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CLCF’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

CLCF is excited to introduce its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan! It Is a fantastic time for land protection in the Cedar Lakes region. This plan details…

Protection of the Owen Property

On September 20, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) completed the purchase of the 40-acre Owen Property, which lies south of the Town of West…

Protection of the Weninger Property

On August 23, 2024, CLCF closed on the purchase of the 32-acre Weninger Property from the Jack E. and Catherine M. Weninger Revocable Living Trust….

Protection of the Burkepile Property

On July 30, 2024, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) closed on the purchase of the 62-acre Burkepile property, which lies just west of Scenic…

CLCF Nature Series: The Ice Age Trail Alliance

On September 12, 2024, CLCF hosted guest speakers Kevin Thusius and Chad DuChateau from the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) as part of its Nature…

CLCF’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Somewhere in Time

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation held its 50th Anniversary Celebration Somewhere in Time – Race for Open Space at the…

Walk & Talk at the Rudorf Farm

On August 14, 2024, at CLCF’s Rudorf Farm, Josh Schoemann, County Executive, presented a $500,000 grant to CLCF for the Rural Communities Land and Water…

Munch & Learn: MMSD

Thank you to those who were able to join us for CLCF’s Munch & Learn featuring the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). The event took…

CLCF Nature Series: Raptors in Conservation

Thank you to everyone who attended CLCF’s Nature Series event, “Raptors in Conservation” presented by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center on July 14! CLCF’s Nature Series…

CLCF Nature Series: Walk & Talk at Cedar Community

Thank you to everyone who joined the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation for its 2024 Nature Series Walk & Talk at Cedar Community on June 26!…

2024 Kayak and Pontoon Boat tour

Thank you to everyone who was able to join the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) for its Kayak and Pontoon Boat Tour on Saturday, June…

CLCF Nature Series: Common Ground Screening

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the screening of Common Ground last Thursday, May 16, as part of CLCF’s 2024 Nature Series! It…

CLCF’s Online Store has Reopened!

CLCF’s online store has reopened due to popular demand with your favorite selections with the special edition “50th Anniversary” logo! Orders are sent directly to…

Munch & Learn: Gary Britton

Thank you to those who were able to join us for CLCF’s Munch & Learn featuring Gary Britton on Tuesday, May 7! It was an…

Protection of the Hassinger Farm

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) purchased two farmland parcels totaling 34.2 acres off of Pleasant Valley Road in the…

CLCF Nature Series: Putting the Kibosh on Extinction – the Power of Birds

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us yesterday for CLCF’s Nature Series Presentation at the West Bend Country Club. It was great…

2024 Arbor Day

Thank you to all of CLCF’s amazing volunteers who helped out with our Arbor Day Tree Tube Workday on Friday, April 26, 2024! On Arbor…

CLCF is Hiring!

CLCF is seeking an Office Manager! Are you passionate about fostering connections between people and nature? Do you possess experience with office operations and a…

2024 Après Nordic Ski Social

It was great to see everyone who joined us on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, for CLCF’s Après Nordic Ski Social! It was a spectacular afternoon…

2024 Snowshoe Shuffle

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for CLCF’s Snowshoe Shuffle on Saturday, February 24th! It was an enjoyable event filled with good…

CLCF 50th Anniversary Webstore is Now Open!

CLCF’s online store is now open with new items and your favorite selections with the special edition “50th Anniversary” logo. Orders are sent directly to…

Following the Water: From Gilbert Lake to the Fehring Farm

In 2024, CLCF will celebrate 50 years of land conservation in the Cedar Lakes region. We couldn’t have gotten here without your support. Thank You!