Tiffany Howard began at JDCF in June as our new Director of Ecological Restoration. In this role, Tiffany will oversee DSI, our prescribed burn program, and will assist with ecological restoration decisions on JDCF preserves. She has a master’s degree from Colorado...

Ben joined the JDCF staff in 2019. With his education in natural resources, love of the outdoors, and extensive property management experience, he was the perfect person to take on the position of Site Steward at JDCF’s Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary. Since then, Ben...

Austin Wachter joined JDCF as a Reserve Manager for Big Sky Nature Reserve in January of 2023. He graduated from River Ridge High School and later went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry...

In this new role, Sarah will lead the implementation of all JDCF land acquisition projects (fee simple and conservation easement) from start to finish, serve as Co-Chair of the Land Preservation Committee, assist local municipalities and other partners with land...

Brendan Flynn will be joining JDCF as an Ecological Restoration Lead Specialist. In this role, he’ll lead the Driftless Stewardship Initiative crew when they’re in the field on job sites and serve a liaison role between landowners and JDCF Director of...