Stories of Impact

Tracking the Phantoms: A Red-shouldered Hawk Telemetry Study

by Blog Contributor | Aug 24, 2020 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife

In 2018 the Foundation helped fund the first attempt to monitor Wisconsin’s red-shouldered hawk with more advanced telemetry technology.

We’re Partnering up with Snapshot Wisconsin

by Blog Contributor | Aug 5, 2020 | Lands & Waters, Snapshot Wisconsin

We’re excited to announce that the Foundation is partnering with Snapshot Wisconsin to provide more volunteer opportunities for our members!

Feathers – Finders Keepers? Not Really . . .

by Blog Contributor | Jul 2, 2020 | Wildlife

For generations, feathers have been used in many decorative ways. Once removed from the bird, there is no way to know how they were acquired. The federal migratory bird act of 1972 put specific laws in place to protect all birds to keep them from being killed for their feathers.

Conservation Dogs Lend a Paw in Bumble Bee Surveys

by Blog Contributor | Jun 19, 2020 | Environmental Education, Wildlife

Thanks to the incredible support from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund, Midwest Conservation Dogs, Inc. has begun training professional detection dogs to locate bumble bee nests.

Conservation, Community, and Racial Justice

by Blog Contributor | Jun 11, 2020 | Environmental Education, Profiles in Conservation

Recent events have shined a light on the deeply ingrained injustices that people of color continue to face, particularly the black community. The discrimination, violence, and oppression have left me and my colleagues at the Foundation deeply disturbed. We are angry. We are sad. We also stand in solidarity with all who are working to assure social and racial justice.

7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

by Blog Contributor | Apr 13, 2020 | Environmental Education, Lands & Waters

While most Earth Day in-person and large events have been canceled, the celebration of the nation-wide event that began right here in Wisconsin continues.

14 Things We ❤️ About Wisconsin

by Blog Contributor | Feb 14, 2020 | Environmental Education, Lands & Waters, Wildlife

To celebrate Valentine’s Day we have compiled a list of 14 things we love about our valentine—Wisconsin.

Exploring Best Practices in Conservation Planning

by Caitlin Williamson | Feb 12, 2020 | Lands & Waters, Wildlife

As NRF continues to focus on our impact on Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, we are exploring resources that focus on evidence-based practices, evaluation, measuring and monitoring, and best practices utilized by peer conservation organizations across the globe.