PROTECTED LANDS

OUR PRESERVES

Discover the beauty of southern Wisconsin through the lands we work to protect. From prairie and wetlands to woodlands and wildlife habitat, our public preserves offer places to explore, connect with nature, and experience the changing seasons.

Explore Three Waters Reserve and Sunny Peace Prairie and see what makes these special places worth protecting.

Three Waters Reserve

Sunny Peace Prairie

OUR EASEMENTS

Some of the most special places are cared for quietly, in partnership with the people who call them home. Through conservation easements, landowners work with Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy to protect the natural beauty and ecological value of their properties forever.

These lands remain privately owned, but their conservation values are protected for generations to come. Together, these easements create a lasting legacy of healthy habitats, open landscapes, and natural spaces for the future.

Could your land be part of that legacy? Learn how you can work with SWLC to protect your property for generations to come.