BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Driftless Area Land Conservancy - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Driftless Area Land Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Driftless Area Land Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T202351Z CREATED:20260409T202340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T202351Z UID:10000294-1780601400-1780608600@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Evenings Afield: Great Wisconsin Bat Count Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Join bat biologists at Taliesin for the property’s first comprehensive bat emergence count! While overwintering bats have been monitored here for over a decade\, this survey focuses on bats that use the historic buildings for summer day roosting. Your participation will help guide future bat monitoring and conservation efforts and inform planned building projects that could affect these important roosts. Many pairs of eyes are needed to cover the property’s buildings\, and this event kicks off the Great Wisconsin Bat Count weekend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Lowery Creek Watershed Initiative is a community-driven partnership of residents\, farmers\, conservation organizations\, and local partners working together to protect water quality\, support resilient agriculture\, and steward the natural and cultural landscape of the valley.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/taliesin-bat-emergence-count/ LOCATION:Taliesin Hillside School\, 6604 State Road 23\, Spring Green\, WI\, 53588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Evenings Afield ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Great-Wisconsin-Bat-Count-Kick-Off-June-4th-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260529T185430Z CREATED:20260529T185421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T185430Z UID:10000306-1780704000-1780790399@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day: Explore the Driftless DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails this National Trails Day (celebrated every first Saturday in June). Explore the Driftless Area and start planning your next outdoor adventure by visiting our trail and preserve pages for hiking inspiration\, maps\, and more! URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/dalc-event-nationaltrailsday/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Community Events,Driftless Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/National-Trails-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T185727Z CREATED:20260609T185109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T185727Z UID:10000165-1780736400-1780750800@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Weekends at Wild Oaks DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of Wild Oaks\, just north of New Glarus! Journey into the valley to learn firsthand land stewardship and restoration in a variety of Wisconsin’s natural communities\, including oak savannas\, wetlands\, dry prairies\, and more. Workday activities here are just as diverse as the wildlife that calls this valley home. These activities include invasive species management\, prescribed fire\, trash and debris clean-up\, plant and animal surveys\, and numerous other fun and exciting projects. \nThe terrain at Wild Oaks can be steep and uneven. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and take plenty of breaks. All the necessary tools and equipment will be provided\, but please bring layers\, water\, a snack\, and gloves. \nIf you’re planning to join a workday\, please contact site steward Fil Sanna at 608-636-6222 or filsanna@yahoo.com.  URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/weekends-at-wild-oaks-2/2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Wild Oaks Preserve\, 277 Brunson Rd\, Belleville\, WI\, 53508\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekends at Wild Oaks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dalc-wild-oaks-preserve-stephanie-judge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Driftless Area Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@driftlessconservancy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162108Z CREATED:20260604T200852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T162108Z UID:10000307-1781942400-1781974800@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Awareness Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join DALC Easement Stewardship Manager\, Shannon Roznoski\, and York Prairie volunteers during Invasive Species Awareness Weekend to help remove invasive herbaceous weeds from a beautiful prairie remnant State Natural Area near New Glarus\, Wisconsin. No experience is necessary\, and volunteers will assist with hand-pulling invasive plants and using simple tools such as loppers and small shovels to help protect this valuable native landscape. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear long pants and sleeves and bring a sun hat\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. Gloves and tools will be provided. Free roadside parking is available\, but please note there are no restroom facilities on-site. \nPlease note: This event is being hosted as part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Invasive Species Awareness Weekend event series. Interested in participating but unable to attend this event? Explore other volunteer opportunities happening throughout the state during Invasive Species Awareness Weekend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About Wisconsin Invasives URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/event-isaw/ LOCATION:York Prairie – Marbleseed Unit – York Valley Road\, R6WM+MCM Forward\, Wisconsin\, Perry\, WI\, 53572\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Invasive-Species-Awareness-Weekend-June-20th-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T185450Z CREATED:20260609T185450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T185450Z UID:10000405-1781946000-1781960400@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Weekends at Wild Oaks DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of Wild Oaks\, just north of New Glarus! Journey into the valley to learn firsthand land stewardship and restoration in a variety of Wisconsin’s natural communities\, including oak savannas\, wetlands\, dry prairies\, and more. Workday activities here are just as diverse as the wildlife that calls this valley home. These activities include invasive species management\, prescribed fire\, trash and debris clean-up\, plant and animal surveys\, and numerous other fun and exciting projects. \nThe terrain at Wild Oaks can be steep and uneven. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and take plenty of breaks. All the necessary tools and equipment will be provided\, but please bring layers\, water\, a snack\, and gloves. \nIf you’re planning to join a workday\, please contact site steward Fil Sanna at 608-636-6222 or filsanna@yahoo.com.  URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/weekends-at-wild-oaks-4/2026-06-20/ LOCATION:Wild Oaks Preserve\, 277 Brunson Rd\, Belleville\, WI\, 53508\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekends at Wild Oaks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dalc-wild-oaks-preserve-stephanie-judge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Driftless Area Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@driftlessconservancy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T184411Z CREATED:20260605T184401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T184411Z UID:10000308-1782324000-1782331200@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Pasture Walk DESCRIPTION:Join DALC board member Gene Schriefer at Rolling Hills Stock Farm from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for an evening field day hosted by the Sauk County Land Conservation Department. Learn how native warm-season grasses have become an important part of Gene’s grazing management system and explore the benefits these forages can bring to working lands. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to compare the establishment and management of native warm-season pastures with more common introduced cool-season grass pastures\, while gaining practical insights into grazing systems\, pasture diversity\, and agricultural resilience. \nNo registration required! \nLocation: 2409 County Road Y\, Dodgeville\, WI 53533 URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/event-pasture-walk/ LOCATION:Rolling Hills Stock Farm\, 2409 Co Rd Y\, Dodgeville\, WI\, 53533\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pasture-Walk-June-24th-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T175545Z CREATED:20260526T175533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T175545Z UID:10000304-1782633600-1782680400@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Fun Run DESCRIPTION:Join Fleet Feet for a morning trail fun run!  \nSaucony and UCAN will be on site with demos and samples\, and staff from Driftless Area Land Conservancy will be there to share more about conservation efforts\, public access\, and the vision for trails throughout the Driftless Area. \nAlso connect with Driftless Endurance\, a local trail running organization dedicated to building community and adventure through trail running in the Driftless. Learn more about their races\, events\, and mission to connect people with the landscape through movement and endurance. \nAll paces are welcome — whether you’re newer to trails or a seasoned dirt-loving runner. Come explore\, connect\, and enjoy some miles with the Fleet Feet community! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Confirm Your Attendance URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/event-trail-fun-run/ LOCATION:Festge County Park\, 4894 Scherbel Rd\, Cross Plains\, 53528\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Driftless Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fun-Run-June-28th-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Driftless Area Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@driftlessconservancy.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR