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The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) protects Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

 

There’s still hope. Nature is resilient, people are generous, and we all can make a difference.

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive e-newsletter updates about conservation of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife.

Join us on a Field Trip!

Discover the best of Wisconsin from April through October with expert guides.

In 2024, we offered a stellar slate of 275 Field Trips. Our slate of 2025 Field Trips will be announced in early March.

Experience Nature

Explore our natural world here in Wisconsin and around the globe. We offer unique opportunities for all ages and abilities to get outside.

Become a Member

Our members are people who share a passion for our lands, waters, and wildlife. Join our community of more than 4,000 members.

Find a Grant

We support on-the-ground conservation, environmental education, and capacity building for other conservation groups.

How do we make a difference?

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin protects our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

Your support goes to on-the-ground conservation projects, environmental education, and ensuring that NRF and our many partners in conservation will be here, caring for the land you love, for generations to come.

$12 M

for conservation

3,804

Field Trips offered since 1993

2,903

Projects supported

Whatever part of Wisconsin you love most, the Foundation is there to protect it.
John Kaiser, NRF Member

WisConservation Blog

Banner photo by Andy Raupp

Button photos by Mark Presnail, Andrew Badje, and Groundswell Conservancy