A decade of capturing Wisconsin’s natural beauty

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The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin believes that nature has inherent value and that people can make a difference.

 

NRF protects Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

Join us on a Field Trip!

Discover the best of Wisconsin from April through October with expert guides.

Experience Nature

Explore our natural world here in Wisconsin and around the globe. We offer unique opportunities for all ages and abilities to get outside.

Become a Member

Our members have a passion for Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Join our community of more than 5,000 members.

Find a Grant

We support on-the-ground conservation, environmental education, and capacity building for other conservation groups.

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive e-newsletter updates about conservation of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife.

How do we make a difference?

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s mission is to protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

Your support goes to on-the-ground conservation projects, environmental education, and ensuring that NRF and our many partners in conservation will be here, caring for the land you love, for generations to come.

$10M

for conservation

3,793

Field Trips offered since 1993

2,667

Projects supported

Whatever part of Wisconsin you love most, the Foundation is there to protect it.
John Kaiser, NRF Member

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Blog

An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands

An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands is a new film in production that tells the story of a hidden wetland left undeveloped by humans, a scientist dedicated to preserving it, and his grandson: a 20-year-old documentary filmmaker.

2023 Birdathon Report

The 2023 Great Wisconsin Birdathon Report is here! More teams, more birds, and more funds raised for bird conservation. 72 teams raised over $122,000 during our 11th season of birding for a cause.

Photo contest banner photo by Kristen Smith.

Prairie banner photo by Eric Preston. 

Button photos by Mark Presnail, Andrew Badje, and Groundswell Conservancy.