by Greg Schmitz | Apr 24, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Thanks to all that supported the Forest County Land Conservation Departments annual native plant sale! With the proceeds, we are able to offer one scholarship for the Middle School Youth Conservation Camp this summer. The Middle School Camp will be hosted at Upham...
by Greg Schmitz | Apr 17, 2025 | Conservation Corner
April 22nd is Earth Day! Every year millions of people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to honoring and protecting the planet. Growing up, I remember various events we would do in school, like plantings trees or learning about the...
by Greg Schmitz | Apr 10, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Now that spring is hopefully on its way, many lake property owners in the county may start to see damage along their shorelines from ice shove. Ice shove or ice push occurs when the temperature increases as spring approaches, causing the ice to melt and start to break...
by Greg Schmitz | Apr 3, 2025 | Conservation Corner
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is a unique, volunteer-based organization that works to advise and support the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in managing the state’s natural resources. The WCC consists of citizens who represent...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 27, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Each year when warm temperatures start to bring signs of spring, it is also a time of year to pay attention to how the snow melt and increases in rain can affect our land and water. Spring runoff and rain events are significant topics for conservation in Wisconsin due...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 20, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Just wanted to get a reminder out about our annual plant sale! Order forms are due Friday, April 4th 2025. Native plants are a great way to attract bird, butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to stop erosion and sediment loss on shorelines....
