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Land Trusts, Protecting our Food
Local farms are so important; they provide fresh, sustainable food from places that we know. And, you may not often think about it, but food is one thing that connects
The Importance of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Recently the Green Bay Press Gazette, among various other major media outlets around the Great Lakes region, published editorials prompted by the Healing Our Waters Coalition. As a member of the Coalition
Years in the Making
Local land trusts are in the business of conservation in perpetuity so by their nature they must practice patience, and have compassion for the land AND the people in order
Cates Family Farm, Wins!
Agriculture and food production are the foundation of Wisconsin’s social fabric and economy— it’s a more than $50 billion industry. And one that depends on the state’s agricultural and forestry lands.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Herb Behnke
Wisconsin has lost another great conservationist. Herbert Frederick “Herb” Behnke, age 88 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 8, in Shawano. In honor of his legacy, we
With Many Thanks, to You
With 2013 winding to a close, we’ve been thinking about all that’s happened over the course of the last year and one theme pops up time and time again: all the
A New Piece of the Puzzle in Green Bay
The Baird Creek Parkway continues to grow by leaps and bounds, most recently because of a 34-acre acquisition on the eastern edge of the park within the city of Green Bay. For
Rooting Kids in Conservation
Do you remember your first job? Perhaps it was bagging groceries, babysitting, or mowing a neighbor’s lawn. These early experiences may not lead directly into dream jobs, but they do
Remembering Dr. Noel Cutright
We are saddened to report that Dr. Noel Cutright passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, at his home outside West Bend, with his loving and devoted wife
Building Trails, Cultivating Values
Here’s the story of some very smart schools that recognize the importance of environmental education and are taking advantage of opportunities provided by their local land trust, to get their
One Heckuva (True) Fish Tale
Protected Land, Healthy Water, Happy Fish…. Each year Wisconsin’s Northern Pike begin an annual migration to reach their spawning grounds in temporary shallow wetlands. This fascinating pilgrimage is not new,
FarmAbility: Building Bridges with the Community
Focusing on the belief that a strong community connection with agriculture is integral to our economic health, retaining our heritage and quality of life, and living sustainably, Leelanau Conservancy in Michigan designed