BIG PICTURE
Having sufficient amounts of contiguous natural lands is vital to the survival of our environment. This open space is required to protect our drinking water supplies and clean air, promote healthier, active lifestyles, and preserve habitat for native plants and animal species.
Our mission: The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate the preservation and restoration of the Baird Creek Watershed in order to enhance its value as an ecological, recreational, and educational resource for generations to come.
Our Vision: our long-term focus is to create a quality natural Greenway that can be used and enjoyed by everyone. We envision more and improved hiking, biking and ski trails throughout the Greenway, a connection to the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail, providing trail access to Door and Kewaunee Counties, the opportunity to explore connections to local nature trails such a Mahon Creek, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and Cofrin Arboretum, as well as purchasing and protecting additional Greenway or Baird Creek Watershed acreage.
WHAT WE DO
Think Big. Act Bigger.
SAVING OPEN SPACE
Our organization works to save the natural spaces in and around Baird Creek. Sometimes that means buying land. Sometimes we put a permanent, legal restriction on it. Sometimes we work with other organizations and municipalities with their open spaces goals.
CARING FOR NATURE
You know that old adage “let nature take its course”? We disagree. Natural areas need help to become—and remain—places where people, plants, and wildlife can thrive. That’s why we are committed to caring for natural areas in and around Baird Creek.
EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION
It’s always better to have class outside. That’s why we’ve launched Education in Nature, a twist on STEM education that emphasizes exploration in nature, authentic scientific investigation, and character development.
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS
When we spend time in nature, we’re happier and healthier. Plus, the future of conservation requires that there be passionate nature-lovers to carry on our work. That’s why we’re committed to getting people outside, providing recreational and educational opportunities.
OUR
place
planet
responsibility
Earth Day marks the anniversary of what many consider to be the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. According to Earth Day Network, “more than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.”
Join your neighbors to clean and green Baird Creek! Groups and individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to join cleanup and restoration projects at creeks, parks, and neighborhood sites throughout greenway.
LATEST POSTS
Eagle Scout Boardwalk Project in the Greenway
Last summer Alex Kuepper completed a boardwalk project through a wet and heavily eroded trail [...]
Baird Creek Master Plan Wins Award
Jessie Fink and Landscape Architect Company JJR were awarded as the best project in design [...]