Events Calendar
This calendar features events hosted by land trusts around the state. We do our best to keep this calendar of events updated, but sometimes events are canceled without our knowledge. Before you go to an event, check on the event details with the event host.
Thank you! Enjoy Wisconsin’s special places.
Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony & Celebration
Schmeeckle Reserve Pankowski: Amphitheater 2419 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United StatesCelebrate 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dr. Bob Freckmann with Gathering Waters and North Central Conservancy Trust.
The Amazing World of Bats
Madeline Island Museum 226 Colonel Woods Avenue, La Pointe, WI, United StatesJoin Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve to learn about the bats of Wisconsin.
Field Trip for Kids: All About Owls!
Turville Point Conservation Park 1202 Olin-Turville Court, Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesGrab the kids and join the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance for a fun morning outdoors learning about owls!
Butterfly Discovery Event
Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, WI, United StatesExplore the beautiful world of butterflies with Landmark Conservancy guided by Beaver Creek Reserve naturalists Jim Schwiebert and Megan Giefer!
Stewardship of Maritime Heritage in the Great Lakes
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United StatesJoin the Ridges Sanctuary to look at and discuss shipwreck artifacts.
Cocktails for Conservation Cruise
Port Washington Harbor Dock 106 Lake St, Port Washington, WI, United StatesJoin the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust and the River Revitalization Foundation for a cruise on Lake Michigan.
Project Riverine Early Detectors (RED) Training
St. Croix Falls Public Library 230 N Washington St, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin the Ridges Sanctuary to look at and discuss shipwreck artifacts.
Photography Day
Helen Rohner Children’s Fishing Park 159 Elkhorn Road, Williams Bay, WI, United StatesHone your photography skills with a free nature photography class offered by Geneva Lake Conservancy.
Buck Moon Rise Celebration
Peterson Island Woods Preserve Oak Park Rd, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United StatesExperience the full moon rise with Kettle Moraine Land Trust around a campfire with story selections from the Matheson Memorial Library.
Electrofishing at Black Earth Creek
H.M. Zander Community Nature Park 1724 Main St, Cross Plains, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin Groundswell Conservancy and the Wisconsin DNR for an electrofishing demonstration.
Jewels of the Sky: Attracting & Protecting Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Online Virtual EventJoin Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance to learn all about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
Waters for Wildlife Paddle
Root River Environmental Education Community Center 1301 West 6th St, Racine, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin Root Pike Watershed Initiative Network for trivia, kayaking, and a discussion about common water pollutants.
Summer Celebration
Yerkes Observatory 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United StatesHear from author and special guest speaker Doug Tallamy at Geneva Lake Conservancy's Summer Celebration.
Androne Woods Botany Blitz
Androne Woods 7101 W Cleophas Rd, Beloit, Wisconsin, United StatesIdentify all plant species that can be found off-trail at this Green-Rock Audubon Society property.
Summer Gathering
To Be Determined WI, United StatesEnjoy prairies and savannas with three days of hikes, learning and socializing with the Prairie Enthusiasts.
Munch & Learn: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
West Bend Town Hall 6355 County Rd Z, West Bend, WI, United StatesJoin Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation for their Munch & Learn Series featuring the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
River Revitalization Foundation 30 Year Celebration
Indeed Brewing Co. 530 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCelebrate the River Revitalization Foundation's 30th year at Indeed Brewing Co.
Family Education Day
White River County Park 6503 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva, WI, United StatesEnjoy a raptor presentation with Geneva Lake Conservancy at this family-friendly event.
Goose Pond Prairies
Goose Pond Sanctuary W7503 Kampen Road, Arlington, WI, United StatesJoin Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance for this mostly sitting tour of Goose Pond Sanctuary's restored mesic prairies.
Loon Ladies Annual Sale
Half Moon Lake 200th Ave, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, United StatesCheck out Half Moon Lake Conservancy's Loon Ladies annual merchandise sale.
The Buzz About Bees
Oak Road Nature Preserve 6391 Oak Road, Egg Harbor, WI, United StatesJoin the Door County Land Trust to discover the fascinating and overlooked world of native bees.
Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area Bog Hike
Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area Sugar Camp, WI, United StatesExplore bogs at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area with Northwoods Land Trust.
16th Annual Ride to the Barns
Camp Quad 6886 County Road Q (Hwy Q & Hwy 83), Hartford, WI, United StatesRide your bike with Tall Pines Conservancy during the 2024 Ride to the Barns, a benefit for farmland conservation in Lake Country.
Ice Age Trail Crew Trailbuilding: Plover River Segment, Marathon County
Plover River Segment Aniwa, WI, United StatesHelp build puncheon, solidify tread with granite boulders, and maintain the existing tread with the Ice Age Trail Alliance in Marathon County.
Summer in the Sanctuary
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United StatesExplore the Ridges Nature Center and Hidden Brook Boardwalk with nature-themed stations during this family-friendly summer event.
Pollinator Walk at Willow Creek Preserve
Willow Creek Preserve New Jersey Ave, Sheboygan, WI, United StatesLearn about the importance of pollinator diversity and prairie plants through this hike with the Glacial Lakes Conservancy.
Tour of Baird Creek Watershed Properties: The Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Baird Creek Greenway (Lower Parking Lot) 324 Baird Creek Rd/Danz Ave, Green Bay, WI, United StatesTour two restored properties boasting native prairie with the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation.
Gardens & Gazing Event
Villa St. Joseph W2658 WI-33, La Crosse, WI, United StatesTake in the beauty with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy of the La Crosse area blufflands on this ridgetop hike, followed by a garden tour and stargazing.
Cave of the Mounds Tour
Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI, United StatesExplore Cave of the Mounds with the Groundswell Conservancy on a free tour. Before touring the cave, learn how conservation plays a role in protecting this special place.
Summer Moon Rise Celebration and Campfire
Price Park Conservancy N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, WI, United StatesCelebrate the rise of the Sturgeon Moon with a campfire and story selections from the Matheson Memorial Library hosted by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust.
Trailtessa: Be CREATIVE – Bee Pollinator Helper
Milton Public Library & Story Gardens 430 E High St, Milton, United StatesIgnite your artistic abilities to support pollinators with the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Create clay decorative stones and paint a large-scale mural celebrating bees.
Small Nature Photo Contest Reception
Green Grocer 24 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, WI, United StatesCelebrate the winners of Geneva Lake Conservancy's photo contest at a reception at Green Grocer. Refreshments provided.
Natural Resources Foundation Field Trip at Anglin Family Nature Preserve
Anglin Family Nature Preserve Lake Ivanhoe, WI, United StatesOn this Natural Resources Foundation field trip with Geneva Lake Conservancy, enjoy a history hike to view the Anglin Family Nature Preserve.
Mane Event
Neubauer Farm 5551 Short Road, Racine, WI, United StatesSearch for scavenger hunt items on horseback. Ride your horse on marked trails through Caledonia Conservancy's private lands. Take a picture of items you find for raffle tickets.
Forest Bathing at Gooseville Creek Preserve Conservation
Gooseville Creek Preserve Gooseville, Wisconsin, United StatesTake your appreciation for nature to a new level by learning the wonders of forest bathing during a hike hosted by the Glacial Lakes Conservancy.
Interpretive Geology Hike in Northeastern Marathon County
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park 235890 County Road Y, Aniwa, WI, United StatesLearn about the glacial and geologic forces that shaped Marathon County during interpretive hikes with North Central Conservancy Trust.
Autumn Gathering
Colman Woods W4486 N Lake Shore Dr, Williams Bay, WI, United StatesJoin this autumn gathering hosted by the Geneva Lake Conservancy to hear from special guest speaker, author Dan Egan.
Mushroom Foray
To Be Determined WI, United StatesExplore the fascinating world of fungi with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy as knowledgeable mycologists guide participants on a hike through a wooded property.
Nature Journaling at Hunner Preserve
Hunner Preserve Denmark, WI, United StatesImprove your appreciation of different species through field sketching with Glacial Lakes Conservancy.
Ice Age Trail Crew Trailbuilding: Greenbush Segment, Sheboygan County
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Campbellsport, WI, United StatesCraft brand-new tread and create a new route for the Ice Age Trail Alliance just south of Hwy 23, moving it from a paved multi-use trail to a beautiful landscape of deep kettles and big trees.
Oak Savanna Restoration Step-by-Step
Wild Oaks Preserve 277 Brunson Rd, Belleville, WI, United StatesHike and learn at an oak savanna restoration in progress at Wild Oaks Preserve, a collaborative project of Driftless Area Land Conservancy and BadgerLand Foundation.
Prairie Tour at Seno K/RLT
Seno K/RLT Conservancy 3606 Dyer Lake Road, Burlington, WI, United StatesStroll through the Seno Woodland Center’s prairie restoration to learn about prairie ecology and efforts to preserve this incredible habitat.
Harvest Moon Celebration
Beulah Bluff Preserve N9026 Bakavi Way, East Troy, WI, United StatesCelebrate the rise of the Harvest Moon with the Kettle Moraine Land Trust where there will be a campfire and story selections from the Matheson Memorial Library.
Annual Harvest Dinner & Anniversary Celebration
Bukolt Lodge 100 Bukolt Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United StatesEnjoy an evening of celebration of the North Central Conservancy Trust's 30th anniversary and conservation success in Central Wisconsin with live music, local food, silent auction, drinks, and friends.
Nature Hike at Sidney Woodland Preserve
Sidney Woodland Preserve N. Dexter Ave. & N. Sidney Pl., Glendale, WI, United StatesJoin the Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy on a guided tour of this little gem of a preserve that is a haven for plant communities.
Treasures of Oz Eco-Tour
Virmond County Park 10606 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI, United StatesExplore unique sites with docents and learn about natural features like a floating staircase to Lake Michigan and local history with the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust.
Fall Leaf Art at Natureland Park
Natureland Park W8338 Territorial Road, Whitewater, WI, United StatesLet the autumn season inspire you. Join the Kettle Moraine Land Trust to make leaf art, pressed leaf collages, leaf rubbings, and leaf pounding prints.
Fall Prairies at Faville Grove
Faville Grove Sanctuary W7480 Prairie Lane, Lake Mills, WI, United StatesImmerse yourself in the textures, colors, sounds, and smells of fall at Faville Grove with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
Armchair Conservation: Collecting and Processing Native Plant Seed
Online Virtual EventTune into this virtual program hosted by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust to learn about the process of collecting native plant seeds.
Prairie Seed Collection at Price Park
Price Park Conservancy N6418 Hodunk Rd, Elkhorn, WI, United StatesVolunteer with Kettle Moraine Land Trust to collect native plant seeds and support habitat restoration efforts at the conservancy.
Hackmatack Seed Picking
Hackmatack Turner Tract Preserve N541 County Highway H, Genoa City, WI, United StatesJoin Geneva Lake Conservancy and Kettle Moraine Land Trust volunteers to collect seeds at the Hackmatack Turner Tract.
Hike the Heights at Minocqua Winter Park
Minocqua Winter Park 7588 Squirrel Hill Road, Minocqua, WI, United StatesHike with the Northwoods Land Trust to visit the two highest points at the popular winter recreation facility and view the beginning of fall colors.