On July 28th we packed the GWC staffers into a minivan and headed up to the West Bend area to do some field work on one of Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust’s fee-title properties. We feel lucky to work with and for land trusts, whether it’s in our offices finding solutions to administrative and strategic issues or by pulling thistles and burdock in former pastures. To us it represents another way people can help land trusts do their work better.
On this particular steamy Friday we all benefited from the experience; the land trust gained a few more volunteers and we spent a terrific day amongst friends getting our hands dirty. We see as much value in protecting land as in stewarding it. To be able to participate in this work is
an honor and also fun.
OWLT has a full calendar of volunteer activities and events all summer long. They’re also our pick for Land Trust of the Year and will be coming down to Madison on September 29th to celebrate with us. One way or another, we encourage you to join us in celebrating this organization’s great work protecting the places that make Wisconsin special in Ozaukee and Washington Counties.
