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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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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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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Fledgling conservationists join the Great Wisconsin Birdathon
Helen Holtz, Land Management Director at WCLC, is empowering fledgling conservationists through the Great Wisconsin Birdathon.
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Welcome to the Foundation, Naomi!
We’re thrilled to welcome our new Donor Relations Coordinator, Naomi Hadley!
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2024 Birdathon Report and Bird Protection Fund grants
This year’s Great Wisconsin Birdathon saw more than 600 birders come together to raise $117,846 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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