The environmental issues facing our world have never been greater – our climate is changing, farmland is disappearing, not everyone has good access to land, wildlife habitat is vanishing, and people are losing their connections with the outdoors. Groundswell is pushing back. With the help of our supporters, landowners, partners and volunteers, we are taking on big issues with focus and resolve. Acre by acre we are getting results.
With your help, we restore and care for our local natural landscapes for communities to enjoy and wildlife to thrive. No experience is necessary, and we provide the tools for the job.
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It`s not too late to double your impact on this #GivingTuesday!
Your donation will help connect people with nature, protect wildlife habitats, support local farmers, and more.
And we have exciting news! Thanks to several donors, your gift on #GivingTuesday will be matched!
That means your impact on local conservation will be DOUBLED.
There are several ways to give on Tuesday:
Donate online
Give by phone at 608-258-9797
Mail a check to 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 250, Madison, WI 53703
Please include a note saying your gift is part of #GivingTuesday.
Thank you for helping protect special places right here in south-central Wisconsin!
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #danecounty #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2024
#GivingTuesday is today!
Your donation will help connect people with nature, protect wildlife habitats, support local farmers, and more.
And we have exciting news! Thanks to several donors, your gift on #GivingTuesday will be matched!
That means your impact on local conservation will be DOUBLED.
There are several ways to give on Tuesday:
Donate online
Give by phone at 608-258-9797
Mail a check to 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 250, Madison, WI 53703
Please include a note saying your gift is part of #GivingTuesday.
Thank you for helping protect special places right here in south-central Wisconsin!
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #danecounty #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2024
#GivingTuesday is on December 3!
Your donation will help connect people with nature, protect wildlife habitats, support local farmers, and more.
And we have exciting news! Thanks to several donors, your gift on #GivingTuesday will be matched!
That means your impact on local conservation will be DOUBLED.
There are several ways to give on Tuesday:
Donate online
Give by phone at 608-258-9797
Mail a check to 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 250, Madison, WI 53703
Please include a note saying your gift is part of #GivingTuesday.
Thank you for helping protect special places right here in south-central Wisconsin!
📷: Ben Jones
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #givingtuesday
Are you looking for some gift ideas for this holiday season? Support conservation where you live by checking out our online store. Proceeds help protect special places forever. Find the link in our bio.
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #swag #merch #giftideas
We`ve been having a busy month hosting workshops to support HMoob farmers!
On November 9th, we held a workshop with the Wisconsin Hmong Association about loans, grants, and farming best practices to improve water, air, and soil health.
On November 16th, we held a workshop in Manitowoc with UW Division of Extension about land leasing and record keeping. The workshop emphasized the importance of keeping records and using those records to apply for programs and loans. There was also time to help farmers with applying to NRCS programs or FSA loans.
Thank you to our partners who helped us put on these workshops and gave presentations.
@USDAgov Natural Resources Conservation Service
@danecountyextension
@USDAgov Farm Service Agency
@Wisconsin Hmong Association
📷: Bari Yang & Presley Chang
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #conservation #farmers #HMoob #workshops
Reminder we`re hiring! Groundswell Conservancy is seeking a new Director of Major & Planned Gifts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organized, outgoing, innately curious individual who embodies empathy and enjoys developing and maintaining close relationships with supporters. Please share this announcement with anyone you think might be interested in this job.
This is a full-time, salaried position with paid benefits including health and dental insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 annually depending on qualifications.
The hiring team will begin reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as soon as December 2, 2024, with the goal of having the successful candidate in position before the end of the calendar year.
The complete position description can be found be found in the link in our description.
To Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to admin@groundswellconservancy.org. Please include Director of Major & Planned Gifts Application in the subject line.
📷: Roberta Herschleb
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #conservation #danecounty #madisonwi #hiring #jobs
Thank you to Matthew and Boy Scout Troop 333 for helping us with a habitat restoration project at Patrick Marsh to complete his Eagle rank. Matthew and about 15-20 of his fellow scouts helped clear invasive woody brush from one of our prairies.
His older brother Michael also worked on a similar project with Groundswell in 2023 at Westport Prairie removing invasive brush from the drumlin.
📷: BJ Byers
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #conservation #patrickmarsh #sunprairie #danecounty
Waunakee High School students helped collect seed with us as one of their field trips at Westport Prairie!
They will help with two more parts of this process. The next time they will process the seeds that they collected. And the last visit is to plant the seeds in our upcoming 7.5-acre prairie planting this winter.
Mr. Todd Shucha`s class has been helping with prairie restoration at Westport Prairie for many years. It is great to see students engaged in conservation and leaving an impact for generations to come.
📷: BJ Byers
#groundswellconservancy #conservationwhereyoulive #danecounty #westportprairie #prairie #restoration
