The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin - The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter

Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 140,600 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, lakes and streams for current and future generations to enjoy.

Spotlight

The late Newell and Ann Meyer have given the Nature Conservancy land, cash and other assets valued at a total of $12.5 million – the largest donation ever made for conservation in Wisconsin – to help conserve the Mukwonago River, the state's most biologically diverse small river system.		Meyer property © Laura Browning/TNC

Caroline Twin Lake © Robert A. Kleppin		The Nature Conservancy thanks its Board of Trustees, volunteers and members for helping ensure reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, which will provide $860 million over 10 years for land and water conservation.

What's New

Jacqueline and John F Kennedy at the Milwaukee Sentinel
John F. Kennedy, with his wife, Jacqueline, seated on the bench at the Milwaukee Journal. Photo from the Newell and Ann Meyer estate.

The Nature Conservancy has returned a historic bench used by JFK during his run for the White House in 1960 to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Conservancy received it as part of a record gift for conservation in Wisconsin.

Flambeau River
© TNC

The Nature Conservancy Helps Expand Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area.

Spring Green Prairie
© TNC

The Nature Conservancy has partnered with The Prairie Enthusiasts to protect an important piece of the “Wisconsin Desert” at Spring Green Prairie.

Sand Spit at Jackson Harbor
© Darryl Beers

Earth, Sky, Water: Wisconsin’s Special Places
View some of the winning images from The Nature Conservancy/ Wisconsin Trails 2005 Photography Contest and see the 2008 exhibit schedule.

The Conservancy is a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity—meaning that we meet all of the alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability.

Bird-watching in May

American redstart © Mike McDowell

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by bird-watching in the Baraboo Hills!.

Wisconsin Spring Update

Read the latest news from across Wisconsin in the Spring 2008 Update

In a Nutshell:

Top 10 Things You Should Know About The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin
Learn who we are, how we work, how we’re funded, how you can visit our preserves, what you can do when you get there (hike, canoe, deer hunt, birdwatch) and much more.

How You Can Help

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Places We Protect

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Special Events

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Wisconsin Hunting Information

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