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Black-capped Chickadee Black-capped chickadees are year-round residents in Wisconsin. © Mark Archibald/TNC Photo Contest 2019

Make a Difference in Wisconsin

For 60 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect more than 243,069 acres of Wisconsin’s quiet lakes, Northwoods forests, winding rivers and sun-kissed prairies. We’re building on that legacy and bringing people together to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water. Together we’re stronger!

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Featured Stories

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State of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin

Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2025, for highlights from another great year of land and water conservation in Wisconsin.

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Our History in Wisconsin

For more than 60 years, TNC has been working in Wisconsin to conserve and protect the land and waters of our state.

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Midwest Winter Birds

Winter in the Midwest provides an opportunity to provide birds with cover, food and water. In return, you might just get to see more birds in your yard!

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Midwest Stories of Hope—for Nature and People

Positive achievements can—and are—happening right in your backyard. Dive into the conservation work bolstering people and nature in the Midwest.

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Working Lands Farmers like Steve Carpenter, shown here cutting hay, are working together to implement farm practices that build soil health and improve water quality. © Patrick Flood Photography LLC

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Wisconsin Farmers Leading on Conservation

Sharing lessons learned to keep soil healthy, water clean and farms resilient.

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Latest News

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Peter Levi joins The Nature Conservancy as new Director of Conservation Science

The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce the hiring of Peter Levi as the Wisconsin chapter’s new Director of Conservation Science.

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The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin Announces New Board Chair and Trustees

The new board chair and trustees will begin serving the chapter very soon.

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A New Space for Conservation

The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin recently moved their headquarters to a new, upgraded space in Madison, WI.

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

From lakeshores and wetlands to woods and prairies, TNC is protecting more than 243,069 acres of Wisconsin's most beautiful and biodiverse areas. Learn more about our preserves and plan your visit today!

EXPLORE OUR PRESERVES
A stream running through a forest in summer.
Ferns growing in a forest in summer.
Trees in autumn color around the shore of Lulu Lake.
A blue sky with white clouds is reflected on the still waters of Mink River with green trees on the far side of the lake.
Grasslands with blooming blazing star and other prairie flowers gradually turn into rolling hills in the background against a blue sky.
A stream running through a forest in summer.

Baxter's Hollow: Otter Creek flows through the forest among moss and fern-covered rocks at Baxter's Hollow in Wisconsin. © Steven S. Meyer

Ferns growing in a forest in summer.

Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area: At this preserve you'll be able to hike through a portion of Wisconsin's North Woods. © Jim Schumaker

Trees in autumn color around the shore of Lulu Lake.

LuLu Lake Preserve: Created by glaciers, Lulu Lake and its watershed comprise one of Wisconsin's highest quality natural areas. © Clint Farlinger

A blue sky with white clouds is reflected on the still waters of Mink River with green trees on the far side of the lake.

Mink River Preserve: A leisurely canoe trip on Mink River in Door County provides a great opportunity for bird watching. © Jason Whalen

Grasslands with blooming blazing star and other prairie flowers gradually turn into rolling hills in the background against a blue sky.

Spring Green Preserve: Home to prickly pear cactus, sand blows and lizards, the sandy prairie at Spring Green Preserve is sometimes called Wisconsin’s Desert. © John Harrington

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Pulling invasive plants: A student volunteer pulls up garlic mustard. © Lainet Garcia-Rivera/TNC
A bobcat in the snow under an evergreen tree.
Bobcat Bobcats are becoming more common in Wisconsin, but are still an uncommon sight to see. © Kent Mason

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