Dogs on Leash April 15 – July 31
Per WI DNR policy, a friendly reminder that dogs must be leashed from April 15 – July 31 on all Standing Cedars properties – for the protection of all nesting birds and animals.
Thank you!
GiveBig Valleys is April 28th
For this year’s GiveBig, Standing Cedars members Mike Addy and Nancy Johnson have generously offered to match your gift up to $5,000. If we meet that match, what could it buy? You can help fund the development of a stable Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. With this technology, new maps will be created for all our holdings […]
River Road Farm Crawl, May 9th
Standing Cedars is participating in the 6th annual River Road Farm Crawl on Saturday, May 9th, from 11am – 4pm (music & barn dance at Croix-View Farm afterwards). Enjoy a day of family fun, meet the animals, and experience life on the farm. Don’t miss out—it’ll be udderly unforgettable! Tickets are $5 for adults, children […]
Protecting What We Love Event
June 4, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🎉 Big changes are underway at the Prairie Center! Celebrate recent accomplishments at Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy with people who believe in the mission. Progress has been extraordinary and we’re preparing for the next steps. Enjoy good food and drink with fellow Standing Cedars enthusiasts and learn about […]
Perseides in the Dark Sky
Join us August 12 (13th if cloudy on the 12th) at Engelwood to enjoy an evening with the stars. There will be a new moon so sky conditions on the prairie should be optimal. Meet up at 9:30 PM and stay as long as you like to witness what promises to be a night filled […]
First Day Hike
Celebrate the new year and join us for a First Day Hike. The group will be hiking to the Beaver Valley Scout Camp, nestled within Engelwood. Hot beverages and snacks provided. January 1, 2026, from 1pm to 3pm Cost: Free Meet at the main Engelwood parking lot, 215 280th St, Osceola, WI If there is […]
NO Hiking Advised During Deer Gun Season
NO HIKING ADVISED DURING THE DEER GUN SEASON.Wear blaze orange if you do go out. Pets should also have blaze orange on & be on leash for their safety.Deer gun is Nov 22 – 30.Muzzleloader is Dec 1 – Dec 10.Antlerless-only is Dec 11 – 14 and Dec 24 – Jan 1, 2026.Standing Cedars partnership […]
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 dollar from you will be matched up to $25,000! Please see the letter below for more information. Thank you for your support of SCCLC.
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 Land Trust. Ryan, thanks for writing such an informative article and sharing our work and mission with others. Link to article: https://silentsportsmagazine.com/stories/standing-cedars-a-midwestern-land-trust,288205
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 – putting something orange on them is also a good idea. A large portion of Standing Cedars was paid for with money from the Wisconsin Stewardship program. An agreement with […]