Wisconsin Land Trust Days
Wisconsin Land Trust Days is an annual series of events hosted by land trusts in July, August, and September!
During Land Trust Days, you can join land trusts for a variety of outdoor activities hosted on land trust properties, such as:
- Hike Wisconsin’s prairies, forests, and bogs
- Celebrate conservation milestones
- Paddle through iconic waterways
- Help build part of the historic Ice Age National Scenic Trail
- Search for plants and pollinators
- Discover the impact of urban conservation
- Soothe your soul with art and mindfulness
- Cycle through beautiful countryside
- Learn about birds and other wildlife, and more!
We’re working on adding 2026 Land Trust Days events to our calendar and are excited to share all the details soon!
Get a printed copy of the Land Trust Days event calendar
In 2026, land trusts are hosting 42 events during Land Trust Days!
You can request a calendar to learn more about what’s happening during Land Trust Days. We’ll send the calendar in the mail at no cost.
Before you explore, get your Wisconsin Nature Guide
The nature guide will help you identify many common plants, animals, and other wildlife as you explore Wisconsin’s natural places. We’ll send you a copy of the guide in the mail at no cost when you complete this form.
Gathering Waters creates tools like this to help you enjoy natural places. As a nonprofit environmental organization, we help people like you learn more about how to protect and enjoy Wisconsin’s land, water, and wildlife.
YETI Prize Drawing
Did you attend a Land Trust Days event? Have you visited a land trust property recently?
We want to hear about your experience!
Every year, Gathering Waters gives out YETI prizes through a random drawing for people who participate in Wisconsin Land Trust Days.
To enter the drawing, all you have to do is attend an event or visit a protected property, then fill out this form to tell us about your experience.
Five prizes are awarded, including a grand prize of a YETI cooler and four YETI tumblers.
Entries are accepted through September 30. Drawing winners will be selected in early October and notified by email.
Watch Discover Wisconsin's Land Trust Days episode
Explore on your own with a list of independent adventures
Learn how nature works for us and the value of land conservation
Special thanks to these 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days sponsors!
If you or your organization would like to partner with Gathering Waters to promote Wisconsin Land Trust Days or join our advocacy efforts, please reach out to Danni Niles, Director of Philanthropy, at (608) 251-9131 ext. 18 or danni@gatheringwaters.org.
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Wings & Wild Places
McCarthy Youth and Conservation County Park 4841 County Highway TT, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, United StatesGather with others in the conservation community and let the butterflies inspire your next great Wisconsin adventure. Join Gathering Waters for a magical butterfly release to celebrate the launch of 2026 Wisconsin Land Trust Days!
