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COMMON QUESTIONS

• Are Nature Conservancy preserves open to visitors?

  The majority of the Conservancy’s preserves in Wisconsin are open to visitors for hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, bird watching, and photography. A few preserves are generally closed to the public, either due to access or liability problems or because even limited use would destroy the natural features we seek to protect.

  Many Wisconsin nature preserves are ADA accessible. Learn more here.

  You can find descriptions and directions to many of these preserves in the Places We Protect section of this web site.

• Can I hunt on Nature Conservancy preserves?

  The Conservancy provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and other game species at most Wisconsin preserves. Learn more here.

• Does Wisconsin have volunteer opportunities?

  Yes! We hold stewardship work days at many of our preserves, and we have occasional office or remote volunteer needs. Please check out our volunteer page for more information and upcoming events.

  Feel free to contact us with any questions at WIVolunteer@tnc.org.

• How can I speak up about policy and funding issues that affect conservation in Wisconsin?

  You can sign up for Wisconsin Great Places News if you want to help us speak up for Wisconsin’s lands, waters and wildlife. You’ll receive news about our work in Wisconsin, and, from time to time, we will send action alerts via Great Places News asking you to contact your Wisconsin legislators to support state and federal policy and funding issues that affect the Wisconsin lands, waters and wildlife you love. If you are interested in taking action for nature beyond Wisconsin, you can visit our Action Center any time.

• Who should I talk to about address changes and duplicate mailings?

  You can e-mail Jen Roberdeau at j.a.roberdeau@tnc.org.

• Who should I talk to if I own or know of a property that should be conserved?

  Please contact Maureen O'Brien at mobrien@tnc.org.

• Who serves on the Wisconsin chapter’s Board of Trustees?

   

  2022-2023 Wisconsin Board of Trustees

  HONORARY TRUSTEE

  Senator Herbert H. Kohl

  OFFICERS
  

  Chair:  Martha Luber Pelrine, Sister Bay

  Vice-Chair: Davor Grgic, Elkhart Lake

  Treasurer: Patricia Kampling, Middleton

  TRUSTEES

  Tom Boldt, Appleton

  Douglas Caves, Middleton

  Debra A. Cervenka, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

  Kristine Cleary, Fox Point

  Ankur Desai, Madison

  Claire Hackmann, Milwaukee

  Jeff Keller, Burlington

  George Koonce, Fond du Lac

  Janet Loewi, Madison

  Chris Noyes, River Hills

  Edie Brengel Radtke, Milwaukee

  Judge Ralph Ramirez, Waukesha

  Jim Schleif, Milwaukee

  Michael Sheppard, Milwaukee

  Joy Zedler, Oregon

• What is the process if I would like to do scientific research at a TNC preserve in WI?

  To apply for a research permit, please download and fill out our application and send it to us electronically. Appropriate Conservancy staff will be involved with reviewing the application, including scientists, land managers and program directors. We also coordinate with staff of other agencies, in particular the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, for many of our research permits.