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 »
We are excited to announce that NCCT reached our $10,000 fundraising goal for energy efficiency improvements at the Land Conservation Center over the 4th of July weekend! To everyone who supported this effort, we can’t thank you enough! You helped to raise a total of $10,050 that will be used along with the grant awarded by …
BIG NEWS! Energy Efficiency Fundraiser GOAL REACHED! Read More »
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 …
BIG NEWS! Match Challenge for Energy Efficiency Fundraiser! Read More »
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 …
NCCT Staff Discuss Land Conservation on Local Radio Show! Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
NCCT Awarded $5,000 Grant From ATC for Habitat Restoration on Bukolt Island! Read More »
NCCT received a generous land donation from Harry Suszko in November of 2021. This 8-acre property is near Wautoma in Waushara County. The site is known for its historically diverse prairie habitat including plants such as pasque flower, asters, and white sage. Longtime NCCT supporter, former Board member, and current Properties Committee member, Dr. Bob …
Lexi Peirce, Stewardship & Development Assistant
Top L-R: Kerry Brimmer, Jon Kaull, Mitch Olson, Chris Radford, Michael Keiser, Bob Freckmann; Bottom L-R: Becky Wadleigh, Jill Falstad, Kay Meyer, CoCo Collins
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 …
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 …
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 …
NCCT Reaches Fundraising Goal for Solar Array at Land Conservation Center! Read More »
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! …
Unique opportunity to work with NCCT and the Ice Age Trail Alliance! Apply Now! Read More »
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
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 »
