Education
Supporting environmental education in Wisconsin since 1986
Connecting people to nature through education
Many people feel a strong connection to the outdoors because someone—a teacher, family member, or friend—brought them outside and introduced them to the beauty of the natural world. Having that personal connection to nature is important for the health and well-being of people, communities, and our natural resources.
At the Natural Resources Foundation, we are committed to connecting people to nature, by investing in education programs that have a significant impact, and provide meaningful experiences for children and adults to connect to Wisconsin’s great outdoors.
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The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a U.S. non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 39-1572034). Donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
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Diversity in Conservation Internship Program
NRF’s DICI Program provides meaningful experiences for undergraduates interested in careers in natural resource conservation. The program encourages applicants from underrepresented groups or disadvantaged backgrounds, and previous conservation or environmental science background or education is not required to apply.
Impact in Action
Transforming Summer for Youth with Disabilities
Wing it with these tips for new birdwatchers from Kim Kreitinger, our resident bird expert (and NRF’s Field Trips Coordinator)!
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Field Trips in Wisconsin’s Urban Nature Gem
Let’s go on a bumble bee walk with Elizabeth Braatz, the Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator and Terrestrial Insect Ecologist with the WDNR
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Let’s go on a bumble bee walk
Let’s go on a bumble bee walk with Elizabeth Braatz, the Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator and Terrestrial Insect Ecologist with the WDNR
Read MoreBanner photo by Tianna Borchardt.