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 Conservancy 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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“Giving monthly to Groundswell Conservancy is our way of staying connected to the land and community we love. We believe in protecting green spaces not just for today, but for future generations to explore, learn, and find peace in nature. Supporting Groundswell’s mission every month feels like planting seeds and knowing that together we’re helping Wisconsin’s special places thrive.”
-Sara, Jon, & Louis Giacalone, Monthly Sustainers
Shout out to our monthly sustainers, including Sara, Jon, & Louis! Giving monthly means you can feel great providing ongoing support for protecting special places in your community. It`s easy to set up, too. Just choose donation type "Monthly," and pick any amount that works for you at the "DONATE" link in our bio. 💚
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“I first learned of Groundswell from my neighbor and joined her in a visit with Groundswell to the Hauge Log Church project. Having grown up on a farm not too far outside of Madison, I was immediately taken with the mission. I knew I had to donate, and it couldn’t be just one and done. I am always excited to see what land has been protected. I especially appreciated the recent farmland in the Town of Dunn that was protected. I will continue my monthly giving, knowing that I am in good company with Groundswell.”
- Tracy Yaktus, Monthly Sustainer
We`re so grateful to our group of monthly sustainers, including Tracy. Giving monthly is a great way to provide ongoing support for protecting special places, and it`s easy to set up! Choose donation type "Monthly" and pick any amount that works for you. Just click the "Donate" link in our bio. 💚
#conservation #ConservationInAction #danecountywi #landtrusts #prairierestoration #Sustainer
💥 Thanks to your support this was a very successful year, with conservation projects that protected hundreds of acres of land! 💥 We’re so grateful to you and to the visionary landowners and our many strong partners who made this possible. We’re excited for what next year will bring! Cheers to conservation right here in our community.
Check out the link in our bio to read about these projects in our recent annual report!
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🎁 Looking for some gift ideas this holiday season? Support conservation where you live by checking out Groundswell’s online store. We have lots of cool colors and styles (& even youth sizes) to help you show — and share —your Groundswell love. Proceeds help protect special places, forever!
Explore our merch store at the link in our bio, or at:
bonfire.com/store/groundswell-conservancy/
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🌱Sam and BJ have been busy mixing up prairie seed at Westport Prairie to prepare for our 10-ACRE planting in January. Stay tuned for news on how you can participate!
PS Rumor has it that BJ has a secret background in the circus! 🎪
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❄️YOU’RE INVITED! ❄️ Join us at our open house at the Groundswell office. Let’s mark another great year for local conservation with refreshments and good company!
December 9, 2025
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Groundswell Conservancy Office
211 S Paterson St, Suite 250
Gathering Waters (Suite 270) and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (Suite 340), will also be open, so please visit them as well.
RSVP appreciated, but not required. RSVP at the Events link in our bio, or at https://groundswellconservancy.org/event/winter-open-house/ Or, call (608) 258-9797 to let us know you’re planning to attend.
📸: Danika Mink
Bird Sculpture by Dr. Evermor
🤩 Thank you for making Groundswell’s #GivingTuesday an incredible success!
As of this afternoon, we raised $15,000. Ed Krois & Joan Hayden matched your generosity with an additional $10,000, bringing the total to $25,000 to support conservation where you live!
Our team enjoyed making calls and visiting with many of you who gave!! We wanted to share a little video to extend our gratitude. 🙏 👏
We know there are many important causes to give to this time of year. We’re honored and grateful you’ve chosen Groundswell so together, we can protect more special places, forever.
#conservation #landtrust #groundswellconservancy #prairierestoration #givingtuesday
If you`ve already donated, THANK YOU for being a part of #GivingTuesday! Let`s keep the momentum going—give before midnight and your donation will be MATCHED. Give now at --> https://bit.ly/groundswellconservancy
Long before any of us arrived, the Ho-Chunk Nation and other Indigenous peoples stewarded our natural world with respect and balance. We continue to learn from their example today.
Caring for the land is like nurturing a seed. We plant, tend, and protect—not just for today, but for generations to come.
📸: Mario Quintana
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