Field TripS
Explore Wisconsin’s natural wonders with us April though October
2026 Field Trip registration opens at noon, April 8
We’re offering 280 Field Trips in all corners of Wisconsin to discover lands, waters and wildlife with top-notch leaders.
Note: You must be a current member of the Foundation to register for Field Trips. If you are not currently a member, we invite you to become a member now and join us out in the field for our 2026 season. Your gift supports our mission to protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, and ensures you are on the mailing list when our 2026 Field Trip Guidebook mails out in mid-March.
In effort to ensure Field Trips are affordable for all, we offer financial assistance for registration fees.
What makes our Field Trips special?
Our trips generally run April through October each year and highlight the best of Wisconsin’s natural world. We offer unique opportunities for all ages to explore Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by foot, bike, and boat.
Trips are led by top-notch naturalists who share their love and knowledge of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Enjoy up-close experiences with nature and learn about the critical conservation work being done to protect it.
NRF’s Field Trips even received an award from the Office of Outdoor Recreation!
Do NRF Field Trips hold a special place in your heart? We have two distinct ways to support the program and ensure it remains vibrant and affordable for all to participate:
- Give a gift of any amount to the Field Trips Forever Fund
- $500+ gift (in addition to your NRF membership) to the Sojourners Society
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Christine Tanzer
Field Trip Program Director
(608) 409-3123
Christine.Tanzer@WisConservation.org
Christine Tanzer (she/her) has been at the helm of NRF's Field Trip program since 1997. She has coordinated over 3,000 trips, helping tens of thousands of people explore Wisconsin's most special places.
Banner photo by Becky Brockman-Schneider
Box photos by Emma Schatz, Christine Tanzer, Mary Lock Albrecht, courtesy of Riveredge Nature Center, and Tim Hahn