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Successful Interpretive Hike at Shillinglaw’s Mecan Prairie – Complete with Karner Blue Butterflies!

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 […]

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Thank You, Milwaukee Burger Company – Wausau! NCCT Participates in Community Mondays

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

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NCCT Celebrates the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Opening of Trail on Marathon County Rice Lake Preserve!

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

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Registration is open for the Shillinglaw Mecan Prairie Interpretive Hike!

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

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BIG NEWS! Match Challenge for Energy Efficiency Fundraiser!

Last week we kicked off our fundraiser for energy efficiency improvements at our Land Conservation Center, including putting new windows on our building and better-insulating our ceiling. Our goal is to raise a total of $10,000 to supplement the grant we received from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, and to support the NCCT Ranger

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NCCT Staff Discuss Land Conservation on Local Radio Show!

On the morning of June 15th, NCCT staff had the opportunity to talk about their mission on the radio with Scott Krueger on 92.1 WPCN The True Oldies Channel! Click the link below to listen and learn more about land conservation in central Wisconsin, and how NCCT works with landowners to advance our mission. https://bit.ly/3OfUOom

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NCCT Seeks Energy Efficiency Improvements: Launches Summer Fundraiser – Supported by $26,136 Grant Award!

Although NCCT has made significant progress towards the Land Conservation Center, there are still a few major improvements needed. A professional energy audit was conducted in 2021 that determined the old windows on the building are about 60 years old, in poor condition, and are not able to effectively help regulate the temperature of the

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NCCT Publishes Spring 2022 Newsletter!

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

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NCCT Awarded $5,000 Grant From ATC for Habitat Restoration on Bukolt Island!

North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) recently received a $5,000 grant from American Transmission Co.’s Pollinator Habitat Program to help support a restoration project to revegetate a nearly one-acre area with native, pollinator-friendly plants on Bukolt Island during the spring and summer of 2022. Bukolt Island, also known as Annabel Lee or Kulas Island, is located

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Special Thank You Gift for Your Donation!

We are grateful to you for supporting NCCT’s land conservation mission! As thanks, supporters who contribute between now and December 23rd will receive a special holiday gift! This year have partnered with longtime supporter, talented photographer, and experienced craftsperson, Roger Zimmermann, to offer you one-of-a-kind wooden snowflakes that he hand-turned on his lathe. Much like

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NCCT Publishes Fall 2021 Newsletter!

The North Central Conservancy Trust’s Fall 2021 Newsletter (Vol. 20, No. 2) is now available to view online: https://www.ncctwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NCCT-Fall-2021.pdf If you would like a paper copy sent to you in the mail, please contact Becky at outreachncct@gmail.com.  Special thanks to Bob Freckmann, S. Pat Cormack, Tamara Stone,  Lora Hagen, Pat McMurtrie, and Spectra Print for their

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NCCT Reaches Fundraising Goal for Solar Array at Land Conservation Center!

In March 2021, the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) launched a fundraiser to fund the purchase of a new solar power array for their Land Conservation Center, located in the Village of Whiting, Stevens Point, WI. By the end of May, NCCT was able to successfully secure the $13,380 needed to purchase and install the

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Unique opportunity to work with NCCT and the Ice Age Trail Alliance! Apply Now!

North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) is seeking a dynamic individual to assist with a variety of projects that will support our mission and vision. This is a full time position with NCCT that will also include working on Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) projects! This is a unique opportunity to get involved with both organizations! 

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Fruit Tree Planting at NCCT’s Property near Bukolt Park! Monday April 19, 2021

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

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