Tyler Forks Community Forest

07/31/2025

In 2019, Landmark Conservancy secured nearly 600 acres of pristine forest adjacent to the popular Copper Falls State Park in Ashland County. In addition to being awarded a highly competitive U.S. Forest Service Community Forest Program grant, Landmark received a $362,000 Knowles-Nelson grant to purchase the property, marking their largest land acquisition at that time.

Now known as Tyler Forks Community Forest, the property features forested wetlands, ridges, and ravines that provide critical habitat for migratory birds, brook trout, and countless other species. Beyond wildlife protection, the forest safeguards water quality for the Bad River watershed and Lake Superior and has become a hub for outdoor recreation, conservation, and education.

🔗 Read more about Tyler Forks Community Forest: https://knowlesnelson.org/590-conserved-acres-added-to-wisconsins-great-northwest-region/

📷: Landmark Conservancy

11/07/2024

This year Landmark Conservancy received funding from Xcel Energy Foundation’s Environmental Sustainability grant program to support trail improvements throughout the season at Tyler Forks Community Forest! In addition to this grant, we hosted a Day of Service in September, where volunteers brushed in sections of trail that had been moved/improved, picked up and widened the trail in a few sections, and built trail along the Beaver Loop.

A grateful shout-out to all our volunteers from Xcel Energy and the community, and a special thanks to Copper Falls State Park and Northland College for loaning us a few trail maintenance tools!

10/31/2024

Upon looking at the forecast, we have rescheduled Tyler Forks trail workday to next Wednesday, November 6th. Focus is still building the rest of the Beaver Loop trail, looping branches along trails, and moving lumber supplies off of trail and into storage!

If you have questions please contact Erika Lang at [email protected]!

Join us for the last monthly trail workday of the season at Tyler Forks Community Forest on Wednesday morning, 10/30/24 from 9 am – 12:30 pm! 🌲🥾

With its mature forests, rolling glacial topography, and miles of cold and clean rivers and streams, Tyler Forks Community Forest is especially enjoyable in the fall! Next Wednesday, we will continue to build the Beaver Loop trail which is off of the River Trail. Please meet at the river trail entrance at 37909 State Highway 169, Mellen, WI 54546.

Please bring layered work clothes and gloves appropriate for the weather, sturdy hiking or work boots, and safety glasses. We’ll have tools available for use as well as water and light snacks available as well.

If you have questions please reach out to Erika Lang at [email protected].

10/28/2024

Join us for the last monthly trail workday of the season at Tyler Forks Community Forest on Wednesday morning, 10/30/24 from 9 am – 12:30 pm! 🌲🥾

With its mature forests, rolling glacial topography, and miles of cold and clean rivers and streams, Tyler Forks Community Forest is especially enjoyable in the fall! Next Wednesday, we will continue to build the Beaver Loop trail which is off of the River Trail. Please meet at the river trail entrance at 37909 State Highway 169, Mellen, WI 54546.

Please bring layered work clothes and gloves appropriate for the weather, sturdy hiking or work boots, and safety glasses. We’ll have tools available for use as well as water and light snacks available as well.

If you have questions please reach out to Erika Lang at [email protected].

08/25/2024

Look what we caught on the wildlife camera at the community forest! These sandhill cranes must have wandered in from the meadow. Landmark Conservancy participates in a program called Snapshot Wisconsin, a partnership to monitor wildlife year-round using a statewide network of trail cameras. The project provides data needed to help support and inform wildlife management decisions.

08/21/2024

We're excited for our second to last workday of the season at Tyler Forks Community Forest on Wednesday, August 28th!

We’ll meet at the main parking lot at 37475 Highway 169 in Mellen, WI. Volunteers should bring work clothes and gloves appropriate for the weather, sturdy hiking or work boots, and safety glasses. If you can stay past lunch, please bring your lunch and be sure to bring lots of water!

We look forward to seeing you out at the workday helping us keep this property safe and well groomed for visitors! 🥾🌲

Learn more and register here: https://landmarkwi.org/event/tyler-forks-monthly-workday-12/

08/02/2024

Thank you to the volunteers who helped at the July 31st workday this week despite the hot weather (topping out at 89*)! Tom, Bob, and Deb installed a new sign at the beginning of the River Trail and moved three benches onto the trail network! Trails were also mowed, so it's a great time to visit.

The Wisconsin Conservation Corps will be at the property the next two weeks making even more progress on the trail network!

06/24/2024

Come join us this Wednesday for our monthly volunteer workday from 10am to 3pm! 🥾Register here: https://landmarkwi.org/event/tyler-forks-monthly-workday-10/

Join Landmark Conservancy for our monthly volunteer workday at Tyler Forks Community Forest on Wednesday, June 26th! Help us maintain and improve our network of hiking trails on this 590-acre forested preserve.

☀️ As of now, the weather is looking to be 72 degrees and rain-free!

Pre-registration is appreciated to help plan for tools! Learn more and register here: https://landmarkwi.org/event/tyler-forks-monthly-workday-10/

05/22/2024

Check out our summer volunteer workdays at Tyler Forks Community Forest!

With its mature forests, rolling glacial topography, and miles of cold and clean rivers and streams, Tyler Forks Community Forest is truly a gem of the Northwoods. Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects, including trail building and maintenance, as well as construction of new boardwalks, bridges, and stairs.

Learn more and register here: https://landmarkwi.org/event/tyler-forks-monthly-workday-9/