Events Calendar

It is an honor to be able to offer educational events and opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Volunteering opportunities through our For the Wild program are available all year long, and you can sign up by following the directions listed with each event.

We offer easy online sign-up for those events that require it. This helps us to tread lightly on the land by not over-booking events. It also helps us to prepare for events with sufficient supplies, volunteers, and logistics. We hope to see you outdoors soon! Because of the demand for our hikes, please consider becoming a member to support our efforts. Members are always the first to know about the opportunities before the dates hit the newspapers, and your membership dollars help us continue to nurture and protect the native habitats and farmlands in the Driftless Area.

Looking for even more hikes or learning opportunities? Visit our Linked to the Land page and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news about upcoming events.

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Trail Trek Challenge 2024-2025
Conservancy Nature Preserves
Trail Trek Challenge is a free year-round hike/walk program on the nature preserves you've helped protect in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Challenge yourself to hike at least five of the 18 designated trails to discover nature's treasures and learn what makes…
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February 2025 Volunteer for the Wild!
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How to Create Habitat for Native Bees
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Danielle Hudson samples native bee populations
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse, WI
THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED ON 2/20, BUT HAD TO BE CANCELED DUE TO COVID AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 2/27. We invite you to join local biologist Danielle Hudson for an exploration of the incredible diversity and ecological importance…
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La Crosse Aldo Leopold Days 2025 Celebration
Viterbo University and The Nature Place in Myrick Park
In partnership with local conservation organizations in the La Crosse Area, we are proud to be a part of the La Crosse Leopold days 2025 Celebration! This year’s Aldo Leopold celebration of the renowned Wisconsin ecologist will explore “Water Ways…
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March 2025 Volunteer for the Wild!
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Make a Plan to Tackle Invasives This Year
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Wallrath after removing invasives on canoe trip
Hotel Fortney, 100 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI 54665
Join ecologist and invasive species expert Matt Wallrath of the Wisconsin First Detector Network on March 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Hotel Fortney in Viroqua as he discusses the impacts of invasives on the Driftless Area and ways…
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Annual Friends Gathering plus "Damsels & Dragons of Wisconsin" presentation
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Halloween Pennant by Dan Jackson
1827 Sims Place, La Crosse, WI
Join us for our Annual Friends Gathering at Gundersen's Integrated Center for Education (ICE). Bring a friend, reconnect after a long winter season, and enjoy the fun!
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