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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
Honoring Our Conservation Leaders
On a beautiful September night, nearly 300 people from across the state gathered for our 11th Annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration to honor some of Wisconsin’s most inspiring conservation
Protecting the Mississippi — One Farm at a Time
Flowing 2,300 miles through the heart of America, the Mississippi River provides water, food, industry, habitat for wildlife and recreation for millions of people. Clearly this is one natural resource
Sustaining the Lifeblood of Our Great State: A Thank You to Dan Lemke
“Wisconsin’s forestlands are the lifeblood of our great state. They provide us with clean air and water, vital fish and wildlife habitat, countless recreational opportunities, and a supply of natural
On behalf of Wisconsin’s farms, natural resources and ag economy: Thank you, Tom!
Tom Lyon, one of this year’s winners of the Rod Nilsestuen Award for Working Land Preservation, has been dedicated to farmland protection for over 25 years. Tom was a successful agribusiness
What Inspires You?
Do you have an inspiring photo of one of Wisconsin’s special places? Maybe an essay or poem you wrote about a special place you go to relax on the weekend
