About WisCorps

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Our mission is to engage the next generation of environmental leaders through guided, hands-on service opportunities that benefit our region’s public lands.


Our primary focus is to engage young adults through hands-on service opportunities in environmental stewardship, accomplished through partnerships with land management agencies and environmental education organizations across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

Our Story

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1983-2003

The State-funded Wisconsin Conservation Corps was a work program aimed at helping public and tribal lands in the State, it ended 6 years before WisCorps was founded.

 

2009

501(c)(3) non-profit Wisconsin (Youth) Conservation Corps “WisCorps” was founded in 2009 in La Crosse, WI.

2018

Became a Serve Wisconsin AmeriCorps Program

2020

Started Individual Placement Program

2024

75 participants on 50+ project locations across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

WisCorps is a division of Central Conservation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation agency that empowers environmental organizations working to care for our Earth. Learn More →

Core Values

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CONSERVATION

Is at the heart of what we do.

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Community

We exist to serve our communities.

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results

We amplify our impact with our leadership and expertise.

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Collaboration

We work best as a team with our colleagues and partners.

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Equity & Inclusion

We embolden access to nature for everyone while working to eliminate existing barriers.

Our Commitment Statement

At WisCorps, we believe in fostering harmony amongst our participants, partners, and staff.

 

Our passionate and dedicated team values and welcomes diverse backgrounds and ideas.

Rebrand Story

In 2009, WisCorps, Inc. was established. Over the past 15 years, we have adapted to better serve our community. In 2023, we restructured into two divisions: WisCorps and The Nature Place under Central Conservation. The organization is dedicated to empowering people and protecting the land for future generations.

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