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Glacial Lakes Conservancy

Our Mission:
​"To permanently preserve and protect land and water resources for future generations"
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"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" ~ John Muir

CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE AT KAY’S LEDGE
WITH GLACIAL LAKES CONSERVANCY

​Friday, December 21, 2019
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Don’t miss this opportunity to meander around a beautiful private property on the ledge of the Niagara Escarpment!

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Take a Solstice walk along marked trails, enjoy the view of Lake Winnebago, or explore the spring fed creek in the woods. There will be a campfire, warm beverages and chili to end the afternoon, and if the sky is clear, you can watch the sun set over the horizon at 4:19 pm. The landowner and members of Glacial Lakes Conservancy will be present for interpretive information.  Join us any time after 1:00.

Kay's Ledge is located at N7836 County Rd WH, Fond du Lac, WI  54937
To RSVP, call Abbey at 920-917-0939 or Liz at 920-251-5563.


Willow Creek Land Celebration
September 28th, 2019

What a beautiful day and amazing turnout we had to celebrate Glacial Lakes Conservancy's acquisition of the Willow Creek Preserve in the City of Sheboygan! This 143 acre property includes diverse wetland and upland habitats and a stretch of the Willow Creek, a 5 mile tributary to the Sheboygan River. The unique features of this land will now be protected in perpetuity for current and future generations to enjoy.

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We are so thankful for the support and excitement generated for the protection of ths property. We hope that many of you will visit the preserve and find ways to personally connect to it. We also hope that you will stay engaged as the restoration of the land evolves. Stay tuned!




Wildcrafting Workshop
September 7th 2019
Wild food and medicine are often overlooked, underappreciated, and misunderstood. Foraging expert John Holzwart, from Plant Based Services lead nearly 50 participants on a low-impact hike through a conserved property along the Pigeon River in the town of Sheboygan. He taught us how to recognize some of the free and abundant nourishment and remedies that nature provides and how to sustainably harvest them for usage.

​What a beautiful day and a great turnout! 


Learn more about John Holzwart and his business Plant Based Services, LLC by visiting his website http://plantbasedservices.com/ or by watching the video provided below (tip....fast forward to 13 min. 30 sec. to see John Holzwart highlighted in the episode).


Below: watch an introductory video to the how's and why's of land conservation...

Knowles-Nelson Stewarship Funding Program Update -
thank you to everyone who voiced your opinion!
The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted on June 11, 2019 to adopt Governor Ever's position to extend the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for two years at current funding levels (33 Million/year).

This funding source was originally established in 1989 and has been used to protect more than 500,000 acres of Wisconsin's most cherished land. Historically, the program has been reauthorized for 10 year intervals. Conservation projects take time, and sustainable funding sources are crucial for long-term planning and collaborative projects.

Although, we are disappointed at the short term renewal decision made by our legislature, we are proud of Wisconsin's conservation community for showing their bipartisan support for land and water protection. We are hopeful that at the end of the two year extension, a long-term conservation funding solution will be secured.

Wisconsin is an attractive place to live, work, and play.  Residents and visitors alike chose Wisconsin for the beauty of our natural resources. This is evidenced by out $18 billion outdoor recreation and $24 billion forestry industry. We have a rich history of conservation and most of us have deeply ingrained  memories of being outdoors with our families as children, and now we create memories with our own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephew, friends, and other loved ones.

"In the coming years, we must continue to ensure that Wisconsin’s Stewardship Program—one of our nation’s most successful conservation programs—remains strong and well-funded. If we do, it will continue to provide natural areas, state parks and bike trails that Wisconsinites will enjoy for generations to come." ~The Nature Conservancy

​To find out who your state legislators are, go to maps.legis.wisconsin.gov/.

For more information about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund go to dnr.wi.gov/topic/stewardship/grants/Index.html.

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Phone: 920-273-1143 Address: 529 Ontario Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 Email: info@glaciallakes.org

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