May 3, 2025: Spring Migration Bird Hike

Friends of NCCT - Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity!

Trail Building Workdays at the Big Cain Creek Preserve, Town of Texas, Marathon County:

• Wednesday, May 27, 9am-3pm
• Thursday, May 28, 9am-3pm
• Friday, May 29, 9am-3pm

NCCT is building a trail at the Big Cain Creek Preserve, and we'd love to have your help! These workdays will focus on removing tree stumps and shrubs from the surface of the new trail, some light trail tread development, "raking and scraping" the surface of the trail, and hauling brush. NCCT will provide tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and eye protection as needed. No prior experience necessary, all are welcome.

If you own any trail building tools that you are willing to bring, we could use the following: mattocks, McLeods, Pulaskis, a rock bar, and a Sawzall. 

**Note: this property has some technical, rocky footing/terrain, and steep slopes. The only bathroom available on site is nature’s bathroom. Please plan accordingly.

MEET/PARK: Meet at the Big Cain Creek Preserve on Cattle Road north of Wausau. Click here for Google Maps. Road is narrow, please park on east shoulder.

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 39/51N, take exit 197 and go east on Cty Rd WW for 10 miles. Then go east on River Hills Rd for 2 miles, then north on N73rd St/River Hills Rd for 2 miles. Slight left onto Cattle Rd. Click here for Google Maps.

PLEASE BRING: 

• Weather appropriate clothing, rain gear, and footwear for secure footing
• Water and beverages
• Lunch and snacks (lunch will not be provided)
• Sunscreen and insect repellant
• PPE such as leather work gloves and safety glasses
• Anything else you need for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience.

If you plan to attend, RSVP to Becky at becky@ncctwi.org, or by calling NCCT's office at 715-344-1910. 

Join NCCT and Wisconsin Botanist and avid bird watcher, Matt Bushman, for a guided nature hike through Mumford Preserve to observe the plants and birds that call it home! Registration is free and required. Rain date is May 31st.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, May 30th, from 10-11:30AM
Location: Mumford Preserve, 180572 WI-52, Aniwa, WI 54408. Google Maps location here.
Registration: Registration is free and required. To register please click here. https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFGJHdem2wp3aPhPsxeICg

Navigating to the Nature Preserve may be tricky for first time visitors. For directions to Mumford Preserve from Highway 52, please visit: https://www.ncctwi.org/mumford-preserve/

If you have any questions about this event, please email riley@ncctwi.org or call NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.

Join NCCT at the NCCT Office for a Backyard BBQ as we thank our generous supporters and volunteers for helping make the work we do possible. There will be a special viewing of NCCT's informational video, music, and yard games. Registration is encouraged so we can approximate supplies and will open in the coming weeks.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 22nd, from 5-7PM
Location: NCCT Office, 301 W. Cedar Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Google Maps location here.
Cost: The event is free to attend, but we ask that you bring a dish to pass, as NCCT will be providing a main course selection and a variety of drinks. Registration is encouraged and will open in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more details!

If you have any questions about this event, please email riley@ncctwi.org or call NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.

Join NCCT on the Green Circle Trail for our 2nd annual Bike Ride for Conservation! This is a fun bike ride to raise awareness and funds for conservation in Central Wisconsin! Various course lengths and open to all ages. Registration is required and will open soon.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Location: NCCT's Mainland Property, north of Bukolt Park. Google Maps location here.
Cost: Registration is required and will open in the summer.

Stay tuned for more details!

If you have any questions about this event, please email riley@ncctwi.org or call NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.

Join us for a night of celebration!

Join NCCT as we celebrate another year of successful conservation in Central Wisconsin at our Annual Harvest Dinner Fundraiser & Friend-raiser! Thursday, September 24th from 4:30-8:00 PM at the Pfiffner Building, in Pfiffner Park!

There will be dinner catered by local businesses, a special presentation by NCCT staff, a silent auction and raffle, as well as live music.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the event or donating to our silent auction and raffle, please give us a call at (715)344-1910 or send an email to riley@ncctwi.org!

Registration will open in the summer! Stay tuned for more details!