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Monarch Butterfly Goldenrod and other fall-blooming plants are vital for pollinators like monarch butterflies, which need to feed and rest often as they migrate to Mexico in the fall. © Tom Hamilton

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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Wisconsin's Fall Top Five Must See Migrations

What do monarch butterflies and tundra swans have in common? They’re both gearing up for long trips south this fall as summer fades. Check out our top five migrating species to look for this fall!

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Wisconsin Nature through the Seasons

From expansive wetlands and tranquil lakes to rolling hills and sandy prairies, Wisconsin has a bounty of beautiful natural areas you can visit throughout the year.

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Beyond Our Borders: Connections Between Wisconsin and Colombia

TNC in Wisconsin is proud to partner with TNC in Colombia to protect critical habitat for the wildlife and world that we share.

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Create a Buzzworthy Backyard: Eight Great Ways to Help Pollinators and Other Insects Thrive

Discover how everyday conservation actions at home can make a big impact on pollinators and other insects in the Midwest and beyond.

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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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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.

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Hillary Vedvig joins The Nature Conservancy as new Director of Government Relations

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Hillary Vedvig as the Wisconsin chapter’s Director of Government Relations.

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

A young person holds a white bag and kneels in a field to pull weeds.
Pulling invasive plants: A student volunteer pulls up garlic mustard. © Lainet Garcia-Rivera/TNC
A black bear mother and cub sitting in the forest.
Black Bear The Tenderfoot Forest Reserve serves as a travel corridor for large-ranging mammals including black bear, timber wolves and possibly moose. © Dave Shaffer/TNC Photo Contest 2022

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