About Us
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust is a non-profit, member-supported organization. We are northeast Wisconsin's only regional land trust, and work in 12 counties to preserve our region's lands, waters, and wildlife. Since our founding in 1996, we have preserved more than 6,000 acres of natural land, including forests, wetlands, and miles of shoreline.
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If you would like to support the conservation of northeast Wisconsin's beautiful natural landscape, please contribute. Every gift makes a difference.
Upcoming Events
April:
Earth Day BioBlitz:
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Saturday, April 20, 2:00 - 3:30
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At the Harness Farm Preserve
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More information and registration here
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May:
BioBlitz with Heckrodt Wetland Reserve:
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Saturday, May 11, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
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At Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
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More information and registration here
June:
Visit to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross
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Friday, June 21. Time TBD
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At the Sisters' Motherhouse, 3110 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay
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Registration information to be announced
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
New Look Coming Soon
Phase One - Refreshed Brand
With our latest issue of Land Matters, the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust newsletter, we introduced our new look.
An updated logo with a cleaner design complimented by a pallet of color chosen to fit our mission, and a fresh set of fonts were used for the first time to highlight the conservation achievements of the Land Trust.
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Phase Two - A New Website
In 2024, we look forward to unveiling an entirely new website. The new website will feature our new brand, revolving content and it will highlight ways to be a part of our land conservation mission.
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For users who volunteer with the Land Trust, there will be new portals to access the information you use. And, for people who just want to get outdoors we will provide information about our preserves and the best way to access and enjoy the places we protect.
Join Us
Friends and volunteers are a big part of our work. To find out more about events, workdays, internships, and other volunteer opportunities, contact us.
Preserve Hunting Rules
NEWLT recognizes hunting as an important wildlife management tool. The excise tax dollars generated from the sale of guns, ammunition, and outdoor equipment has benefited natural habitats for all wildlife species. Hunters play an important role as conservation partners with NEWLT through aiding in controlling the populations of white-tailed deer and turkeys.
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Earns National Recognition
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In July 2017, Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust joined a network of 389 accredited land trusts nationally that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.
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Accreditation demonstrates NEWLT’s commitment to permanent land conservation in northeast Wisconsin.
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- Accredited land trusts now steward nearly 80% of conservation lands and easements held by all land trusts.
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- Accredited land trusts protected five times more land from 2010 to 2015 than land trusts that were not yet accredited.
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- Accredited land trusts have stronger internal systems and greater resources to steward their conservation lands forever.
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- As a result of these standards, the public’s trust in land conservation has increased--helping to win support for federal, state, and local conservation funding measures.
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