Events
Jim Buchholz speaking at Kohler-Andrae State Park
Jim Buchholz is a dynamic speaker who enjoys sharing engaging stories of Wisconsin's state parks, forests, and recreation areas with diverse audiences. His presentations are illustrated with scenic photographs from around the state. Audience members can participate in entertaining quiz games that reveal little known facts and trivia about these unique properties.
Jim is currently booking dates with civic groups, clubs, libraries, schools, bookstores and professional and public organizations. Watch for dates, times and locations on this website.
Interested in having Jim speak to your group? Contact him here!
Jim is currently booking dates with civic groups, clubs, libraries, schools, bookstores and professional and public organizations. Watch for dates, times and locations on this website.
Interested in having Jim speak to your group? Contact him here!
The Larry Meiller Show guest anchor: January 15, February 19, and March 19, 2025
Jim will be appearing on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Larry Meiller Show” as a guest anchor on Jan. 15, Feb. 19, and March 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on most of the 38 public radio stations throughout the state. He will be discussing Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas with property supervisors and call-in’s from listeners. The next program on March 19 will feature selected state park properties located in southeastern Wisconsin. Listeners can call in with questions or comments during the show at 1-800-642-1234 or through email at [email protected].
Click here to listen to Jim discuss his book as a guest speaker on The Larry Meiller Show on December 11.
Click here to listen to the program on Wisconsin State Parks in the Driftless Area from January 15.
Click here to listen to the program on northern Wisconsin State Parks from February 19.
Click here to listen to Jim discuss his book as a guest speaker on The Larry Meiller Show on December 11.
Click here to listen to the program on Wisconsin State Parks in the Driftless Area from January 15.
Click here to listen to the program on northern Wisconsin State Parks from February 19.
Public Programs
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin: March 5, 2025
Join us for a virtual Zoom conversation with Jim Buchholz, author of Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger's Guide. David Clutter, NRF Executive Director, is excited to introduce Jim to our NRF members and friends. Jim will be joining us virtually, to provide a Closer Look at his book. He’ll share insider tips and advice on how to make the most of your visits to Wisconsin’s wonderful state parks and public access areas. Click here to register for the online Zoom event.
Kiel Public Library: April 21, 2025
Jim will be presenting a program featuring Wisconsin State Parks and Forests at the Kiel Public Library on Monday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Following the presentation, Jim’s new book, Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide, will be available for sale along with a book signing. The program will be held at the Kiel Community Center located adjacent to the library at 510 3rd Avenue.
Maywood Environmental Park: April 23, 2025
Jim will be presenting a program featuring Wisconsin State Parks and Forests at the Maywood Environmental Park on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Following the presentation, Jim’s new book, Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide, will be available for sale along with a book signing. The program will be held at 3615 Mueller Rd. Sheboygan, WI 53083.
Richfield Historical Society: September 25, 2025
Jim will be presenting a program featuring Wisconsin State Parks and Forests at the Richfield Historical Society on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. Following the presentation, Jim’s new book, Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide, will be available for sale along with a book signing. The program will be held at the Richfield Fire Hall, Hwy. 175, Richfield, WI 53076.
Women's Tuesday Club of Neenah: November 11, 2025
Jim will be presenting a program featuring Wisconsin State Parks and Forests for the Women's Tuesday Club of Neenah on Tuesday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m. Following the presentation, Jim’s new book, Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide, will be available for sale along with a book signing. The program will be held at the Boys and Girls Brigade, 109 W. Columbian Ave., Neenah, WI 54956.