Land conservation group to celebrate 25 years Friday

Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is celebrating 25 years of land and water conservation with a special annual meeting and casual social gathering.

The annual meeting will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at Nicolet College’s Lakeside Center in Rhinelander, where staff and board members of the NWLT will present conservation accomplishments from the past year and the financial position of the organization.

Then, from 2 to 4 p.m., attendees can take part in the casual social featuring live music by Amanda Anderson and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and food catered by CT’s Deli. Nicolet College also will have its cash bar open serving beer and wine. Guests are invited to enjoy the campus’ outdoor patio and explore the campus grounds surrounding Lake Julia.

Those planning to attend are asked to register in advance by emailing carrie@northwoodslandtrust.org.

Nicolet College’s Lakeside Center is located at 5364 College Dr. in Rhinelander. Attendees should note that major road construction is underway on the Highway 8 corridor in Rhinelander which will impact travel to the event. The latest construction details and closures can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website at projects.511wi.gov/us8rhinelander.