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The Association of Retired Conservationists was organized by a group of retirees from the Wisconsin Conservation Department in the 1960's. By the mid-1970's, the WCD had been combined with the Department of Resource Development to form the Department of Natural Resources, and the retirees group had grown significantly, met monthly for lunch and began inviting speakers to address the group on issues of interest to the members. Today, the organization has more than two hundred members.

website contact: retiredrick@wisarc.org

Next Meeting
December 3, 2025
Maple Tree, McFarland



Natural Resource Foundation Tree Planting Event for Bruce Braun



What: Tree planting to honor Bruce Braun and his lifelong dedication to conservation efforts in Wisconsin. Bruce will not be able to attend due to his health as he battles cancer, but we will be taking photos and videos of the event to share with him.

Date: December 2nd at 2:00PM

Location: Governor Nelson State Park; the tree will be planted at the entrance of the park.

When entering the park, take your first left onto a service road, where you can park. The tree will be planted just left of the road.

Coordinates to the service road are here:

Map to Governor Nelson State Park

Attire: Please dress warmly as we will be outdoors

Event Plan:

2:00 - 2:10: Arrival & Welcome (hot chocolate available)

2:10 - 2:20: Remarks from Board and Staff members

2:20 - 2:25: Tree planting ceremony

2:25 - 2:30: Group photos

2:30: Closing remarks