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Bernhard C. Ziegler: Farmer, Entrepreneur, Civic Leader, and his role in the History of West Bend and Washington County
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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…
A Gift from Cedar Community
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On August 28, 2023, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) received the gift of a conservation easement on 100 acres of pristine woodland, prairie and…
Race for Open Space
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 CLCF was incredibly lucky to have the rain stop before this year’s Race for Open Space on October 15, 2023 at…
CLCF Nature Series – Conservation in a Changing World: Monarch Butterflies
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Thursday, September 14. 2023 Thank you to everyone who attended the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s (CLCF) last Nature Series event of 2023. CLCF is incredibly…
CLCF Nature Series – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company’s Private Prairie Tour
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Wednesday was a beautiful day to walk the private prairie at the West Bend Mutual Insurance Company. 56 friends gathered for…
2023 Annual Kayak Tour
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Saturday, June 17, 2023 Thank you so much for attending the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) Annual Kayak and Pontoon Tour this past Saturday on…
CLCF Nature Series – Kiss the Ground Screening
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 What an evening! Thank you to everyone who attended the screening of Kiss the Ground, a documentary that discusses regenerative soil…
2023 Arbor Day Planting
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Thank you for all those who volunteered on Arbor Day, April 28, for the tree planting at Rolf’s Property! This Arbor Day, CLCF Staff and…
CLCF Nature Series – Sunset Serenade: Wisconsin Frogs
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Earth Day at the Town of West Bend Town Hall…
CLCF’s 2023 Spring Store is Open!
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CLCF’s online store is now open with your favorite items and a special edition “Take Care of Earth / There’s no Planet B” t-shirt in…
Mantoan 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and now 6!
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The Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) is excited to announce the closing on March 9, 2023 of a 24.2-acre agricultural land easement on the Mantoan…
Protection of the Norman J. Fehring Farm
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On February 22, 2023, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) closed on an agricultural land easement on 133 acres of the Norman J. Fehring Family…
Ostberg Property: Closing the Gap at Polk Kames
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On January 27, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) closed on the purchase of the 13-acre Ostberg Property. This purchase closes a gap…
Apres Cross Country Ski Social
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Sunday, March 5, 2023 Hosted by CLCF Nordic and Kine & John Torinus Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Nordic season at…
2023 Snowshoe Shuffle
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Saturday, February 11, 2023 Thank you to all who joined us for the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s 2023 Snowshoe Shuffle at Camp Silver Brook! Great…
2022 Annual Meeting
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Saturday, December 3, 2022 Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Many thanks to everyone who was able to…
The Story of Baruch Schlisinger Weil
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Saturday, October 20, 2022 It was great to see everyone at the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s 2022 Annual History Talk and dinner. We thank Steve…
Lehman Rosenheimer, His Family and Big Cedar Lake
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For everyone who attended and have asked to see it again and for those who weren’t able to attend, here is video of the 2021…
Silver Lake Kayak Tour & Social
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Sunny blue skies and welcome warm temperature provided a perfect backdrop for Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Silver Lake Kayak Tour & Social on Saturday, June…