Willow Creek Land Celebration
September 28th, 2019
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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.
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! |
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Wildcrafting Workshop
Saturday, September 7th 2019
Saturday, September 7th 2019
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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. 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). |
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Volunteer Appreciation Event
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Members Event ~ Butterfly hike
Generously hosted by the landowners of the Bella Terra Conservation Easement August 11th, 2019 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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"Neeskay" the UWM Freshwater Sciences research vessel
offered tours on
Friday, August 2nd, 2019
Over 300 attended!
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Neeskay is the one and only research vessel that explores our Great Lakes year-round! Its name derives from the language of the Ho-Chunk, a Wisconsin Native American tribe, and it means “pure, clean water” — our vision for the Great Lakes.
Before the Neeskay was reconstructed as a research vessel, it was an Army T-boat used for tug and transport duties in the Korean War. It has powered scientific expeditions around the lakes since 1970 and allows UWM students, faculty and scientists to focus on answering fundamental questions essential to the successful management of this crucial resource. |
Our Annual Dinner Auction & Membership Meeting
on Sunday, May 5, 2019 was our best event yet!
Thank you all!
on Sunday, May 5, 2019 was our best event yet!
Thank you all!
Thank you to our 2019 Membership Meeting & Dinner Auction event sponsors and in-kind contributors:
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SPONSORS...
FOREST KEEPERS ($1,500)
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IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS...
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Tree Planting Days ~ Point Creek Natural Area
May 3 & 4, 2019
Over 2,000 trees have been planted!
Thank you to all who raised funds, organized the project, and volunteered your time to put trees in the ground! Future generations thank you as well!
May 3 & 4, 2019
Over 2,000 trees have been planted!
Thank you to all who raised funds, organized the project, and volunteered your time to put trees in the ground! Future generations thank you as well!
The above pictures depict the pine plantation at Point Creek Natural Area before the timber harvest (left), after the 2018 timber harvest (center), and after the 2019 tree planting (right).
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2018 Winter Solstice Celebration at Kay's Ledge
December 21, 2018 More than two dozen people attended the celebration of the Winter Solstice at Kay's Ledge in Fond du Lac. Adults and children alike enjoyed exploring the land, eating warm chili, sipping on warm beverages, and gathering around an inviting fire. Thank you to Steve Victor (GLC board member) for hosting this event and sharing the beauty of your land with the public! Also, thank you to Liz Victor for helping to organize and host as well!
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2nd Annual Sunday Drive Event!
October 14th, 2018 |
Fall Land Walk!
September 15th, 2018 |
Over two dozen people attended our 2nd annual Sunday Drive Event which was recently held on a brisk, but sunny fall day. Attendees enjoyed a scenic drive between four property destinations in Maniotowoc and Sheboygan counties: Drohman Manitou Maples, Point Creek Natural Area, Northup Bella Terra, and Willow Creek Preserve. At each stopping point a landowner or volunteer was present to explain the property features and offer an opportunity to explore the conserved land. The final destination was at Taylor Park to enjoy a picnic of locally made sandwiches, beverage choices of all kinds, homemade desserts, and friendly conversation. Thank you to the landowners who opened their property to the public for this event and lead a group, shared their personal land stories, and answered questions. Also, big thanks to everyone who participated or helped to organize the event! It was a tremendous success and we look forward to holding this event next year!
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on September 15th, about 25 outdoor enthusiasts of all ages attended this land walk in Sheboygan County.
Two generations of passionate land stewards have spent their years restoring this sandy stretch of land, which operated as a sand and gravel pit until 1963, to include a variety of trees and vegetation to support native wildlife habitats. The current landowner shared his knowledge of how removing invasive species and replacing them with native and diverse species has helped to restore the ecosystem health of this property. This was a unique opportunity for the public to explore this conserved land that is privately owned. Join us on the next seasonal Land Walk! 
This event was co-hosted by Gathering Waters - Land Trust Days, a collaborative effort to promote conservation efforts by highlighting land trust events in Wisconsin in the months of August and September. Click the icon on the left to learn more about the campaign and #havefunoutside!
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