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In 1994 by a small group of riders united to protect Caledonia's unique network of equestrian trails.  Today that band has grown into the Caledonia Conservancy, LTD. - a land trust with more than 200 supporters and assets of more than $460,000. 

Throughout it's history, the Caledonia Conservancy has looked to volunteers for everything from bush-whacking to fundraising and financial reporting.  One of Wisconsin's oldest land trusts, the Conservancy owns more than 122 acres, including portions of the old North Shore Railroad right-of-way, the 28.5 acre Trout Ponds Prairie, and 25.2 acres in the Tabor Woods Natural Area.

In addition to protecting land, the Conservancy partners with landowners to care for 36 miles of trails east of the Root River, including 8.2 miles of trails that are owned by the Conservancy and open to the public.

For the Conservancy, building and strengthening relationships with landowners and riders is as much a part of trail stewardship as clearing paths and building bridges.  Though not cited as a separate accomplishment, caring for the trails is one of the land trust's main activities.

The Conservancy also hosts trail rides and nature walks, sponsoring educational seminars and holding the annual picnic and the Kentucky Derby and Poker Ride fundraisers.