Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation

10/09/2026

You won't want to miss this year's History Talk! CLCF is excited to welcome Rocky Dedrick and Chris Zwygart to speak on the incredibly interesting history of West Bend Insurance Company. Registration to this event at the West Bend Country Club includes a seated dinner after the presentation. Registration is required. More information can be found at theclcf.org/event/history-talk/

CLCF's History Talk is sponsored by Focus Partners Wealth.

10/08/2026

🍂 Run for a reason. Run for open space.

Join the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation for the 2026 Race for Open Space on Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 AM at Fox Hill Nature Preserve in West Bend.

Choose your adventure: 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Walk — plus a FREE Kids’ 1K for the little trail crushers.

Beautiful fall scenery, fresh air, and a morning spent supporting the preservation of the places that make our area pretty darn special.

Register here: runsignup.com/openspacewi

10/07/2026

The Race for Open Space is this Sunday! It's not too late to register! runsignup.com/openspacewi

Join Stew Crew at CLCF's Fox Hill Nature Preserve tomorrow at 9 am to prepare the trail for the race. More information here: theclcf.org/event/stew-crew-8/

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors and Supporters:
Russ Darrow Automotive Group
West Bend Insurance Company
Horicon Bank
R&R Insurance Services, Inc.
Oarsman Capital, Inc.
Schloemer Law Firm, S.C.
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Davey Tree
Fox Hill Ski Area

10/02/2026

CLCF's Annual History Talk is coming up on Wednesday, October 14! Join us for an evening with John “Rocky” Dedrick, retired West Bend Insurance CEO, and Chris Zwygart, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Registration is required. Find more information at theclcf.org/event/history-talk/.

09/30/2026

CLCF has seven preserves currently open with trails to explore, with the addition of a new segment of trail coming soon! Find trail maps and more information on our website, theclcf.org/preserves/.

09/29/2026

CLCF is hiring a Land Conservation Coordinator! Find more information at the link below.

CLCF is seeking a Land Conservation Coordinator. The Land Conservation Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director, Land Conservation Committee, Executive Committee, and Stewardship...

09/25/2026

Join CLCF for our 5th Annual Race for Open Space on Sunday, October 11!

Participate in the 10K Trail Run, the 5K Trail Run/Walk, or enjoy the 1-Mile Trail Walk. And this year, we’re excited to add a free Kids’ Fun Run!

Register at runsignup.com/openspacewi

09/15/2026

CLCF's Nature Series sponsored by the Ziegler Family Foundation in Memory of R.D. Ziegler is thrilled to welcome Larry Nielsen next week! Join us at the Town of West Bend Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5PM. Nielsen will tell the story of inspirational conservationists of the past, and share insight on how we can achieve a sustainable and beautiful world.

Find more information at https://theclcf.org/event/nielsen/