Conservation Service Community
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In 2024, 79 members gained hands-on experience in environmental stewardship through partnerships with land management agencies and environmental education organizations across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.
WisCorps’ Mission
We engage the next generation of environmental leaders through guided,
hands-on service opportunities that benefit our region’s public lands.
Crew Program
Our Crew Program assembles groups of young adults (ages 18-30) who serve together for 3+ months under WisCorps staff guidance. Crews travel throughout the season across the Upper Midwest on trail construction, habitat management, and carpentry projects on public lands.
LEADER TRAINING
Crew Leaders undergo a comprehensive five-week training program at the start of the summer season,
Includes: NOLS Wilderness First Aid, Certified Pesticide Applicator Certification in Wisconsin, Leave No Trace principles, Chainsaw and Brush Saw Use, and more.
MEMBER TRAINING
Crew members undergo a three-day training program conducted by WisCorps staff at the start of the season.
Includes: training on brush saw use, trail building basics, and more.
Individual Placements
Our Individual Placement Program offers opportunities for participants to serve at a single site and develop conservation and educator skills with support from WisCorps and Placement Site staff.
Our Partners
Since 2009, We have partnered with over 150 different non-profits, local, state, and federal agencies to instill conservation stewardship in young adults.
Support WisCorps
As a non-profit, our work is made possible through grants, partners, and donors like you, who help participants become the next generation of land stewards.
Relevant News and Blog Posts
Sustainability Education Assistant
Sustainability Education Assistant Support FSPA’s commitment to caring for the Earth by helping restore native ecosystems on FSPA grounds. This involves maintaining and improving the
Expanding Our Skills to Better Serve the Outdoor Community
WisCorps is proud to announce that our Operations & Training Manager, David Wastart, recently completed his Wilderness First Responder (WFR) re-certification, finishing the in-person portion of the Hybrid WFR course held in the Twin Cities last week.
Making an Impact and Leaving No Trace
Administrative Manager & Leave No Trace Master Educator, Kristy Brown shares how to make conservation impacts and Leave No Trace.