Conservation Service Community
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
Building Access to the Outdoors
Our crews expand access to public lands in Bayfield, WI through boardwalk construction. Members build hands-on skills, overcome challenges, and discover new landscapes to result in lasting opportunities for both people and communities of all sizes.
The Importance of Water
Discover how WisCorps supports aquatic ecology research at Voyageurs National Park through fisheries data collection, invasive species monitoring, and freshwater research.
Deepening Our Commitment to Leave No Trace
WisCorps expands its Leave No Trace training with two Level 2 Trainers, offering Level 1 certifications to AmeriCorps members starting in 2026. Additionally, WisCorps plans to expand LNT opportunities to the community by working with existing partners and forging new ones. In Spring 2025, they will be leading a workshop at the Ice Age Trail Alliance Annual Conference, introducing LNT concepts to beginner hikers exploring Wisconsin’s unique landscapes.