2026 Birdathon Report and Bird Protection Fund grants
The 2026 Great Wisconsin Birdathon Report is here! This year, our birders raised a record-breaking amount of funds for bird conservation.
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Middle School on the Marsh: Outdoor Experiential Learning
Kohler Middle School science teacher Nicole Nevers organized a class trip to the Sheboygan marsh, thanks to NRF’s Go Outside Fund. There, students learned about wetland ecology, canoeing, and the importance of freshwater ecosystems.
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Under Control: Burning Lakeshore State Park
Lakeshore State Park underwent its first-ever prescribed burn in April 2025, a milestone project supported by the Foundation.
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Lessons from the Diversity in Conservation Internship Program
Jamie Kollman, DICI ’24 alum, reflects on her internship experience and new role as summer communications intern!
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Metamorphosis: Inmates saving monarchs find purpose and hope
At Redgranite Correctional Institution, inmates are saving monarchs and finding a renewed sense of meaning and connection.
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The Fox River Cleanup, A Battle Against Decades of Pollution
The Fox River experienced severe contamination for 20 years from PCBs before a project to clean up the river began in 2004, supported by NRF.
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Native Plants that Fat Birds Love
Fat Bird Week is back, and our contestants love their snacks! Learn about the native Wisconsin plants these birds love to have around.
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Casting Lines and Conserving Lands along the Lower Chippewa River
Conserving the Lower Chippewa River means protecting a place cherished by generations, including lifelong angler, Bryan Bauer, and his grandkids.
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Trumpeter swan named 2026 Birdathon ‘Bird of the Year’ after ‘trumpeting’ population success
The trumpeter swan’s incredible comeback story led to the Great Wisconsin Birdathon naming it the 2026 “Bird of the Year.”
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Celebrating Field Trip Leaders through the Years
Field Trip leaders are the backbone of NRF’s Field Trip program. Hear from three generations of leaders on what the program means to them.
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