"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" ~ John Muir
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Members Event ~ Butterfly hike
Generously hosted by the landowners of the Bella Terra Conservation Easement August 11th, 2019 |
Volunteer Appreciation Event
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It was a beautiful day for a hike through an established prairie on conserved land in the the town of Sheboygan. Butterfly expert, Mary Thorne led the hike that included children and adults of all ages. She pointed out the many plants and blooming flowers in the prairie and explained how they benefit the butterflies various life cycle needs. After the hike she had examples of all the life stages of a monarch butterfly. Some children even took home a caterpillar or a chrysalis to look after and observe the process of metamorphosis! There were only two requirements...1) you must give it a name, and 2) you must release it when it hatches.
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This Annual Volunteer appreciation event was generously sponsored by Mary Kohl & Randy Brotz! Attendees enjoyed wine tasting & wood-fired pizza, a great atmosphere and good company!
Thank you to all the volunteers who selflessly offer your time, energy, and talents to help us make local land and water conservation a reality! You truly are the back bone of the organization and we appreciate you! |
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Wildcrafting Workshop
Saturday, September 7th 10:00 am to Noon Wild food and medicine are often overlooked, underappreciated, and misunderstood. Foraging expert John Holzwart, from Plant Based Services, will lead us on a two hour, low-impact hike through a conserved property along the Pigeon River in the town of Sheboygan. He will teach us how to recognize the free and abundant nourishment and remedies that nature provides. We will learn how to safely identify edible and medicinal fungi and plants. We will also learn ethical and sustainable methods to harvest and utilize these gifts of natural food and medicine. This free workshop is open to the public and appropriate for all ages. We recommended you wear sturdy walking shoes or boots and bring bug repellent and a water bottle
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). |
Willow Creek Land Celebration
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Knowles-Nelson Stewarship Funding Program Update -
thank you to everyone who voiced your opinion!
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.
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.
