Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

Nature. Connection. Hope. ?? Your gifts to NRF support local and statewide conservation projects that keep Wisconsin's most important landscapes, like the Quincy Bluff & Wetlands State Natural Area, healthy. Let's create a future where Wisconsin's ecosystems are protected, sustained and cherished by all. Make your special holiday gift today at https://lnkd.in/gFScSHFK ??: Mary Kohl #Conservation #GivingTuesday #DonateNow #WisconsinLandscapes #Philanthropy

Thanks to our supporters, Wisconsin's first ever grassland climate adaptation project is wrapping up! ?? Together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), we're building a resilient, connected landscape that will thrive for years to come—even as the climate changes. This project supports nearly 50 Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including the endangered Ottoe skipper butterfly. Learn more about how we’re restoring Rush Creek’s habitats and creating a future where wildlife and nature can thrive at https://lnkd.in/gfDYsgB7 ??: Armund Bartz #ClimateAdaptation #Conservation #ClimateChange

What does community-powered conservation look like? 60 volunteers, 800 trees planted, and a healthier forest. 60 community members came out to help Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands plant trees in the black ash-dominated wetland forest. Over a three-day weekend, volunteers planted and tubed 800 trees of four species – hackberry in the drier areas, and disease resistant American elm, bur oak, and swamp white oak in the wetter areas. They will now plant annually for 5 years. This collaborative project truly shows the power of community and its impact on conservation! This project was made possible through the generous support of the C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund, which invests in grassroots conservation and environmental education across Wisconsin. ?? Help protect Wisconsin's ecosystems at WisConservation.org/Give ??: Richard Metcalfe, Kathy Wendling #GivingTuesday #Conservation #Donate #Fundraising #NonProfit

Whether you fish, hunt, camp, canoe, hike, bike, birdwatch or watch your children and grandchildren experience these activities, the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund is there to ensure our lands can be enjoyed forever. Learn more and donate at https://lnkd.in/ezj8c6n6 or make a gift when you renew your hunting or fishing license at GoWild.Wi.Gov ??: Stock image via Canva #Conservation #Restoration #WisconsinWildlife #PublicLands #DonateNow Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is expected to announce a decision by mid-December on whether listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is still warranted and, if so, whether it should be listed as “threatened” or “endangered.” North America's eastern and western monarch butterfly populations have faced a variety of threats, including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. In 2014, a petition formally requested the monarch be listed under the ESA, sparking a thorough review process. If a proposed rule to list the monarch as endangered or threatened is published this December, it will be based on decades of research and multiple years of rigorous data review. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eDTPnkj8 #MonarchDecision2024 #ESAListing #MonarchConservation #MonarchMonday

Be the first to vote for the People's Choice Award in this year's Photo Contest! ?? Every year, the public gets to decide who will take home the People's Choice Award in NRF's Photo Contest. Don't miss out! Make sure you're signed up for our Foundation News and Events newsletter to vote for your favorite People's Choice finalist. Voting will open in January. Sign up for our newsletter at Bit.ly/3ABSfM2 ??: Janice Selfridge, 2022 People's Choice winner #NaturePhotoContest #NaturePhotography #WisconsinWildlife #EasternTigerSwallowtail

"During the Diversity in Conservation Internship program, I conducted soil sampling which sparked by interest in soil and led me to adding a geoscience minor to my undergraduate studies." - Brian Duong Brian is a member of the DICI 2021 cohort and is currently working at an environmental testing laboratory as a team manager - organics extraction technician. During the DICI program, Brian worked with Pheasants Forever and supported their wildlife habitat conservation projects. The Diversity in Conservation Internship Program provides meaningful experiences for undergraduates interested in careers in conservation. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gDHGC2DG ??: Courtesy of Brian Duong #DiversityInConservationInternshipProgram #CareersInConservation #AlumniSpotlight #Conservation

I'm proud of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin for submitting data to the Transparency Report Card for the first time this year! Green 2.0, thanks for your incredibly important work helping keep the environmental sector accountable.

As climate change reshapes our world, connected and resilient landscapes are crucial for preserving Wisconsin’s natural wonders. At Rush Creek State Natural Area, we’re collaborating with partners to restore prairie, woodlands, and oak savanna into a thriving, interconnected haven for wildlife. Discover how we're restoring habitat and building a climate-adapted landscape at Rush Creek at https://lnkd.in/gfDYsgB7 ??: Ben Albert #StateNaturalArea #ClimateAdaptation #Conservation #ClimateChange Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Operation Fresh Start is clearing the way for a flourishing oak savanna at Merrimac Preserve! ?? An OFS crew recently revitalized the oak savannas at Riverland Conservancy's Merrimac Preserve by clearing invasive brush, dead wood, and excess trees.? Now, native plants have the sunlight they need to thrive, creating better habitat for grassland and savanna bird species. This project was made possible through the generous support of the C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund, which invests in grassroots conservation and environmental education across Wisconsin. ?? Help protect Wisconsin's ecosystems at WisConservation.org/Give ??: Taylor Houghton, Jessica Renley #OakSavanna #GivingTuesday #Conservation #Donate #Fundraising