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

What's New

Stream restoration -east branch of the Pecatonica River
Stream restoration work
© Bob Hansis/WDNR

The Nature Conservancy and partners are working to restore another stretch of a key Mississippi River tributary.

Crooked Creek ice
Winter ice at Crooked Creek
© Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr

The Conservancy announces its support for policy recommendations developed by the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change.

Pickerel Lake Fen Wetlands
© Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr.

Taking Care of Nature so Nature Can Take Care of Us
Guest column by Wisconsin State Director Mary Jean Huston in response to recent flooding in the Midwest.

Gene Roark © Jeffrey Strobel

The Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species recognized Gene Roark of Madison for his work to stop the spread of invasive species.

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.

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.

Volunteer Profile:
Tom Aranow

Tom Aranow © TNC

Fire connects volunteer Tom Aranow to Conservancy’s mission.

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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