"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" ~ John Muir
The Mission Continues!
Though these times are challenging, GLC continues to be dedicated to protecting the land and water resources in the Lake Michigan Watershed. Community contribution and engagement remains the lifeblood of our organization. Your support mean everything to us. Any donation that is meaningful to you is truly meaningful to us. Check out the "Get Involved" tab at the top of this page for other ways to consider contributing to the cause, or simply stay engaged by registering for an upcoming event. We are offering several exciting, outdoor events later this Summer and Fall. Read more below...
Morning Mindfulness at Willow Creek Preserve
Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 am
oin Trisha, Director of Mental Health and Advoccy at Mental Health America (MHA) in Sheboygan County, and Alex, a certified and licensed yoga teacher and health coach, for a morning of mindfulness in nature. Forest bathing exercises and a nature inspired gentle yoga practice in the beautiful Willow Creek Preserve. Social distancing guidelines will be followed within this safe, open air outdoor space. Masks encouraged, but optional.
Your registration donation will benefit both MHA and Glacial Lakes Conservancy. Suggested minimum donation of $10 per guest can be made online by using the donate tab at the top of this page, or you can mail a check to:
Glacial Lakes Conservancy
529 Ontario Ave.
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Other payment options include: the donate tab at the top of this page to use a credit or debit card, or you can text "glaciallakes" to 56651
Bio: ALEX BIONDO
Alex began her yoga journey in the late 1990s and became a teacher in 2007. Her background is in Anusara yoga, an alignment-based, heart-centered practice. Alex believes that along with the physical postures of yoga, the mental, emotional and spiritual practices are just as important. Over the years, her teaching has become more meditative and philosophical. She is also a teacher of Ayurveda, yoga's off-the-mat practices of diet, lifestyle and well-being.
Bio: TRISHA ERPELDING
Trisha has had a passion for working with children and youth for as long as she can remember. She graduated with a degree in social work from UW-Whitewater (Go Warhawks!) in 2008, and decided to continue her education by pursuing a Master's degree, which she earned in 2016. As the Education Program Coordinator at MHA, Trisha is able to pursue her dream of working with youth by educating students in Sheboygan County about a variety of mental health topics, including awareness, prevention, and stigma elimination. As a mindful classroom instructor, Trisha is able to share mindfulness with students in our area, teaching them valuable skills in order to focus, stay calm, self-regulate, and boost self-esteem.
Your registration donation will benefit both MHA and Glacial Lakes Conservancy. Suggested minimum donation of $10 per guest can be made online by using the donate tab at the top of this page, or you can mail a check to:
Glacial Lakes Conservancy
529 Ontario Ave.
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Other payment options include: the donate tab at the top of this page to use a credit or debit card, or you can text "glaciallakes" to 56651
Bio: ALEX BIONDO
Alex began her yoga journey in the late 1990s and became a teacher in 2007. Her background is in Anusara yoga, an alignment-based, heart-centered practice. Alex believes that along with the physical postures of yoga, the mental, emotional and spiritual practices are just as important. Over the years, her teaching has become more meditative and philosophical. She is also a teacher of Ayurveda, yoga's off-the-mat practices of diet, lifestyle and well-being.
Bio: TRISHA ERPELDING
Trisha has had a passion for working with children and youth for as long as she can remember. She graduated with a degree in social work from UW-Whitewater (Go Warhawks!) in 2008, and decided to continue her education by pursuing a Master's degree, which she earned in 2016. As the Education Program Coordinator at MHA, Trisha is able to pursue her dream of working with youth by educating students in Sheboygan County about a variety of mental health topics, including awareness, prevention, and stigma elimination. As a mindful classroom instructor, Trisha is able to share mindfulness with students in our area, teaching them valuable skills in order to focus, stay calm, self-regulate, and boost self-esteem.
A Restorative Tapestry - a walking presentation
In lieu of presenting at the Dinner Auction, Steve Apfelbaum & Susan Lehnhardt have agreed to give a "walking presentation" through the Van Der Brohe Arboretum property in Two Rivers,WI.
Landowner, John Durbrow will also be present to talk about the ongoing restoration project.
Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 am
Landowner, John Durbrow will also be present to talk about the ongoing restoration project.
Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 am
Join the Glacial Lakes Jay Watchers team
Do you love birds? If you answered yes, then this event is for you! Whether you are new to birding or an avid birder, your participation is important.
Simply get outside anytime on Sunday, Oct. 10th, visit one of GLC's four public preserves (Willow Creek Preserve, Grasshopper HIll, Spring West Twin River, or Christel Woods), look and listen for birds, and enter what you discover into the eBird database.
This event is a fundraiser and you can chose a team to receive half of the donations you raise. The other half that is raised will benefit the Natural Resources Foundation to support ongoing, staewide bird monitoring efforts.
To join GLC's birding team, visit wibirdathon.org , click on "birdathon teams" at the top of the screen, and then scroll down and click on #23 "Glacial Lakes Jay Watchers". From there, you can click on the "donate" tab to make a contribution, and/or the "join this team" tab.
Simply get outside anytime on Sunday, Oct. 10th, visit one of GLC's four public preserves (Willow Creek Preserve, Grasshopper HIll, Spring West Twin River, or Christel Woods), look and listen for birds, and enter what you discover into the eBird database.
This event is a fundraiser and you can chose a team to receive half of the donations you raise. The other half that is raised will benefit the Natural Resources Foundation to support ongoing, staewide bird monitoring efforts.
To join GLC's birding team, visit wibirdathon.org , click on "birdathon teams" at the top of the screen, and then scroll down and click on #23 "Glacial Lakes Jay Watchers". From there, you can click on the "donate" tab to make a contribution, and/or the "join this team" tab.
New to eBird? That's okay. Watch the video below to learn how to get started.
Below: watch an introductory video to the how's and why's of land conservation...
