WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports |Mississippi Valley Conservancy
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LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (WXOW)- The Mississippi Valley Conservancy works to protect land in the Coulee Region.
Since 1997, they've helped conserve more than 11,000 acres of lands which consist of prairies, bluffs and wetlands
The Mississippi Valley conservancy has expanded their staff.
They hired an outreach coordinator to help increase the amount of activities offered to the public.
In 2009, they had about 100 events which include guided hikes and other activities to help connect people with nature.
This spring they're looking to hire a full-time land manager to focus on ecological restoration and improving the accessibility of the properties owned by the Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is holding several events to help get people back out in nature.
Ledebuhr Bluff Volunteer Workday- Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 2-4pm (Buffalo County, across from Winona)
Kings Point Farm snowshoe hike- Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1-3pm (LaFarge, Vernon County)
Leopold Event (hike, lunch, program) - Saturday, March 6 from 10am-3pm (La Crosse)
For more information you can email info@mississippivalleyconservancy.org or call Anne Owens at 608-784-3606 ext. 1
