Recent Projects
2025 grants for conservation
In 2025, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin granted $1,001,380 to support 190 conservation and environmental education projects to 120 unique organizations across the state.
Explore our interactive StoryMap below to learn more about the conservation projects our members, conservation partners, and supporters made possible.
Grants supported through your membership with the Foundation
When you become a member of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, you join a conservation community of about 5,000 members who share a passion for protecting Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Your membership makes our state a better place to live, now and in the future.
Stories of Change
NRF at Age 40: A Living Legacy
As the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates its 40th anniversary, Linda Bochert reflects on its impact over the years.
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Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center – Then and Now
Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, the Foundation’s first environmental education grant, has inspired decades of outdoor learning in Wisconsin.
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LEAP Book Club teaches parents, children ecosystem importance
LEAP Elementary School is inspiring students to support local pollinators through a summer book club, supported by NRF’s Go Outside Fund.
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Banner photo by Elizabeth Wilson