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 […]
Engelwood Ski Area History
In 2025 there was an interesting and wonderful display about the history of the Engelwood Ski Area at the Osceola Wilberg Memorial Library. It was created by Ron Johnson and the Osceola Historical Society. Below is the information that was on display.
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!
A Family History of the Engelwood Parcel
A Family History of the Engelwood Parcel by Catherine Preus I was seven years old when my father, David Preus, inspired by a cabin on the St. Croix River belonging to his friend and business partner, Roderick Shearer, began buying up farmland along the river in the late 1950’s with the idea of creating a […]
Engelwood Ski Area, Northome Films
Northome Films created a YouTube video about the Engelwood Ski Area. It operated from the 1950s to the late 60’s, and now is part of the Standing Cedars Land Conservancy, on the south end of the Engelwood property. With expansive, and challenging terrain, it must have been a gem to ski in its heyday. Remnants […]
River Road Farm Crawl, May 11th
Standing Cedars is participating in the 5th annual River Road Farm Crawl on Sunday, May 11th (Mother’s Day), from 11am – 4pm (5pm at Croix View Farm). Enjoy a day of family fun, meet the animals, and experience life on the farm.
Standing Cedars will have a table at our main Engelwood parking lot and will talk to visitors about what Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy is all about. More details and tickets can be found on Facebook – River Road Community Collaborative https://www.facebook.com/events/1115308637065639