Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 141,745 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, lakes and streams for current and future generations to enjoy.

Spotlight

See how The Nature Conservancy is working with farmers and other partners on the Pecatonica River in southwest Wisconsin to test an innovative approach to protecting water quality in streams.

Laura Gannarelli/TNC (Steve Richter interview at a prairie in the Driftless area, Wisconsin)
Steve Richter, Driftless area of Wisconsin
© Laura Gannarelli/TNC
 

What’s New

Wild Rivers Legacy Forest
© Gail Van Sluys/TNC
 

The Nature Conservancy applauded U.S. Rep. David Obey and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl for their leadership in securing $2.3 million in federal Forest Legacy funding for the Wild Rivers Legacy Forest in northeast Wisconsin.

 

Prairie chicken capture
Prairie chicken capture
© Dan Dwyer
 

Wisconsin and Minnesota are collaborating to help save the greater prairie chicken, an iconic species of America's grasslands.

 

Chiwaukee Prairie
Chiwaukee Prairie
© Barbara Jean Slane
 

With assistance from the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, the Conservancy has protected more land at Chiwaukee Prairie.

 

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). © Michael McDowell
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
© Michael McDowell
 

View a fabulous slideshow of birds that benefit from Great Lakes conservation, read the new U.S. State of the Birds report and learn how you can help our feathered friends.

 

Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr. (Rudolph Lake, Wisconsin)
Rudolph Lake, Wisconsin © Gerald H. Emmerich, Jr.
 

The Nature Conservancy has protected an additional 60 acres at the Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area, expanding the preserve to 2,249 acres.

 
 
 

   

Sand Spit at Jackson Harbor

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

Contact us at: wisconsin@tnc.org
      

Mark Godfrey/TNC (paddle-boat Spirit of Dubuque near Dubuque, Iowa)

Join The Nature Conservancy on a journey down the Mississippi River. Hear the stories of people who depend on this mighty river for their livelihoods and inspiration.

Mark Godfrey/TNC (Great River Road begins at the north end of Itasca State Park, MN)

Know Your Volunteer

Gary Gates
© Photo courtesy of
Jack McGowan-Stinski/TNC

Volunteer Gary Gates learned about the benefits of controlled fire as a boy on his family's Dane County farm. Today he is one of the Conservancy’s most dedicated prescribed fire volunteers.

Wisconsin Update:   Fall 2009

Wisconsin Update: Fall 2009 cover © TNC

Download the Wisconsin Update: Fall 2009 [789KB PDF] to read the latest news from around the state.

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

Learn how to become a member, make a donation and volunteer for The Nature Conservancy.

Places We Protect

See the places where the Conservancy is working in Wisconsin and learn how
to visit. 
 

Special Events

Join us for a hike, paddle, or other fun event. 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your questions about how to visit preserves, hunting, jobs, member address changes and more. 
 

Wisconsin Hunting Information

 

  

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