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Wisconsin
Field Trips and Events
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You’re Invited
Explore our magnificent state on a field trip with The Nature Conservancy. Trips are limited and registration is required. Details about each trip, including registration, are in the Events section below.
Special Events
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Spring Green Bird City Festival
Spring Green, Wisconsin
May 11, 2013Celebrate birds at the Town of Spring Green’s inaugural “Wings Over River Valley” festival. Spring Green was designated a Wisconsin Bird City in 2012. The event will feature guided bird walks, including one to The Nature Conservancy’s Spring G... Learn more
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Tenderfoot Forest Reserve
Vilas County
September 28, 2013Join outdoor writer and naturalist John Bates and Nature Conservancy Director of Conservation Matt Dallman on a hike at the Tenderfoot Forest Reserve. Nearly four miles of undeveloped shoreline stretch along Tenderfoot, Roach and Mirror lakes. The preserve features o... Learn more
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Summer Birds at Baxter’s Hollow
Sauk County
June 08, 2013Ecologist and bird expert Mike Mossman will lead this hike at Baxter’s Hollow, which provides extensive forest habitat for many bird species. Learn to identify these birds by sight and sound, in addition to watching their nesting behavior and looking for cues t... Learn more
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Birds and Butterflies at Thomson Prairie
Iowa County
May 25, 2013On this joint trip with the Madison Audubon Society, you’ll enjoy the beauty of this Iowa County prairie, see some of the birds and butterflies that thrive there, and learn about our work with partners to restore prairie and oak savanna. Nature Conservancy cons... Learn more
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Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve Dedication
Eagle, WI
May 19, 2013We hope you’ll join us on Sunday afternoon, May 19, for the dedication of a new memorial site at the Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve near Eagle. We’ll unveil the Meyer memorial site and enjoy some refreshments before our guests head out on a self-gui... Learn more
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Door County Festival of Nature
Door County, WI
May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013Door County Festival of Nature is an annual event that features a series of hikes, presentations and workshops. It is a great way to find out more about the natural wonders of Door County. Events will take place throughout Door County. (Registration required) Sponsor... Learn more
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Mink River Meander
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
May 05, 2013The Nature Conservancy and The River Alliance join forces to explore and discover the Mink River in beautiful Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. We'll fuel up with coffee and pastries at Grandma's Swedish Bakery at Rowley's Bay Resort. From there we'll travel to the trailhead. ... Learn more
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