2026 Summit

Wisconsin Summit for
Natural Resources Volunteers

Threads of Service: Woven Together in Nature

October 1–3, 2026
St. Croix River Valley

A woman wearing a hat stands at a paint easel and paints a nature scene using a photograph image as the source of inspiration.
A black, orange and white butterfly, called a Monarch, sits on top of purple flowers.
Two women are behind an educational display table with live animals including a great-horned owl, a turtle, and a reptile. There are other nature-themed items on display.

The Summit is open to all adults interested in nature-based volunteerism.
Master Naturalist certification is not required to attend.

The Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers is an event led and co-hosted by the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program, UW–Madison Division of Extension, and local partners. The Summit brings people and nature together to:

  • Learn during small group workshops, hikes, and field events.
  • Serve with volunteer opportunities.
  • Connect with volunteers, citizen scientists, natural resources professionals, educators, and land and water stewards.
Schedule and Registration
Event Locations
Lodging and Local Resources
Tiny Art Show
Sponsorships

Keynote Speaker: Sandy Spieler

Sandy Spieler has been using art and puppetry to inspire water protection since 1974.

“My work seeks to open heart, mind, action and joy for the care of the Water that Connects the World.”

A women sits in an art studio and looks off into the distance.

Special Highlight: Tiny Art Show gallery and fundraising auction on Oct. 2!

the logo for Nature's Canvas Tiny Art show

Co-hosted with Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

The logo for Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center.

The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program, along with the UW–Madison Division of Extension, is pleased to partner with Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center as a co-host for the statewide Summit.