Land Conservation

Educational Opportunities

Our Programs

Looking for a lesson or speaker for your classroom or youth group?
The Langlade County Conservation Specialist is excited for youth education on conservation topics!

Specific programs are listed below. If you have another topic you'd like a program for, please reach out to Audrey Gossett. Contact info at the bottom.

Discovering Birds

(K-3) In this program, we’ll talk about what makes a bird a bird, look at characteristics and adaptations and then do a scavenger hunt outdoors if possible or craft with natural elements.
(2-6) This program will dive more into adaptations of birds and include an activity on beak adaptations and why birds evolved to have different shaped beaks.

Conservation Efforts for Birds

(7-12) This program will dive more into hazards that birds face daily and on migration. It will include a game based on hazards and talk about efforts we can do to help birds.

From Nest to Fledge

(K-8) This program will dive into spring subjects such as nesting and what bird parents need to do to raise their young. This is adaptable to your classroom needs. We will do an activity either outdoors if possible or in the classroom.

Habitat is Home

(K-8) Learn what a habitat is and different types of habitats. This program can either go into depth of finding habitats and what types of animals live there (i.e. microhabitats, habitats in a tree, or habitats around the schoolyard) or learn about habitat destruction and limiting factors. This will include games or activities outdoors if possible or adapted to indoors. This can vary based on school age and topics being studied.

Invasive Species

(Any) Langlade County will partner with FLOW AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) and/ or TIP (Timberland Invasive Species) to present about local invasive species that threaten our ecosystem and ways to prevent spread. These presentations will include games or activities to enhance learning. These can be tailored to any age.

Upcoming Events

August 7, 2026 (weather dependent) • 9am

Shoreline Education Day

Join Langlade County's Invasive Species partners in this hands-on education day. We will start at the boat landing for a short 'classroom' session and then head out on the water to investigate Sawyer Lake. Please bring your own kayak or canoe for the water portion.
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August 28, 2026 • 8am - 11am

Clean Sweep

Whether it's from a household, small business, or agriculture, dispose of your hazardous waste through this sponsored event! Be sure to check out our brochure for information on what is accepted and possible costs. Agricultural and small businesses are required to pre-register. You can pre-register by calling or via online. See our website (linked below) for information on registering and the brochure.
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Conservation Awareness Poster Contest Winners

We had 12 amazing entries for the Conservation Awareness Poster Contest! Congratulations to all the winners!
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Contact Us

Email

agossett@co.langlade.wi.us

Phone

(715) 627-6385 ext 385

Address

837 Clermont St
Antigo, WI 54409

Office Hours

Walk-In hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
General Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Appointments are recommended