BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Driftless Area Land Conservancy - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T081953 CREATED:20250908T161913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171407Z UID:10000167-1783760400-1783774800@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-3/2026-07-11/ 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:20260714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T081953 CREATED:20260520T192112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192121Z UID:10000303-1784034000-1784041200@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Conservation Easement Landowner Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy for our biannual Conservation Easement Landowner Gathering\, an afternoon dedicated to connection\, stewardship\, and community across the Driftless Area. \n  \nThis gathering brings together conservation easement landowners to connect with fellow land stewards\, spend time on protected land\, and hear updates from DALC staff about ongoing conservation work throughout the region. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about stewardship efforts\, ask questions\, and share experiences with others who are helping care for the Driftless Area. \n  \nPlease note: This is an invite-only event. For more information\, please contact info@driftlessconservancy.org URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/dalc-event-ce-gathering/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Conservation-Easement-Landowner-Gathering-July-14th-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Driftless Area Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@driftlessconservancy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T081953 CREATED:20260409T202559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T202608Z UID:10000295-1784224800-1784232000@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Evenings Afield: Restoring Pine Relicts & Savannas DESCRIPTION:Explore the height of land between the Lowery Creek and Mill Creek watersheds\, home to the two rocky knobs that give Knobs Road its name. These unique areas support northern-like plant communities and are surrounded by fire-dependent oak savanna. Visit the eastern knob\, where the landowners are actively restoring the knob\, savanna\, and prairie\, and learn about their restoration process and discoveries. Participants should be prepared for rugged hiking. \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/eveningsafield-knobs-savanna-restoration/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Community Events,Evenings Afield ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Restoring-the-East-Knob-Pine-Relict-Savanna-July-16th-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T081953 CREATED:20250908T161913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171407Z UID:10000168-1784970000-1784984400@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-3/2026-07-25/ 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:20260731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T081953 CREATED:20260515T152943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T153157Z UID:10000302-1785502800-1785510000@driftlessconservancy.org SUMMARY:Land Trust Days: Explore Sardeson Forest Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy at Sardeson Forest Preserve (Mineral Point\, WI) to explore a protected area within the Driftless landscape. This is an opportunity to walk the property\, experience the land\, and learn more about land management and restoration efforts.  \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   \n  \nLand Trust Days is an annual series of events hosted by land trusts throughout Wisconsin in July\, August\, and September! Can’t make this event? Click “Learn More” to see the full listing of Land Trust Days Events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://driftlessconservancy.org/event/land-trust-days-dalc/ LOCATION:Sardeson Forest Preserve\, VQ6W+F5\, Mineral Point\, 53565\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://driftlessconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Land-Trust-Days-July-31st-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Driftless Area Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@driftlessconservancy.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR