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We Value the Forest Environment
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we valueForests
We are committed to sustainable forestry practices and the functions, products, and aesthetic values they provide for current and future generations. People We strive to provide opportunities for all consumers of forest resources to better understand sustainable forestry through stewardship, educational explorations and recreation. Learning We share a passion for learning through teaching, research, experience, and immersive educational opportunities. Collaboration We address forest resource management issues through science driven collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and perspectives. Meet the Board of DirectorsTom Gaertner, President
Operates a tree farm Mary Ann Buenzow, Vice President Forester Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-retired Emily Glaser , Secretary Jonathan Piel | Treasurer President, Friends of County Grounds Park Emma Czarnecki Restoration Specialist Jean Davidson Executive Director, Davidson Yell and Tell Foundation, Inc. Alan Kesner Wauwatosa City Attorney Eric Zenz Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Danielle Pahlisch Naturalist, Professional photographer Kyle Sprague Firefly Real Estate |
who we serveWe will create meaningful and achievable opportunities in education and recreation through thoughtful and innovative development of accessible trails, programs, and self-guided explorations in forest ecology and sustainable forestry.
Our goals include:
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Site Planning and Design
are underway for the non-forested areas of the property
Considerations include:
outdoor living classroom areas, natural play and picnic spaces, native pollinator gardens, amphitheater, arboretum
demonstration spaces, gathering area and pavillion.
We also look forward to offering:
Guided Educational Experiences
School to Forest Partnerships
Interactive Demonstrations
Community Curated Installations
Opportunities for Community Monitoring
are underway for the non-forested areas of the property
Considerations include:
outdoor living classroom areas, natural play and picnic spaces, native pollinator gardens, amphitheater, arboretum
demonstration spaces, gathering area and pavillion.
We also look forward to offering:
Guided Educational Experiences
School to Forest Partnerships
Interactive Demonstrations
Community Curated Installations
Opportunities for Community Monitoring