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Construction has begun on Sycamore Land Trust's Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center! In this special Summer 2026 issue of The Twig, "The Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center Issue," we share our vision for this exciting new destination for environmental education in Monroe County, opening in spring 2027.

Learn about the future hiking trails that will wind through restored wetlands and pollinator plantings, bird observation room overlooking the marsh, indoor and outdoor classrooms, hands-on environmental education programs, and exciting future phases that will expand accessibility and create even more opportunities to connect with nature. You'll also discover why wetlands matter, how we're restoring habitat along Beanblossom Creek, plans for a unique Bird Box Trail showcasing the birds that depend on wetlands, and how this project will inspire conservation far beyond our nature preserves.

To read the Summer 2026 issue online, click here (PDF).

• Articles include:
• From the Executive Director by Alex Sienkiewicz, Executive Director
  
  
• The Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center Take a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting project!
  
  
• A Place of Wonder and Discovery by Saige Sentell, Education Director
  
  
• Protecting and Restoring the Carl Ziegler Wetlands by Chris Fox, Land Stewardship Director, and Jenny Stephens, Former Board Chair
  
  
• Walking Through a Restored Landscape by Tom Swinford, Land Preservation Director
  
  
• A Conservation and Birding Hotspot by Wyatt Downey, Land Stewardship Assistant
  
  
• Why Land Protection Matters to Wetlands by Tom Swinford, Land Preservation Director
  
  

The editor of The Twig is Kate Hammel. The designer is Danielle Lucas of Studio Loupe.