We Are Standing Cedars
A Community Land Conservancy Organization
We are rooted in the community and committed to protecting the land for the people and the environment of the Lower St. Croix River Valley. Generations have cherished the Lower St. Croix landscape. As urban centers grow, land along the St. Croix is at risk for development that could destroy precious habitat and change the character of the land forever.
We have protected over 1700 acres and we provide free public access to over 1500 acres for hiking, birding, snowshoeing, xc skiing, and hunting by permit.
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News & Upcoming Events
Matching Grant Offer – Donate by December 15, 2025!
You can help restore the newly acquired 7-acre hay field to prairie, and convert the farmstead to a campus at Engelwood by donating now. Every
Standing Cedars Article in Silent Sports Magazine
Ryan Rodgers, former SCCLC board president and freelance writer has written a terrific article about Standing Cedars for Silent Sports Magazine, Standing Cedars, A Midwestern
Hikers Wear Orange – Fall Hunting Season Info
The fall hunting season has begun, so HIKERS SHOULD WEAR ORANGE OR OTHER BRIGHT COLORED CLOTHING while hiking. Also, don’t forget about your furry friends