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Door County Land Trust Announces Emily Wood As Executive Director
Emily Wood has been appointed the new executive director of the Door County Land Trust, replacing Tom Clay, who left the organization in March.
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260 Acres Added to Mounds View Grasslands
The Prairie Enthusiasts recently announced the acquisition of over 260 additional acres that will be added to Mounds View Grassland, an existing 570-acre preserve.
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New Hiking Trail Constructed on Iola Winter Sports Club Property
Hikers will soon have a new stretch of Ice Age National Scenic Trail to enjoy in northern Waupaca County, thanks to volunteers that helped construct a hiking trail on the Iola Winter Sports Club property.
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Mountain Bike Skills Park at Baird Creek Closer to Reality
Three mountain bike skills courses are closer to reality at the Baird Creek Greenway in Green Bay. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses are planned to cater to both novice riders and seasoned veterans.
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805-Acre Bacon Coulee Protected Forever Through Conservation Easement
Joe and Betsy Bacon placed their 801-acre property in a conservation easement with Landmark Conservancy to ensure its permanent protection.
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New Staircase and Plant Survey Underway at Devil’s Punchbowl
A new staircase at Landmark Conservancy’s iconic Devil’s Punchbowl in Menomonie is under construction and expected to be completed in July.
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North Central Conservancy Trust Plants Native Species on Bukolt Island
More than 50 volunteers helped North Central Conservancy Trust plant about 2,000 native plants on Bukolt Island to support pollinators.
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Telemark Forest Preserve Will Be Permanently Protected
Landmark Conservancy announced that it has secured the funding to move forward with the purchase of the 218-acre Telemark Forest Preserve in Cable, Wisconsin.
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Glacial Lakes Conservancy Protects 233 Acres Through Conservation Easement
Glacial Lakes Conservancy permanently protected 233 acres in Fond du Lac County through a conservation easement with The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.
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Mississippi Valley Conservancy Adds to Growing Corridor of Protected Land
Mississippi Valley Conservancy has purchased 1,600 acres of rugged land along the lower Kickapoo River for permanent protection.
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Julie Smith Joins Kinnickinnic River Land Trust as Executive Director
Julie Smith joined Kinnickinnic River Land Trust as their new Executive Director.
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Two New Properties Protected by Driftless Area Land Conservancy
With the purchase of Ringelstetter Wetland and a private landowner’s voluntary protection of their property near Blue Mounds via a conservation easement, Driftless Area Land Conservancy now has 7,989 acres protected.