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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…

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!

CLCF’s Annual Meeting

Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend in person or…

Protection of the Ihlenfeld Acres Farm

On October 23, 2023, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) closed on an agricultural land easement on 44 acres of the Ihlenfeld farm located on…

Bernhard C. Ziegler: Farmer, Entrepreneur, Civic Leader, and his role in the History of West Bend and Washington County

Thursday, October 18, 2023 What a lovely evening to gather for CLCF’s Annual History talk and learn all about Bernhard C. Ziegler at the West…