Caring for the Land, Building Community: The Story of Color in the Outdoors
Christopher Kilgour is stewarding his land to both preserve it and to share it with others through his organization, Color in the Outdoors.
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Wisconsin’s Most Unexpected State Forest
Wisconsin’s most unexpected state forest is over 200 acres of forest, grassland, and wetlands… nestled right in the middle of Milwaukee’s north side.
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Welcome to the Foundation, Chris!
Join us in welcoming Chris Ott, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s new Major Gift Officer!
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Cherish Fund Surpasses $3 Million for Wisconsin’s Public Lands
The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund reached a big milestone: $3 million to safeguard our state’s public lands for generations to come.
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Battling Buckthorn at Bibon Swamp: Bayfield County’s Largest Wetland
Bibon Swamp State Natural Area’s high-quality habitat is threatened by invasive buckthorn, so we’re joining the battle to remove it.
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Bird Photography 101 with Sunil Gopalan
Are you a budding photographer looking for a challenge? Try bird photography—it’s part technique, part timing, and a whole lot of patience.
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2025 Birdathon Report and Bird Protection Fund grants
This year’s Great Wisconsin Birdathon saw more than 600 birders come together to raise $127,001 to protect Wisconsin’s birds. These donations support the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s Bird Protection Fund, which supports Wisconsin’s highest-priority bird conservation projects.
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Where Art and Nature Meet: Exploring the Superior School Forest
138 art students visited the Superior School Forest in a journey to foster their creativity and deepen their connection with nature.
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Waazija Haci is Bringing Wisconsin’s Pine Barrens Back to Life
Waazija Haci SNA, meaning “people of the pines” in the Ho-Chunk language, is reclaiming its place as one of Wisconsin’s ecological treasures.
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Touching Grass
Touching grass helped Shari Henning, NRF’s Administrative Director, reconnect with nature and find calmness in today’s world.
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