We had a fantastic group of folks out for an Interpretive Hike led by Dr. Bob Freckmann at John Shillinglaw’s Mecan Prairie last Saturday, August 6th! John has done extensive work to restore the prairie habitat on his property, and took things one step further to conserve the land forever with a conservation easement with […]
We are filled with gratitude and cheese curds! We owe a big THANK YOU to the wonderful staff at Milwaukee Burger Company – Wausau, who graciously hosted NCCT last night for Community Mondays, where a portion of food and drinks sales are donated to area nonprofits. Thank you to everyone who came out last night
Thank You, Milwaukee Burger Company – Wausau! NCCT Participates in Community Mondays Read More »
NCCT thanks the Ice Age Trail Alliance for their work building a new section of trail on the Rice Lake Preserve in Marathon County! This newly built section of Ice Age Trail through the Rice Lake Preserve has been a vision in the works for many people over many years. In 2011, a portion of
Registration for the NCCT’s upcoming interpretive hike at John Shillinglaw’s Mecan Prairie is officially open! Registration is limited to 30 participants to ensure an enjoyable experience! Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Location: Waushara County, Wisconsin Description: Join NCCT on Saturday, August 6th from 10 AM until 2 PM for an interpretive hike on a privately owned property
Registration is open for the Shillinglaw Mecan Prairie Interpretive Hike! Read More »
Lexi served as the NCCT Stewardship and Development Assistant for a spring internship from January to May 2022. She recently graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in Natural Resource Planning with a minor in Sustainable Energy and a certificate in Spanish. Lexi did a great job while working with NCCT and we thank her
NCCT Intern, Lexi Peirce, graduates from UWSP! Read More »
The North Central Conservancy Trust’s Spring 2022 Newsletter (Vol. 21, No. 1) and 2021 Annual Report is now available to view online: https://www.ncctwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NCCT-Spring-2022.pdf If you would like a paper copy sent to you in the mail, please consider becoming a member of NCCT, and contact Becky at outreachncct@gmail.com. Special thanks to Bob Freckmann, Lora Hagen, Alan
NCCT Publishes Spring 2022 Newsletter! Read More »
The North Central Conservancy Trust held the 2021 Annual Banquet Dinner and Major Fundraising Event at the Bukolt Park Lodge in Stevens Point, WI on October 7th from 5-8pm. It was open to the public and featured fabulous guest speakers from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, live music, a silent auction and food catered by
NCCT Holds 2021 Annual Dinner Fundraiser & Friend-raiser! Read More »
The North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT), the Green Circle Trail, and the City of Stevens Point recently held a special ceremony to officially open the new section of the Green Circle Trail and to recognize their collaborative partnership to purchase, manage and protect a 5-acre property adjacent to Bukolt Park, along with the nearby 2-acre
Partners for Conservation Sign Unveiling & Green Circle Trail Section Ribbon Cutting! Read More »
Event Date: Thursday October 7th, 2021 Event Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Description: Join NCCT for our 2021 Annual Banquet Dinner and Major Fundraising Event. This is open to the public and will feature a silent auction, speakers from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, live music, and food catered by Primitive Providers! Please RSVP
Event Date: Thursday September 9th, 2021 Event Time: 2:00 PM Description: Join NCCT, the City of Stevens Point, Green Circle Trail, and Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin for a sign-unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of our collaborative effort to acquire, protect, and manage the 5-acre property north of Bukolt Park! NCCT purchased this
Stevens Point Celebrates Earth Day The City of Stevens Point is partnering with North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT), Central Rivers Farmshed, American Transmission Company (ATC), and UWSP Students for Sustainability to celebrate Earth Day 2021 with a fruit tree planting on April 19th. The 24 fruit trees will be planted on Monday, April 19th at 12:00
Fruit Tree Planting at NCCT’s Property near Bukolt Park! Monday April 19, 2021 Read More »
Looking for a great way to get involved? Sign up as a conservation easement property monitor! Training took place on Thursday April 15 at 6pm. If you missed it, that’s ok! You can watch the recording by clicking Here. For More Information Contact Our Office: 715-344-1910 edncct@gmail.com
Conservation Easement Volunteers Wanted! Here’s your opportunity! Read More »
Presentations Begin at 8:30AM with Live footage of prairie chickens booming! At 9:00AM Paul Skawinski presents: “Creating a Little Piece of Prairie Right at Home”, Then at 10:00AM, Mary “Casey” martin presents “Sharing Hamerstrom Stories & Legacies”, then at 11:00AM, David Drake will present “Greater Prairie Chickens: A fascinating but disappearing bird” For More Information
Register Now For The 2021 Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival! Read More »
NCCT’s Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, October 24th, 2020! Thank you for participating in our Virtual Annual Dinner this year. With your help NCCT raised over $5,000. Special thank you to our restaurant sponsors; Father Fats Public House in Stevens Point and Greenwood Hills Restaurant in Wausau. Thank you very much to our guest
NCCT’s Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, October 24th, 2020! Read More »
Our Office Open House Event, was a success! Did you miss this event on Saturday, August 22nd? If so, check this video out. We put together the highlights from last Saturday so you can watch from the comfort of home.
Take a tour of NCCT’s new office! Read More »
Click here to watch the Wisconsin Land Trust Days Episode that is scheduled to air on Discovery Wisconsin on June 13th! This episode will explain the importance of having land trusts in Wisconsin to protect our beautiful wild landscapes forever.
DON’T MISS THIS: Discover Wisconsin Land Trust Days Episode Premier Read More »
