We owe special thanks to Roger Zimmermann for donating 80 of his handmade wooden acorn boxes to be used as thank you gifts for supporters of NCCT’s 2022 year-end fundraiser! This is an incredibly creative, unique, and generous way to support the organization. Thank you, Roger!
When asked about his reason for supporting NCCT in such a meaningful way, Roger shared that:
Having been a wood turner for over 50 years, I decided I would contribute my time by creating something to use as a fund-raiser for the organization. Last year I made 80 snowflakes using various techniques in a 24-step process. This year’s project was to turn out 80 small acorn boxes. The acorns were all made by hand, using woods native to central Wisconsin. Each acorn takes approximately an hour to create from start to finish. By donating these items, in conjunction with my membership, I felt that I was participating in some way with the organization as well as hopefully enticing others to join. If the acorns prove successful, I hope to do another eighty turned objects next year, thus supporting NCCT’s goal of preserving lands for future generations.
Roger and his wife have been longtime supporters of NCCT. Roger served on NCCT’s Board of Directors for about six years as a representative from Marathon County. Roger also donates countless hours of his time as a nature photographer, sharing his popular photos of central Wisconsin’s flora and fauna (and fungus) for use by the organization.
We look forward to seeing what Roger creates for this year! Stay tuned…
