A panoramic view of rolling hills in Wisconsin's Driftless region.

Join us in the field.

Our events are opportunities to experience the Driftless up close, alongside the people working to protect it. Many will take you onto private lands rarely open to the public and showcase thriving, well-managed habitats you won’t see anywhere else.

Spots are limited, and many events fill quickly, so save your place today! Every season brings new discoveries. Each walk, presentation, hike, or volunteer day presents opportunities to witness conservation in action.

All events are open to the public and welcome participants of all ages (unless otherwise noted). If you need assistance with the online registration process, please call the DALC office at (608) 930-3252.

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July

CANCELLED Evenings Afield: Restoring Pine Relicts & Savannas

Date July 16, 2026Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Explore Knobs Road’s rugged landscape and learn how landowners are restoring oak savanna, prairie, and rare plant communities between two watersheds.

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July

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date July 18, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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July

Land Trust Days: Explore Sardeson Forest Preserve

Date July 31, 2026Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmVenue Sardeson Forest PreserveCategory Community Events

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy for a Land Trust Days guided walk at Sardeson Forest Preserve.. Explore protected Driftless landscapes and learn about land restoration and stewardship.

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August

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date August 1, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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August

White Oak Festival

Date Aug 7 - 9, 2026Time All Day EventVenue White Oak SavannaCategory Community Events

Celebrate the White Oak Festival! Join our guided oak savanna walk on August 8 and enjoy a weekend of nature, music, art, and community.

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August

Driftless Legacy Society Picnic

Date August 11, 2026Time 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for DALC's Driftless Legacy Society Picnic!

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August

Wetland Walkabout

Date August 13, 2026Time 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmCategory Community Events

Join Pheasants Forever for a tour of an easement with a thriving mix of wetlands and prairie in SW Wisconsin.

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August

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date August 15, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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August

Evenings Afield: International Designations

Date August 20, 2026Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCategory Community Events Evenings Afield

Discover how Taliesin and the Lower Wisconsin Riverway earned global recognition and what it means for conservation.

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September

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date September 5, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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September

Evenings Afield: Restoring the Welsh Hills Prairies

Date September 10, 2026Time 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmVenue Welsh Hills South PrairieCategory Community Events Evenings Afield

Explore the 20-year restoration of prairie and savanna in the Welsh Hills and hike a scenic Driftless Trail segment at Taliesin.

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September

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date September 19, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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October

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date October 3, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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October

Evenings Afield: Protect the Night - Enjoy & Preserve Dark Skies

Date October 8, 2026Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue Savanna Institute South FarmCategory Community Events Evenings Afield

Join us under the stars to identify constellations, learn about light pollution, and contribute to Globe at Night citizen science efforts.

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October

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date October 17, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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November

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date November 7, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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November

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date November 21, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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December

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date December 5, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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December

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date December 19, 2026Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.

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January

Weekends at Wild Oaks

Date January 2, 2027Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Wild Oaks PreserveCategory Weekends at Wild Oaks

Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Badgerland Foundation at Wild Oaks Preserve near New Glarus, WI for conservation workdays.