Leave No Trace Work Party - Kaplan Tract/La Crosse Blufflands

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Join other outdoor enthusiasts on Friday, October 10, from 1:00–4:30 p.m. at the Kaplan Tract in La Crosse’s Blufflands for a hands-on afternoon of Leave No Trace training combined with invasive shrub removal. This scenic La Crosse nature preserve provides the perfect backdrop for this unique event, blending practical stewardship with outdoor ethics, giving you the tools to enjoy and protect natural spaces while making an immediate impact on the land. As part of the celebration of the La Crosse Adventure Film Festival week, this event gives community members an opportunity to get outside, learning and working together to make a difference locally.

This program is a joint adventure by WisCorps and Mississippi Valley Conservancy. The work party will be led by the Conservancy’s Restoration Coordinator, Payton Lott, who will guide volunteers in removing invasive shrubs to restore habitat for native plants and wildlife.

Co-hosted by WisCorps, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging the next generation of environmental leaders, the event reflects both organizations' missions to support conservation and land stewardship while creating pathways into environmental and community careers. With the guidance of Kristy Brown, a Level 2 Certified Leave No Trace Principles instructor, participants will learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace through discussion, activities and hands-on work as everyone works together to create a better space for wildlife and community members at this nature preserve.

Registration is required for this free event (see below).

The weather may be unpredictable, so wear appropriate layers for working outside. To protect from itchy or prickly plants, we recommend long pants and sturdy shoes. The Conservancy will provide protective gear, snacks, and drinking water, but come prepared with your own water bottle and bug spray.

As Community Partners with Leave No Trace and collaborators in the La Crosse Adventure Film Festival, we celebrate the connection between conservation and adventure—making the outdoors accessible, protecting habitats for native species, and supporting sustainable land management.

To learn more about WisCorps and all of the opportunities they offer for working outdoors for the benefit of our community, visit WisCorps, and to learn about more events happening during the La Crosse Adventure Film Festival, visit La Crosse AF.