Chippewa County Land Conservancy

06/23/2026

The Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2026 is officially in the books and the Chippewa County Land Conservancy Chirp Chasers had another great year! 132 species and a whopping $2,225 in donations! Thank you again to all of our donors, we are so grateful for your support! Enjoy this photo of the Red Headed Woodpecker, the in 2025. We had quite a few sightings of them this year which just goes to show that our conservation efforts are working!

06/10/2026

Boyd Park Nature Preserve

A new, short trail zigzags through this 24-acre native wooded parcel near Lake Wissota. This preserve is especially showy in autumn, but please be aware that bowhunting is allowed here during hunting season.

Up for more hiking? Check out nearby trails at Pine Harbor Woods Park and Lake Wissota State Park.

Location: 7780 185th St., Chippewa Falls, WI. Park alongside the road.

06/05/2026

Another couple of weeks to go in the 2026 Great Wisconsin Birdathon!
Its not too late to support the Chippewa County Land Conservancy's Birdathon team the Chirp Chasers.

https://charity.pledgeit.org/t/ot93ilmlox

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!

05/31/2026

As the Beatles song goes (but with a slight revision)
"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Nature calls to me..."

Immersing yourself in nature is a scientifically proven way to restore mental and physical health. Research shows that spending just two hours a week outdoors reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and boosts your immune system.

The Chippewa County Land Conservancy, an all volunteer land trust, believes that preserving natural areas for just this reason alone is a positive and worthy contribution to our world.

You can join us in our efforts!

- Preserve your land https://www.chippewaconservancy.org/about
- Become a member https://www.chippewaconservancy.org/donate
- Become a volunteer https://www.chippewaconservancy.org/get-involved

05/25/2026

Looking for a good spot for a Memorial Day hike or paddle? Check out our website for parking information, GPS coordinates and a description of what to expect at all 8 of our preserves! https://www.chippewaconservancy.org

05/15/2026

We love when you visit our preserves, but if you want to bring the habitat a little closer to home, include native plants in your spring planting plans!

Looking for ideas? Here is a resource from the WI DNR.

What native plants are you including this year?

Plant native plants to help nature American goldfinch on native sunflower. Native plants support the entire food web by providing food for insects, birds, bats, small mammals and other wildlife. This is particularly important now that scientists are documenting global declines in insect populations....

05/13/2026

Have you wondered how to find info on our preserves? Come take a peek at our preserves page to find a good fit for your next nature walk.

https://www.chippewaconservancy.org/preserves

05/07/2026

The beautiful flowers of spring at the Krank Nature Preserve. How many can you name?

05/07/2026

Support the Chippewa County Land Conservancy Chirp Chasers!

Looking for a great way to make an impact in your local community? Do you enjoy our native Wisconsin birds? The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is back for another year! This walkathon style fundraiser supports the Chippewa County Land Conservancy’s work in creating, protecting, monitoring and managing crucial habitats for migratory, breeding and overwintering birds of Wisconsin.

Birds are facing increasing threats to their wellbeing. CCLC's birding team, the Chirp Chasers, will set out to view as many species as possible again this year during the Birdathon. By donating to the team’s page or to one of the team members you will help support CCLC in their important work. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. Your support really matters!

Go to the Chirp Chaser’s Birdathon web page to make a donation online. https://charity.pledgeit.org/WIBirdathon2026/ Just click the donate button.

You can also mail a check to: Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, ATTN: Great Wisconsin Birdathon, 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 100, Madison, WI 53703 (please include our team's name in the memo line!)

On behalf of the birds, CCLC and the The Chirp Chasers we THANK YOU!

05/05/2026

The Krank Nature Preserve is home to a portion of the Chippewa River Segment, a beautiful part of the Ice Age Trail. This connection means the public enjoys easy access to this natural gem for hiking, exploration, and reflection.

It also means dedicated volunteers from the Ice Age Trail Alliance—specifically the Chippewa Moraine Chapter—help monitor, maintain, and improve the trail, ensuring it remains a high-quality experience for all who visit.