MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the ninth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-based events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land trusts are non-profit organizations dedicated to permanent land conservation. In Wisconsin, over 40 land trusts protect more than 500,000 acres.
Land Trust Days celebrates land trusts and the important work they do protecting Wisconsin’s land, water, and wildlife. In 2026, 22 Wisconsin land trusts, and Gathering Waters, will host 42 events that are open to the public and offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Participants can experience Wisconsin’s unique landscapes by hiking, biking, paddling, and even stargazing. Educational opportunities that are great for the whole family will highlight butterflies and birds. Adults can appreciate nature with a citizen science project or wind down with a guided mindfulness walk. Volunteers can help build part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Read more highlights and get information on what to expect during 2026 Land Trust Days here.
“Land Trust Days is our invitation to Wisconsin residents to see conservation in action and have fun outside,” said Charles Carlin, Chief Strategy Officer at Gathering Waters. “By partnering with land trusts statewide, we’re helping people build real connections with the protected places that make Wisconsin special, many of which are open and waiting to be discovered year-round.”
During Land Trust Days, Gathering Waters also provides free printed event calendars and Wisconsin Nature Guides by request.
Find more information about Wisconsin Land Trust Days events at HaveFunOutside.org.
About Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts: Gathering Waters is a nonprofit organization that helps land trusts, landowners, and communities permanently protect the places that make Wisconsin special. We strengthen 40+ member land trusts throughout the state by advocating for government funding; providing tools, resources, and education opportunities; and increasing statewide awareness of land trusts.
About Land Trusts: Land trusts are nonprofit organizations that support their communities by permanently protecting land, including forests, grasslands, wetlands, endangered wildlife habitat, farmlands, and historic sites. Wisconsin land trusts protect nearly 1,800 special places around the state.
