Conservation

See the newest link added to WCHF Inductee Hugh Iltis’ webpage. From UW-Madison News Hugh Iltis, UW’s ‘battling botanist,’ dies at 91.

“All these issues converged in the mountains of Western Mexico 30 years ago in a story that was initiated in large part because Iltis had annoyed a botanist at the University of Guadalajara. It’s a story Iltis never tired of telling, and it reflects his infectious enthusiasm for the natural world, the key roles of chance and perseverance, and a deep knowledge of plant biology and relationships.”…

We were pleased to have the Sauk County Conservation Chronicle September 2017 newsletter reprint the WCHF monograph on Milly Zantow. Milly’s married life brought her to North Freedom and Sauk County where she was inspired to launch the recycling revolution in Wisconsin and the nation.

“Milly lived a life of service and giving back. She was a pioneer in plastics recycling, and a fervent disciple of municipal waste recycling.” (Sauk County Conservation Chronicle)

Milly was inducted into the Wisconsin Hall of Fame spring 2017.…

The full press release for the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony for Hugh Iltis, Christine Thomas and Milly Zamtow has been published throughout Wisconsin and elsewhere.

Full News Release in pdf format

Full News Release in doc format

Thus year’s induction will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Earth Day, April 22, 2017 at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. The public is invited.

A coffee reception will be held at 9 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. The Induction Ceremony and Coffee Reception are free and open to the public. Reservations for lunch ($25 per person) may be made online or by calling Schmeeckle Reserve at 715-346-4992.…

WCHF Announces 2017 Inductees
Christine Thomas, Hugh Iltis, and Milly Zantow

The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame Foundation (WCHF) has announced the selection of three conservation leaders for induction on Earth Day, April 22, 2017 at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. The public is invited.

The Induction Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. A coffee reception will be held at 9 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. The Induction Ceremony and Coffee Reception are free and open to the public. Reservations for lunch ($25 per person) may be made online or by calling Schmeeckle Reserve at 715-346-4992.

Saturday, April 22, 2017
Sentry Theater in Stevens Point
Program: 9 a.m. Coffee Reception (free)
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