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Protecting the woods & waters of northern Wisconsin for current & future generations.

Over 15,000 acres of land and 85 miles of natural shoreline conserved since 2001.

09/28/2026

Minocqua Winter Park announced six days in October when they'll open the road to the top of Squirrel Hill for Fall Drive-Up! View the 3,195-acre conservation easement protected by the Northwoods Land Trust located there.

🍂 Fall Drive-Up Days are back! 🍂

Take a scenic drive up Squirrel Hill and enjoy the beautiful fall views at Minocqua Winter Park. The Tower House and Squirrel Hill Overlook will be open to visitors during our Fall Drive-Up Days.

📅 Saturdays: October 3, 10 & 17
📅 Sundays: October 4, 11 & 18
⏰ 12–4 PM
🎟️ $20 per car suggested donation

Come enjoy the fall colors, take in the views, and experience the park from the top of Squirrel Hill! 🍁🌲

09/23/2026

Our Old-Growth Workshop at Holmboe is filling up fast! Participants will have the opportunity to visit some of the more remote corners of this wild place as we work to begin documenting the forest conditions and associated fungi! 🍄
Secure your place before the registration deadline next week for this one-of-a-kind event by visiting https://northwoodslandtrust.org/event/old-growth-workshop-holmboe-conifer-forest/

09/22/2026

We were featured on WJFW Newswatch 12 Up North @ 4 yesterday!
John Bates and Scott Hygnstrom talked about what tools land trusts, along with private landowners, use to protect land and water for current and future generations.
Watch part of the segment on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtYUat1s9c
Or watch the full feature on their website (scroll to where it starts at 7 minutes 20 seconds) which also included a showing of our film, Land & Water: The Heart and Soul of the Northwoods. https://www.wjfw.com/up-north-4/video_f4818799-2e52-55ef-8a1b-8e744c3fb945.html

Through easements, the Northwoods Land Trust conserves natural shor...

09/22/2026

Join us Saturday, October 3rd, for a few hours of volunteering at Holmboe Conifer Forest in Rhinelander. We'll be working together to remove invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle from the property to keep it from invading the old-growth hemlock forest. Don't worry - there will be plenty of breaks where we can enjoy the splendor of fall colors 🍂 Details and registration are on our website: https://northwoodslandtrust.org/event/volunteer-day-at-holmboe-conifer-forest-3/
See you there!

09/10/2026

Join NWLT for a Fall Hike at Minocqua Winter Park

Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is delighted to announce it will host Hike the Heights at Minocqua Winter Park on Monday, October 5 at 1-3 pm. The event will take place at Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua, WI and is open to everybody.
During the event, guests will hike a 5 km/3 mi loop that visits the two highest points at the popular winter recreation facility. This trail is located within the 3,195-acre conservation easement currently held with Northwoods Land Trust, on land owned and managed by the Minocqua Winter Park Foundation.
At this time of year, bugs should be at a minimum and fall colors should be nearing their maximum! The scenic overlook on Squirrel Hill provides a great panoramic view, which is fairly uncommon in the heavily forested, fairly flat part of northern Wisconsin. Participants should be able to see parts of the Yukon and Squirrel River along with wetland and forest habitat types from various vantage points along the trail. This 5 km/3 mi hike is rated as strenuous due to the vertical relief encountered.
The event is free to attend. Registration is required by going online to www.northwoodslandtrust.org and clicking on ‘News & Events’ to sign up, or by emailing Troy Walters at [email protected]. Further trip details will be provided upon registration.

08/31/2026

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a new staff position of Communications Specialist. Do you have creative writing skills and the technological capability to manage our website, publications design, and more? Apply to be an integral part of the team that is advancing the mission of protecting land and water for current and future generations in northern Wisconsin.
https://northwoodslandtrust.org/were-hiring/

08/28/2026

While not too uncommon in the Northwoods, it was still a bit odd to capture this Woodchuck (aka groundhog) on camera at Holmboe Conifer Forest.

08/27/2026

Our second installment for Wisconsin Land Trust Days will be at Beaver Creek Hemlocks on September 27th. This is one of the best places in the entire Northwoods to enjoy an easily accessible old-growth hemlock forest! Join us for a few hours as we hike through this mystical environment. Register today at http://northwoodslandtrust.org/event/hike-at-beaver-creek-hemlocks-2/. Space is limited!

08/26/2026

We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with the Old-Growth Forest Network and the .mycological.society for a workshop this coming fall at Holmboe Conifer Forest in Rhinelander! Participants will have the chance to document the old-growth forest conditions and survey for the unique fungi that call these forests home! Register online today at https://northwoodslandtrust.org/event/old-growth-workshop-holmboe-conifer-forest/.

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PO Box 321, 519 E. Wall Street
Eagle River, WI
54521

Website

http://www.northwoodslandtrust.org/

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