Explore Love Protect Events
Thank you for your remarkable dedication to Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife! You’ve made an extraordinary commitment to conservation across our beautiful state.
In appreciation of your generosity, you’re invited to attend the 2025 NRF Explore Love Protect (ELP) events! You’ll be in good company with other NRF enthusiasts to experience conservation at its best and get an inside look at NRF’s landscape-scale conservation work. The events will be hosted by NRF board members and led by conservation experts and David Clutter, NRF’s executive director.
Online registration is required as space is limited. Please bring guests! Your belief in NRF is the best way to help others learn more about our critical conservation work.
We value inclusion and access for all who wish to join us. To discuss accommodations or dietary needs, please email us.
Learn more about each event & RSVP by clicking the registration links below.
Southern Kettle Moraine Collaboration and the Bluff Creek SNA
Join NRF as we announce our partnership effort in the Southern Kettle Moraine. Enjoy a hike before or after at Bluff Creek or on nearby trails near Whitewater Lake. Wisconsin DNR Southeast Region District Ecologist Peter Duerkop will talk about the Southern Kettle State Natural Areas. Then, NRF Executive Director David Clutter will provide an update on our landscape work and new Southern Kettle Moraine Collaboration. Lunch will be a Midwestern salad bar with homestyle BBQ. Hosted by NRF board member Lisa Gaumnitz. $25 per person.
- Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest (Walworth County)
- Date: Wednesday, September 24th 11AM-2PM
Bluff Creek State Natural Area by Joshua Mayer
Driftless Luncheon and the Ridgeway Pine Relict
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Join us for a presentation on our work in the Driftless area and learn about the Ridgeway Pine Relict. Wisconsin DNR Field Ecologist Bridget Rathman will share an insider’s view. Enjoy the beautiful property of the Malcolm Stack Foundation outside Ridgeway. Red Barn catering will be providing a build-your-own sandwich bar. Hosted by NRF board members Linda Bochert and Jim Bennett. $25 per person.
- Location: Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area (Iowa County)
- Date: Wednesday, September 10th 11AM-2PM
Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area by Thomas Meyer
Naomi Hadley
Donor Relations Coordinator
(608) 409-3144
Naomi.Hadley@WisConservation.org
Naomi Hadley (she/her) helps promote increased awareness, affinity, and philanthropic support for NRF through engaging events, like the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, and activities that promote a culture of gratitude and continued donor engagement.
Banner photo by Damian Vraniak.