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U S The Fungus Among Us: Fall Fungi and Mushroom Hike September 20 Bailey’s Harbor Host: Door County Land Trust

Each year, Door County’s forests transform into a wonderland of fall color. For those who know where to look, the appearance of ephemeral and mysterious fungi can be a spectacle rivaling the famed spring wildflower bloom. Explore Door County Land Trust’s Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve during this 1.5-mile stroll.

Caledonia Conservancy 25th Anniversary and Fall Picnic September 21 Mount Pleasant SEPTEMBER EVENTS Host: Caledonia Conservancy The Caledonia Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary and Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts Wisconsin Land Trust Days picnic celebration will take and its member land trusts are pleased to invite you place on a picturesque horse farm in Mount Pleasant. to join us at the following events. Come join us as we celebrate with food and friends, wisconsin’s alliance for land trusts Find more details at HaveFunOutside.org hayrides, pony rides, pie auctions, and more. Food will be served all afternoon. A suggested donation of $20 per family; $10 per individual is much appreciated. With Love, From Nature: A Forest Monarch Tagging Fall Prairies in Faville Grove Mindfulness Immersion September 14 September 22 September 7 Dodgeville Lake Mills Sturgeon Bay Host: Land Conservancy Host: Madison Audubon Society Host: Door County Land Trust Every fall, volunteers tag thousands of migrating The prairie is just as beautiful as the iconic northern Reconnect and rejuvenate in the gorgeous Legacy monarch butterflies through citizen-science programs forest in fall. On this trip, you will immerse yourself Nature Preserve protected by Door County Land Trust. to promote monarch research and conservation in the textures, colors, sounds, and smells of fall Using our senses, and guided intention, we will explore efforts. You can participate first-hand in catching and at Faville Grove. We will tour the Prairie Lane and experience nature’s abundant wisdom around and tagging monarch butterflies as you learn about their restorations and take note of the fall colors, late- within us. amazing migration. Come dressed to chase butterflies blooming wildflowers (such as gentians, asters, and through tall prairie grasses. goldenrods), talk about the role of seed collecting in Wildcrafting Workshop our restorations, and more. September 7 Harvest at Hackmatack Sheboygan September 14 Host: Glacial Lakes Conservancy Near Genoa City Host: Land Trust and Geneva Lake Join Glacial Lakes Conservancy for a low-impact hike Annual Land Conservation Conservancy through a conserved property and learn the basics Anniversary Leadership Awards of gathering food and medicine from the wild, a.k.a. Join Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Geneva Lake wildcrafting! Conservancy for a seed-collection outing at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. Dress for the September 26 Food Cart Night with Groundswell weather in long pants, long sleeves, sturdy boots, work Madison Host: Gathering Waters Conservancy gloves, and a sun hat; bring a refillable water bottle. September 12 Help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary and the DeForest , Growing, Gazing accomplishments of the 2019 Land Conservation Host: Groundswell Conservancy September 14 Leadership Award winners. Enjoy music, appetizers, St. Joseph, just outside of La Crosse desserts, and a free drink. Space is limited. Join Groundswell Conservancy from 5-7 PM for Food Host: Mississippi Valley Conservancy Register today. Cart Night. Savor a meal from the food carts Fast-N- Fresh and SoHo. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy your Once each year you have the opportunity to tour the dinner in a picturesque, natural setting with friends grounds, greenhouse, and gardens at Villa A Tour of the Night Sky: and neighbors. Contact Groundswell Conservancy for St. Joseph. This unique event will be followed by a Deep Sky Astronomy location details. sunset, ridgetop hike and stargazing with members September 28 of the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. Enjoy Sister Bay Fitzsimmons Woods Ecology and refreshments and entertainment as we wait for the Host: Door County Land Trust sun to set. Restoration Enjoy an unforgettable evening touring northern September 13 Door’s night sky looking at galaxies, nebula, globular Franklin Tiffany Bottoms Train Ride and open clusters, and constellations. We’ll be using September 14 Host: Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy state-of-the-art telescopes for this deep sky tour. Durand Come explore Fitzsimmons Woods, a rare habitat Proceeds from the evening will provide astronomy Host: The Prairie Enthusiasts - in southeast Wisconsin. Leading ecologists will talk equipment for ’s Dark Sky Chippewa Savannas Chapter about the important links between the unusual programs. wildlife and the rare pattern of vernal pools and Ride a mini train through a beautiful and unique mature hardwood forest. During this half-day event, Wisconsin landscape. Experts will speak during stops Willow Creek Preserve Celebration you’ll meet rare plants, learn how woodland vernal as we hike through prairies in full bloom! Join the fun. September 28 pools support wildlife diversity, and enjoy healthy The train leaves at 6:45 AM. Sheboygan snacks and refreshments courtesy of the Milwaukee Host: Glacial Lakes Conservancy Area Land Conservancy. Three Rows Falls: Exploring & Help us celebrate Glacial Lakes Conservancy’s Celebrating the Mumford Gift acquisition of the 140-acre Willow Creek Preserve September 14 ARTservancy 2019 in the City of Sheboygan. Restoration projects are Aniwa September 13 underway to improve water quality and fish habitat. Host: North Central Conservancy Trust Port Washington This property is open to the public. Host: Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Join NCCT for a hike through 160 acres of forest, ARTservancy showcases the exciting work of 12 wetlands, and experience the magnificent Eau Claire Hosted by Wisconsin’s talented artists who have spent a year capturing the River rapids. This land has never been open to the Land Trust of the Year essence of 12 OWLT preserves on canvas. Gallery 224 public before. We’ll celebrate this remarkable gift with will display the artwork. a cookout after the hike. Town of Union Conservancy Hike September 29 Hike the Hills, September on the Mobile Skills Crew Eau Claire Trail-building Project Host: Landmark Conservancy September 14 September 18 - 22 Enjoy a fall-afternoon hike along the forested Baraboo Hancock blufftop, overlooking the Lower Chippewa River. Learn Host: Baraboo Range Preservation Assoc. Host: Ice Age Trail Alliance about the history and ecology of the Lower Chippewa You’ll walk the Ice Age Trail segment between Devil’s Help extend a favorite hiking trail in Central Wisconsin River and unique sand dune formations as we hike Lake State Park and Parfrey’s Glen, Wisconsin’s first at the well-loved Bohn Lake Segment. If you’ve never nearly 2 miles through moderately difficult terrain. designated State Natural Area. Visit baraboorange. been involved in an Ice Age Trail building event, we Learn about the local partnership that protected org for details about parking and the post-hike encourage you to try it out for a day. No experience is the area and opened it for nature-based outdoor gathering. necessary, but registration is required. recreation.

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