Where we preserve special places around Green Lake, together.
Welcome to
Green Lake Conservancy
We are Green Lake's Local Land Trust
As the area’s only all-volunteer, non-profit Land Trust; the Green Lake Conservancy invests in natural capital by offering watershed protection through acquisition, gift, or conservation easement. Lands that have been placed in trust and which support forests and prairies, wetlands and shorelands are protected forever. With over 25 years of land trust service, the Green Lake Conservancy continues to hold steadfast, permanently protecting special places in the Green Lake watershed and surrounding county.
SAVE THE DATE
GLC'S 30th Anniversary Celebration & Spaulding Hill Wetlands Conservancy Open House
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 | 10AM-2PM
N5747 Spaulding Hill Road, Ripon WI
Enjoy self-guided tours on the Green Lake Conservancy’s newest property, Spaulding Hill Wetlands Conservancy, while reflecting on the GLC’s 30 years of achievement. This FREE event will include live music curated by the Thrasher Opera House, snacks and refreshments and a free packet of prairie seeds to everyone who registers online.
Video courtesy of Jessica Voruda.
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There are so many beautiful spots for you to visit and see – check out where they’re located!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Experience the Beauty of Green Lake Outdoors!
From hiking to birding, fishing, paddling and biking, Green Lake has abundant outdoor activities to enjoy. Thanks to the Green Lake Conservancy and its donors and partners, there are 15 properties around Green Lake and its tributaries that enable you to get out and enjoy the peacefulness of nature. Featuring scenic vistas and sweeping lake views, you can enjoy hiking trails through uplands and wetlands, featuring prime habitat for wildlife and plants alike. Grab your hiking shoes, camera, paddles and some bug spray. Adventure awaits when you experience Green Lake Outdoors with the Green Lake Conservancy.
In the News
Green Lake Conservancy Trails featured in the Green Lake Reporter
The Green Lake Conservancy’s properties were featured in the September 26, 2024 issue of the Green Lake Reporter. Download the article
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Green Lake Conservancy Releases Statement on County K Quarry
The Green Lake Conservancy (GLC) actively expressed its opposition to the proposed County K Quarry and communicated its concerns that this development was not appropriate,...
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Proposed Cty K Quarry Threatens Green Lake
In 2022 a group of local citizens and non-profits combined forces to stop the Skunk Hollow Mine. Kopplin & Kinas now seeks to create an...
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