"When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect."

Aldo Leopold
(1886 - 1948) American Forester

Events

Sugar Creek Bluff Hike

When:  September 13th, beginning at 10 a.m.

MVC ’s Restoration Biologist, Jessica Bolwahn will lead you up the steep slope of MVC’s Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area preserve to see firsthand the restoration of the native prairie habitat. MVC staff and volunteers have removed invasive cedar trees from the site beginning in 1999. Come see the prairie grasses and wildflowers vigoroursly reclaiming their place in the sun! Favorites to watch for: blazing star, side-oats grama, Indian grass and plenty of sunflowers.

Trip Leader: MVC Restoration Biologist, Jessica Bolwahn
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult (some portions of the logging road may be rough)
Extras to bring: Camera, bug spray, binoculars and drinking water.

Directions: Meet near the end of Lagoon Road, 1/2 mile south of Ferryville. Please park on the right side of the road, facing the exit (use the driveway to turn around).

Please email mrich@MississippiValleyConservancy.org to register.

If weather does not permit, the hike will be cancelled. Check our website for more information.

Land Trust Alliance 2008 Rally

When: September 18 - 21
Where: Pittsburgh, PA

Don't miss the largest land conservation training and networking event in America.

The event offers a unique time to come together with your partners in conservation to celebrate all of the hard work that's been done, and to strengthen your skills for the challenges that lay ahead.

Join us in Pittsburgh, as the city celebrates its 250th Anniversary, and meet with more than 2,000 of your fellow land trust professionals, landowners and local conservation leaders - all,  who like you, are dedicated to protecting farms, forests, trails, parks and natural areas in their communities.

For more information, visit: http://www.landtrustalliance.org/learning/rally/rally.

Gathering Waters 2008 Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration

What: Join Gathering Waters Conservancy for our 6th Annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, policy makers, and land trusts who work together to conserve the places that make Wisconsin special.

When: Thursday, September 25, 2008, 5:30-8:30 pm

Where: Monona Terrace, Madison

Tickets: $25 per person. RSVP now ! Look for your invitation in the mail. Call (608) 251-9131 x 15 or email info [at] gatheringwaters.org.

The annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration is a joyful party where land conservation leaders from around the state take time out to mingle, nibble, and celebrate their successes. The awards celebration is accompanied by a silent auction, so come ready to bid on one of the over fifty items that suits your taste - a vacation package, a work of art, or a vintage Radio Flyer tricycle!

For more information, visit http://gatheringwaters.org/aboutus_events_awardcelebration2008.php.

La Crosse River Conservancy Hike

When:  October 11th, beginning at 10 a.m.
More details to come.

11th Annual Banquet & Silent Auction

When:  November 13th
Where: Radisson, La Crosse WI
More details to come.
**If you have an item you'd like to donate to our silent auction, please email Marghie.

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