Driftless Area Land Conservancy is excited to welcome Kyle Adams to the team as an Events Coordinator. Kyle brings with her a rich background in hospitality, education, preservation, and community connection, along with a deep appreciation for the Driftless Area.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Kyle attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Over the past twenty years, her work has taken her across the country and through a wide range of roles focused on connecting people with places and experiences.
Her career has included serving as an instructor for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, educational outreach and tour work with Taliesin Preservation, and volunteering at the Chicago Architecture Center. She also spent many years in the restaurant industry, working her way into event planning while living in Chicago. In 2018, she returned to the Driftless Area to lead Taliesin Preservation’s events program.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle recognized a need for stronger support of Wisconsin’s local food economy and founded Wander Provision, a Wisconsin-focused sandwich deli and specialty grocery celebrating small-scale farmers and producers. After five successful years building a community around local food, Kyle made the difficult decision to close Wander Provisions in March 2026. Around the same time, DALC was searching for an Events Coordinator. Given Kyle’s extensive experience in creating meaningful experiences and bringing people together, the timing felt like a natural fit and an exciting new chapter.
At DALC, Kyle will help bring people together through events and programs at the newly acquired Wintergreen property. Her experience creating welcoming spaces and meaningful experiences will help shape opportunities for people to connect with the land, learn about conservation, and build community. As Wintergreen continues to evolve, Kyle’s creativity, hospitality, and deep appreciation for the Driftless will help make it a place where people can gather, explore, and experience the land. Her experience leading events and managing a business also brings valuable insight as DALC explores ways to grow programming at Wintergreen that is both sustainable and mission-driven. Through her work, Wintergreen will continue to grow as a welcoming destination where people can connect with the land, the Driftless Area, and one another.
Kyle lives in Spring Green with her husband, two dogs, seven chickens, and a duck. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, reading, thrifting, and cooking. She also serves on the board of Savor the River Valley and chairs its newly formed Community Outreach Committee, reflecting her ongoing commitment to fostering community connections throughout the Driftless Area.
We are so happy to have you as part of the DALC team!