We’re excited to share more details with you about the 2026 Wisconsin Land Trust Conference!
WHAT is this event? A networking, training, and energizing conference.
WHO is invited? You and everyone interested in land conservation in Wisconsin.
WHEN is it? March 11-13, 2026
WHERE will it be? Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Read on for a preview of what to expect, and find all the details about the conference here.
Location and Lodging
The 2026 Wisconsin Land Trust Conference will be held at the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. The conference center sits on the 7th floor of the historic Plankinton Building. Secured parking is also available in a connected, covered garage.
Lodging for the 2026 conference will be available at the nearby Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown Hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of the conference venue (about 1 block away). Take advantage of our group rate by booking here. The cutoff date for the room block is Tuesday, February 10.
Conference Sessions
You’ll be able to attend a variety of traditional conference sessions, a field trip, two working breakfasts, and other networking opportunities.
This year, our breakout sessions will cover land protection and stewardship, communications and outreach, advocacy and policy issues, fundraising and development, leadership and strategic planning, and finance and operations.
All sessions will be 90 minutes long in order to ensure there is enough time for interactive activities and Q&A. There are five blocks of sessions throughout the conference, labeled as block A-E in the conference schedule. There will be up to four sessions to choose from in each time block.
Session presenters include experts from Bold Bison, By the Brujas, and the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Additional information will be added to the conference schedule as sessions are confirmed.
Field Trip
On Wednesday, March 11, join us for a field trip to some of Restoring Lands’ properties in the Milwaukee River Watershed.
Networking
Make time for networking and fun! After the field trip on Wednesday, March 11, we’re planning a group dinner at a restaurant in downtown Milwaukee.
On Thursday, March 12, connect with your peers in similar roles over breakfast and enjoy a networking happy hour plus food Thursday evening at the Third Street Market Hall.
Registration
Early bird registration ends Saturday, January 31. Register now to take advantage of reduced registration rates!