Yellow River Protection Conservancy

04/22/2026

Don't miss out...our Citizen Science: Frog Call Count is just around the corner! Join us for a fun evening of listening to and identifying frog calls while helping collect important data for conservation.

📍 Hunt Hill Nature Center
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 7:30–9:00 pm

There’s still time to join—come experience the sounds of spring after dark!

03/31/2026

No pranks—just great stories, good company, and a fun night out!

It may be happening on April Fools’ Day, but the stories you’ll hear are 100% real. Join us for Beasts & Beer: Stories of a Game Warden with Dave Zeug and dive into true tales from the field—some surprising, some wild, and all unforgettable.

📍 Hunt Hill Nature Center
📅 Wednesday, April 1
🍻 Check-in & Happy Hour: 5:30 pm
⏰ Presentation: 6:00–7:00 pm
💲 $16/person — includes a drink, snack, and presentation

Offering a variety of beer and wine, along with a signature wine spritzer, and N/A options including a special mocktail.
In addition to the included snack, a spaghetti dinner will be available for $5.00!

03/27/2026

Early spring garden cleanup can disrupt critical invertebrate habitat and leave pollinators out in the cold. Our guidelines will help you determine when cleaning up won't bug the pollinators in your space.

03/23/2026

02/14/2026

Tonight!

Sage from will be here at 4pm!

Let's learn how to become backyard scientists!

01/29/2026

12/25/2025

The next year could be important for conservation efforts in the state.

12/13/2025

2026 Order Forms for the Washburn County Land & Water Conservation Tree, Shrub, & Wildflower Sale are now available on the Washburn County website: https://co.washburn.wi.us/departments/land-water-conservation/

Early ordering is recommended due to limited stock.

12/02/2025

Our most recent newsletter is now available online!

10/29/2025

Join volunteers this Saturday, November 1 from 9am-12pm!

--> Please spread the word by hitting SHARE Shell Lake School Forest needs your help!

The school forest committee is looking for helping hands to assist in the eradication of buckthorn from the property. Many hands make light work! 🌿 No experience needed!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st from 9:00 AM - Noon
802 1st Street
Shell Lake WI 54871 *Park on the street and meet at the top of the sledding hill*
(Canceled if raining)

Questions can be directed to Jen Bos @ [email protected] or Cody Pearson @ [email protected]

10/25/2025

Looking to learn about animal tracking? Check out this great workshop our friends at Cable Natural History Museum are offering next week: https://www.facebook.com/share/17ALSJrctg/

09/25/2025

The Fish Hatchery in Spooner invites the public to their Open House this Saturday from 10am-2pm!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m.