Q&A with our new Executive Director, David Clutter
David Clutter, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin talks about his background and his thoughts on WisConservation.
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Foundation director moving on to new adventures
After seven incredible years Ruth Oppedahl has decided to step down as Executive Director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
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A Walk Through Time and Hemlocks
All of this beautiful snow here in Madison reminds me of a winter trip I took to northern Wisconsin, when I had the opportunity to explore a new place: Germain Hemlocks State Natural Area in Oneida County.
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Grant from REI makes a deep impact at Wisconsin’s beloved Devil’s Lake State Park
Devil’s Lake State Park is one of the most highly visited and cherished public properties in Wisconsin. Funding from REI was used to complete critical restoration activities.
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2018 CD Besadny Conservation Grant Awardees
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has awarded $28,043 to 30 organizations across Wisconsin through the C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund. The fund annually awards grants up to $1,000 that support grassroots conservation and education projects.
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Prairie restoration at Faville Prairie SNA
Faville Prairie is a highly diverse prairie with over 200 native prairie plants, but in recent years, invasive shrubs and trees have invaded the remnant prairie resulting in a loss of native species diversity. With support from the Natural Resources Foundation, the Arboretum worked with Tallgrass Restoration, LLC, to remove about eight acres of invasive shrubs and trees as part of a prairie restoration at Faville Prairie SNA.
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