In December of 2017, responding to an urgent plea from bird researchers in Wisconsin and our fellow conservationists at Project SNOWstorm, we raised enough funding to outfit two Wisconsin snowy owls with tracking devices. Thanks to our generous donors and a sponsorship from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, we now have two snowy owls we can […]
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Every year you send us your best photos that capture incredible moments in nature. Take a look at our 2017 Photo Contest winners!
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As we look back on 2017, we see that we have never been alone in our belief that nature has inherent value and that people have the ability to make a huge difference.
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Birds that spend time in Wisconsin got a big boost from the Great Wisconsin Birdathon this year. Birdwatchers participating in the walkathon-style fundraiser, organized by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, raised more than $90,000 for bird conservation by forming teams, soliciting pledges and donations from friends, and trying to see as many bird species as […]
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Learn about North Lakeland Discovery Center’s Bat Walk and Live Education Bat Programs.
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When we lose someone we love, it can feel like a gaping hole is left behind. While nothing can ever replace what has been lost, as humans we have a strong instinct to help our loved one live on in some way. Creating a memorial fund “After Dad died, people wanted to make donations to […]
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“We believe that nature has inherent value and that people want to make a difference,” said Ruth Oppedahl, executive director for the Natural Resources Foundation. “The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant program is proof of this. These grants are awarded to people and organizations who are out there making a real difference for conservation and education in Wisconsin and we are so proud to support their work.”
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