Join us on a Field Trip!

Explore Wisconsin’s natural wonders with us May through October

We offered a stellar lineup of 278 Field Trips this year with over 5,700 attendees exploring Wisconsin’s lands, waters and wildlife with top-notch leaders. Our slate of 2026 Field Trips will be announced in March. 

Interested in sharing your knowledge and passion for Wisconsin’s natural resources by leading a 2026 Field Trip?

Note: You must be a current member of the Foundation to register for Field Trips. If you are not currently a member, we invite you to become a member now and join us out in the field for our 2025 season. Your gift supports our mission to protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, and ensures you are on the mailing list for the 2026 Field Trip Guidebook which mails out in early March 2026.

Interested in saving money and reducing carbon emissions? Learn more about our carpool RIDESHARE program.
In effort to ensure Field Trips are affordable for all, we offer financial assistance for registration fees. 

What makes our Field Trips special?

Our Field Trips generally run April through October each year and highlight the best of Wisconsin’s natural world. We offer unique opportunities for all ages to explore Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by foot, bike, and boat.

Trips are led by top-notch naturalists who share their love and knowledge of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Enjoy up-close experiences with Wisconsin’s natural world and learn about the critical conservation work being done to protect it. NRF’s Field Trips even received an award from the Office of Outdoor Recreation!

Banner photo by Becky Brockman-Schneider

Box photos by Emma Schatz, Christine Tanzer, Mary Lock Albrecht, courtesy of Riveredge Nature Center, and Tim Hahn