Landmark Conservancy

05/30/2026

2026 is Tom's big "Landmark" year for birding!

Board member Tom Andersen is visiting and photographing birds at as many Landmark-protected properties as possible in 2026. Follow along with Tom’s spring birding adventures and stay tuned for his summer reports!

We are sharing a few photos here, and you can see more - like landscapes, turtles, and more - on our website: https://landmarkwi.org/toms-big-year-1/

05/29/2026

Anthony Acres Charter School, located on Highway 37 halfway between Eau Claire and Mondovi, values connections to the natural world, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. Read our most recent post about their recent visit to a couple of Landmark's protected properties!

Students explore Landmark Conservancy preserves near Eau Claire while learning about prairie restoration, habitats, and outdoor stewardship.

05/27/2026

Nashville warbler 💛
Interesting fact: They have been known to use porcupine quills as nest material.
📸 Board member Tom Andersen

05/26/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival hikes at the Lincoln Community Forest and Big Ravine!

05/25/2026

Blooming now in protected bogs in Burnett County!
Pink lady’s slipper
Swamp Laurel

05/22/2026

Join us to celebrate the permanent protection of two special properties in partnership with Bayfield County! Learn about how both projects provide critical wildlife habitat and protect the water quality of Lake Superior.

Register by June 1 at: https://landmarkwi.org/event/iron-river-and-whittlesey-creek-land-protection-celebration/

05/21/2026

Landmark Conservancy is launching a strategic planning process to guide our future work. Help shape what’s next by sharing your feedback in our online survey. Your input is a valuable part of the process, and we appreciate your time and effort!
🔗https://tinyurl.com/LCspSurvey

05/18/2026

🦆🌿🚂 What a day! 60 people joined our annual train ride in the Tiffany Wildlife Area this past Saturday—learning about ecology, conservation, birds, river geomorphology, Indigenous culture, and train history. Thanks to our amazing speakers and guides, and the Chippewa Valley Motorcar Association!

05/14/2026

🌱 THANK YOU 🌱 to everyone who participated in our volunteer garlic mustard removal workday series this spring! Together, we made meaningful progress at Keil Birch Creek Preserve and the Town of Union Conservancy. Each invasive plant removed supports biodiversity and helps create space for native species to thrive. Your time and dedication make a lasting impact on these protected lands and the ecosystems they sustain!

05/13/2026

There's still time to register for the Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival taking place next week! Our Conservation Manager Erika Lang will be co-leading two trips on properties Landmark has protected:

5/21/26
#14. Spring Discovery Walk at the Lincoln Community Forest, Mason, WI
Discover how species and natural communities are benefitting
from restoration such as streamside habitat projects, improving aquatic habitat in the
Marengo River, and tree planting efforts.

5/22/26
#26. Beavers & Birds at the Big Ravine, Bayfield, WI
Explore the small beaver pond and surrounding wetland that is a hub for biodiversity at the Big Ravine Headwaters! Learn about beaver behavior and biology,
and bird along the trails as we hike.

Register Online at: https://www.birdandnaturefest.com/