07 Stephen Small is a nationally known expert on saving land and taxes using conservation easements and other tax incentives as tools and the author of The Federal Tax Law of Conservation Easements and the series of books Preserving Family Lands. This... More »Corks, Cuisine and Conservation — 01/23/07 The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) is planning its first membership drive and fundraising event called “Corks, Cuisine and Conservation” at The Bayport Cookery. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 23, and will feature sustainable food... More »Conservation Options for Freshwater Resources — 12/08/06 This day-long workshop will be tailored to address the challenges of protecting, managing, and conserving river corridors in the Midwest, particularly those in the Great Lakes watershed. The morning session will focus on information sharing, and the... More »Mequon Nature Preserve Fall Seed, Tool, and Garden Fest — 12/06/06 Ozaukee Washington Land Trust needs volunteers to assist with fall seeding and cleanup at the Mequon Nature Preserve on Wednesday December 6, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Come celebrate another great season of accomplishment, sow seeds in areas undergoing r... More »Glacial Lakes Conservancy's "Celebrating a Decade of Trust " — 12/02/06 Please join Glacial Lakes Conservancy for a special tenth anniversary event marking the Conservancy's Founding, "Celebrating a Decade of Trust." Vicki Elkin, Stewardship Campaign Director of Gathering Waters Conservancy, will speak about the Knowles-... More »Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Annual Meeting — 12/02/06 Please join Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation for this year’s Annual Meeting, which will take place at Timmer’s on the Lake, a restaurant located at 5151 Timmer’s Bay Road, in the Town of West Bend, on December 2, at 9:30 a.m.
Vicki Elkin... More »Help Open New Education Center — 11/29/06 Jump-start your day by volunteering at the Mequon Nature Preserve. We need your help with a variety of grounds and facilities projects in and around our Pieper Power Education Center to get it ready for community use. Volunteer projects range from ce... More »Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation Photo Contest — 11/20/06 Digital photo buffs are invited to participate in a contest being conducted by Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation, Inc., a Wisconsin land trust organization.
Outdoor photos featuring Wisconsin’s natural treasures may be submitted via email to A... More »Making My land Secure: Funding and Grant Resources for Land Conservation — 11/14/06 North Central Conservancy Trust presents a program which will address funding and grant resources for public and private land conservancy. NCCT has assembled a panel of 5 individuals uniquely qualified to provide technical and practical information.... More »Mississippi Valley Conservancy 9th Annual Banquet — 11/09/06 Circle Thursday, November 9th on your social calendar and save the date for the next MVC Annual Banquet! The gala evening will be held at Piggy's Restaurant, located in a historic building at 501 Front Street in downtown La Crosse. There will be gr... More »Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers Annual Meeting & Social — 10/26/06 You are invited to the Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers' Annual Meeting, Benefit and Social on Thursday, October 26.
See Shirley Jeffrey's Menomonee River photographs at Milwaukee's premier photography gallery. Wallis Menozzi, poet and au... More »Upper Midwest Audubon Conference – Making time for birds and nature — 10/14/06 Open to all, the conference is organized by Wisconsin Audubon Council for Audubon chapters and members in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Featured speakers include: John Flicker, President, National Audubon Society, New York, NY; Jim ... More »No Bird Left Behind – Bird interactions with tall structures and how to reduce the risk — 10/13/06 Noel Cutright, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, will keynote the conference. Experts on bird collisions and tall structures will present information and participants will have an opportunity to discuss and propose solutions.
Speakers... More »Parade of Preserves - Fitzsimmons Woods — 10/07/06 Join the Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Fitzsimmons Woods property on October 7.... More »Green/Rock Audubon Society Annual Meeting & Dinner — 09/30/06 The Green/Rock Audubon Society, known as GRAS, will hold its annual meeting and dinner 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Speth's Restaurant (formerly Prospector's Restaurant) on Exchange Street in downtown Brodhead. The cost of the dinner is $15. A short ... More »Parade of Preserves - Lulu Lake Preserve — 09/23/06 Join the Nature Conservancy in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Lulu Lake Preserve property on September 23.
... More »Parade of Preserves - Wild Rivers Legacy Forest — 09/23/06 Join the Nature Conservancy in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Wild Rivers Legacy Forest property on September 23.... More »Parade of Preserves - Faville Grove — 09/17/06 Join the Madison Audubon Society in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Faville Grove Sanctuary on September 17.... More »Forever Wild--2006 Concert Tour — 09/16/06 Madison will have a rare opportunity to meet America’s one-of-a-kind wilderness troubadour when Forever Wild—2006 comes to the EF Schwan Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 16. The Performing Arts center is located at 4400 Mo... More »Prairies, Forests, and Effigy Mounds Above the Mighty Mississippi — 09/16/06 You will be led by Jim Gallagher, MVC board member and former director of the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, on an all around enjoyable nature hike at the Cassville Bluffs State Natural Area. See the legendary Chinquapin Oak which is rarely ... More »Parade of Preserves - Holland Sand Prairie — 09/09/06 Join the Mississippi Valley Conservancy in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Holland Sand Prairie property on September 9.... More »Hot Chili, Cool Blues — 08/25/06 The Waukesha Land Conservancy will be having its bi-annual Hot Chili,
Cool Blues family event at the Fish Hatchery on Main Street in Delafield on
Aug 25 from 6PM- 10 PM.... More »OWLT Fish and Steak Broil — 08/20/06 August 20 marks the 14th annual OWLT Fish Boil. This year’s event features some old traditions and some changes. The menu will include broiled whitefish and roasted tenderloin. James Jones of the Linden Inn, which is located on Big Cedar Lake north... More »Up the Bluff for a Birdseye View — 08/12/06 Regional Ecologist (and former MVC staff member!) Armund Bartz will lead you up the steep slope of MVC's preserve at the Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area to see first hand the restoration of the native prairie habitat. MVC staff and volunteers ... More »Parade of Preserves - Hickory Hills — 08/10/06 Join the Natural Heritage Land Trust in celebrating the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund with this tour of the Hickory Hills property.... More »DNR's Green Tier Program and Land Use — 08/07/06 Imagine a world where efficiency and innovation are not limited by regulatory boundaries. Imagine your capacity for sustainable growth and environmental performance in a flexible, collaborative system. The DNR’s innovative new Green Tier program es... More »Aquatic Adventures and Draw Down Delights — 08/05/06 Gretchen Benjamin, MVC board member and Mississippi River ecologist, will take you on a boat tour of the Mississippi's Pool 5 during a 'drawdown.' Pool 5's water level will be 'drawn down' about 18 inches to expose mudflats and create optimum growi... More »Bayfield Regional Conservancy 10th Anniversary Reception — 08/03/06 This year, Bayfield Regional Conservancy is celebrating 10 successful years of protecting natural and scenic areas in Northwest Wisconsin. Please celebrate with us.... More » Legacy Center Building Site Open Houses — 07/24/06 As the construction of the Leopold Legacy Center progresses, unique technologies will be installed that will make it extremely energy and water efficient. Join ALF staff and industry experts on the first of two open house tours of the site that will ... More »On Top of La Crosse — 07/22/06 Come explore our newly acquired Medary Quarry property with our very own George Howe as your guide. Dry prairie, oak savannah, dry forest, and rock shelves are just some of the features that you will see on the tour. Accompany that with the presenc... More »3rd Annual Mai Tai No Tai — 07/15/06 Geneva Lake Conservancy invites you to join the Conservancy for a night of tiki-tastic fun! The party starts at 6:30pm. And remember, grass skirts and crazy shirts are welcome! Tickets are $100 per person, which includes dinner, open bar till dinn... More »Tour of Faville Grove Sanctuary — 07/15/06 We will tour Faville Grove Sanctuary east. This combination of land includes restored prairie and wetlands. The trip will last two to three hours and provide an excellent opportunity to see the prairie in its summer colors. In addition to prairie flo... More »Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust’s Tenth Anniversary Picnic — 07/15/06 The Land Trust’s Tenth Anniversary Picnic is open to all. Come celebrate with us and find out what the land trust is all about. RSVP by July 7th by calling 920.738.7265 OR by emailing newlt@newlt.org.
Donations will be requested for food and c... More »Tipping Points on Planet Earth: Are We Close to the Edge? — 07/10/06 Humans are fundamentally changing the global environment. The sky above us now contains significant additions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases that are warming the planet. The fresh water that flows from land to ocean is now ext... More »Touring the Leopold Pine Harvest — 06/26/06 The Leopold Foundation’s careful thinning of the Leopold pines this winter was a significant step – and one that will lead to a slow, but steady, improvement in tree health. Come on a walking tour with ALF Ecologist Steve Swenson and a representa... More »Gala in the Garden — 06/25/06 The Geneva Lake Conservancy invites you to gather your family & friends for a Sunday Brunch and Social on the lake! Brunch starts at 12 noon. Tickets are $80 per person. All proceeds to benefit the Conservancy.... More »Tall Pines Conservancy’s Annual Meeting & Pig Roast Dinner Celebration Party — 06/23/06 Please join us in celebrating our first PDR Purchase Development Rights) agreement on the Kieckhefer Farm in Merton, WI. This evening will begin with cocktails and walking tours of the property followed by a Pig Roast Dinner and Annual Meeting.
... More »Prairie Roots--Prairie Patterns--Prairie Communities Traveling Photography Exhibit — 06/17/06 You're invited to The Prairie Enthusiasts traveling photography exhibit exploring historical, artistic, and scientific elements of prairie and oak savannas and the enthusiastic people who care for them. Go to www.theprairieenthusiasts.org for special... More »Little Grass on the Prairie: Prairie Plant Identification and Habitat — 06/10/06 Wondering what the tiny seedlings in your prairie will be when they grow up? Have trouble telling grasses apart? Don’t know your goldenrods as well as you’d like to? Join us for a morning on the prairie. We will help you build a toolbox of tips a... More »Northwoods Land Trust Field Tour & Annual Meeting — 06/06/06 You are cordially invited to the Northwoods Land Trust Field Tour & 2006 Annual Meeting. Leaving from Trees for Tomorrow at 9am, we will carpool to two conservation easement sites by Snipe Lake. The Theodosia and Melanie Kern property includes 56 ac... More »Tour the Historic Thomas Barn — 05/21/06 The Driftless Area Land Conservancy invites you to join their tour of the Historic Thomas Barn, which is located on neighboring
private property. Originally completed in 1881, this large and handsome barn was added to both the state and national reg... More »Tour the Barneveld Prairie State Natural Area — 05/21/06 The Driftless Area Land Conservancy invites you to join their tour of the Barneveld Prairie State Natural Area. This tallgrass
prairie remnant in the Nature Conservancy Preserve contains a remarkable diversity of plant species, and provides habitat... More »Your Land, Your Vision Seminar — 05/20/06 Feel overwhelmed by the number of options for managing your land? Don’t even know where to start? Let us help you sort it out. In this workshop, experts take you through the process of defining effective stewardship goals specific to you, and th... More »Multimedia Light Show on the Escarpment — 05/19/06 Geological history comes to light on a 7-story cliff as projection artist, Pamela Vasquez presents "Beneath the Layers," an interpretation of the Niagara Escarpment. Seated in the natural amphitheater of an abandoned quarry, viewers will watch a foss... More »Reptiles and Amphibians of Wisconsin — 05/13/06 Need help telling a toad from a treefrog? Not sure about the difference between a Redbelly snake and a Blue Racer? This workshop will introduce you to the snakes, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles who share the state with us. These fascinatin... More »Klingler Fox Hill Nature Conservancy Bird Hike — 05/04/06 The Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation is celebrating spring with a May 4 bird hike at the Klingler Fox Hill Nature Conservancy in the town of West Bend. The 145-acre conservancy is home to dozens of migratory birds who are settling in again after s... More »Natural Heritage Land Trust’s Stewardship Awards Celebration — 04/27/06 The Natural Heritage Land Trust’s Stewardship Awards Celebration will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Monona Terrace in Madison from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
At its Stewardship Awards Celebration, the Land Trust will honor David Ripp, C... More »Buy a book and benefit our work: Natural Heritage Land Trust — 04/18/06 Birds, books, and Barnes & Noble have teamed up to help the Natural Heritage Land Trust (and other non-profit organizations.)
If you buy a book on Tuesday, April 18 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 1 East Town Mall in Madison, the bookseller ... More »Prairie Smoke: An Introduction to Prescribed Fire — 04/08/06 A one-day version of our popular prescribed fire training. This class is geared for people with no prior burn experience. Students will learn about the ecology of fire, prescribed burn equipment and methodology, and how to function as part of a team ... More »Art of Nature Opening Night Reception — 04/07/06 You are cordially invited to attend the Art of Nature Opening Night Reception with the exhibiting artists.
The Friends of the Franklin Public Library, the Franklin Cultural Center, and
the Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy, in cooperation wit... More »Fire on the Prairie: Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Land Management — 04/04/06 This two-day course will cover the ecology of fire, fire behavior principles, and the elements of fire management planning, all with a particular focus on prairie, savanna, and wetland ecosystems. All participants will operate basic fire management ... More »Prescribed Fire Burn School At the Aldo Leopold Nature Center — 04/01/06 Instructor, Tom Aranow, will provide a fundamental understanding of fire
behavior and the use of basic techniques for prescribed burns initiated
for the purposes of ecological management. Tom Aranow has been
participating in and conducting prescri... More »West Wisconsin Land Trust Annual Member Meeting — 03/23/06 Join the West Wisconsin Land Trust for its 2006 Annual Member Meeting. The program includes a viewing of "Conservation Kaleidoscope: A Video Documentary of Conservation in Western Wisconsin" by Dave Carlson, host of "Northland Adventures".... More »Landowner Incentive Program: Rare Species Management and a New Cost-Sharing Opportunity — 03/22/06 This workshop, offered in Madison and LaFarge in collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR, will help landowners apply for the new Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) grants. The workshop will provide landowners with a thorough understanding of the DNR cost... More »Landowner Incentive Program: Rare Species Management and a New Cost-Sharing Opportunity — 03/21/06 This workshop, offered in Madison and LaFarge in collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR, will help landowners apply for the new Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) grants. The workshop will provide landowners with a thorough understanding of the DNR cost... More »Driftless Area Land Conservancy's 2006 Member Meeting — 02/26/06 Celebrate our success in 2005 and share our vision for the future. This year's event features a special presentation by Dick Cates, a local beef producer of Cates Family Farm, on the future of grass-based farming in the Driftless Area and the Working... More »Natural Heritage Land Trust Receives Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant — 01/30/06 Please join us on Monday, January 30, when DNR Secretary Scott Hassett presents the Natural Heritage Land Trust with a $226,000 grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to help purchase 350 acres of land at Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area in Rock... More »Winter Sleuths: Dormant Season Tree and Plant Identification — 01/28/06 Developing a “hands-on” ability to identify winter trees and shrubs will be the focus of this field class, with winter an ideal time to read the forest landscape. Learning the tricks for using bark, leaf scars, buds, branch form, and fruits as cl... More »Pathways to the Future: Conservation Corridors and You — 11/15/05 The North Central Conservancy Trust is having a special presentation by Mike
Dombeck, titled "Pathways to the Future: Conservation Corridors and You."
Mike Dombeck is the former Chief of the US Forest Service and former
Director USDI Bureau o... More »Achieving Conservation Goals Through Smart Growth — 09/10/05 ... More »Parade of Preserves: Huiras Lake State Natural Area — 08/20/05 In the last 15 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Fund has protected over 335,000 acres of ecologically and culturally important land in Wisconsin.... More »Parade of Preserves: Wayward Beaver Lodge — 08/20/05 In the last 15 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Fund has protected over 335,000 acres of ecologically and culturally important land in Wisconsin.... More »Parade of Preserves: Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area — 08/06/05 ... More »Parade of Preserves: Maiden Rock Bluff and Pine Creek — 07/16/05 ... More »Parade of Preserves: Swamplovers Property Dedication — 06/25/05 ... More »Parade of Preserves: Bay Shore Blufflands Preserve — 06/25/05 ... More »La Crosse River State Trail’s Rockland Prairie — 02/28/01 Downy phlox, Hoary Puccoon, Columbine, Violets and Great Solomon’s Seal are likely to be in bloom along the trail. This will be a leisurely walk on level terrain.
Time: 1:30 pm
Trip Leader: Bob Lee (608-486-2154)
Directions: Meet in Rocklan... More »Submit
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