WFU Sauk & Columbia County Chapters Host Annual Meeting and Tour of the Aldo Leopold Shack, with Morning Women’s Only Prairie Seed Collection

BARABOO — The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) Sauk & Columbia County Chapters invite members and guests to a special day of connection and conservation on Saturday, September 6, from 10 am to 3:30 pm at the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo, WI.  The chapters’ annual meetings will kick off at 11:30am, followed by a guided tour of the Aldo Leopold Shack.  The event will also include a women’s-only prairie seed collection in the morning before the annual meetings from 10-11:30 am.  Registration is required for each portion of this event.

Event Schedule:

• 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Women’s-Only Prairie Seed Collection, in partnership with Wisconsin Women in Conservation

  • Start the day with a hands-on conservation activity led by fellows from the Aldo Leopold Foundation. This session offers women a chance to connect with the land and with each other through meaningful environmental stewardship.

• 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM – WFU Sauk & Columbia Chapters’ Annual Meetings

  • All are welcome to join the chapters’ annual meeting. Enjoy a catered entrée from The Relish Tray Bistro, featuring Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm meat and produce—please bring a side dish or dessert to share. The meeting agenda includes: Welcome and Introductions, Election of Officers, WFU Delegate Selection, Planning for Convention, 2025 Chapter Review

• 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Guided tour of Aldo Leopold’s Shack

  • End the day with a guided tour of the historic Aldo Leopold Shack, led by knowledgeable staff from the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Learn more about Leopold’s legacy and how his land ethic continues to inspire generations of conservationists.

“I’m excited that the Columbia and Sauk County Farmers Union Chapters can meet up at the Aldo Leopold Foundation. The Leopold “Shack” is a treasure here in our backyard that attracts people from all over the world to learn and see the Leopold Land Ethic in action. Farmers Union members are committed to the relationships we have in the community with our neighbors and with the land,” said Sarah Lloyd, President, Columbia County Farmers Union.

To RSVP or learn more, please visit:

https://wisconsinfarmersunion.growthzoneapp.com/maincalendar/details/sauk-and-columbia-annual-meeting-and-tour-of-the-aldo-leopold-shack-morning-women-s-only-prairie-seed-collection-1460096

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