Stories of Impact

Preserving Wisconsin’s Iconic Northwoods: Tyler Forks Community Forest

by Blog Contributor | Nov 4, 2020 | Lands & Waters, Profiles in Conservation, Wildlife

This property conserves undeveloped forested areas and wetlands in northern Wisconsin, safeguarding its beauty and ecological diversity.

2020 Bird Protection Fund Projects

by Blog Contributor | Oct 31, 2020 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife

It has been a record-breaking year for the Great Wisconsin Birdathon! Read about the amazing projects we are funding through our Bird Protection Fund.

Centering Equity in Conservation

by Caitlin Williamson | Oct 23, 2020 | Education

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin presents workshops to center equity in diversity, equality, and inclusion in conservation work.

Breaking Records #ForTheBirds: The Birdathon Teams of WSO

by Blog Contributor | Oct 16, 2020 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife

This year the Great Wisconsin Birdathon participants broke record after record while birding and being socially distant.

Welcome our New Student Staff

by Blog Contributor | Sep 30, 2020 | Education, Featured, Profiles in Conservation

Welcome and read all about newest student staff members, Lindsey Taylor and Ashley Luehmann.

The Wisconsin Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Fund

by Blog Contributor | Sep 15, 2020 | Featured, Wildlife

This endowment fund will provide sustainable support to protect Wisconsin’s turtles, toads, frogs, lizards, snakes, and salamanders for future generations.

Backyard Birding with the Great Wisconsin Birdathon

by Blog Contributor | Sep 11, 2020 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife

This year the Great Wisconsin Birdathon participants took part in the Backyard Birding Challenge, finding an incredible 185 species in their own backyards!

Celebrating Nelson Institute’s 50th Anniversary

by Caitlin Williamson | Sep 9, 2020 | Profiles in Conservation

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the globally respected institution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison named after former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the author of renowned environmental legislation and founder of Earth Day.