Since 1986, The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) has protected Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.
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We offered a stellar lineup of 278 Field Trips in 2025. Over 5,700 attendees explored Wisconsin’s lands, waters and wildlife alongside top-notch leaders.
Our slate of 2026 Field Trips will be announced in 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 and make a difference.
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We support on-the-ground conservation, environmental education, and capacity building for other conservation groups.
How do we make a difference?
For over 40 years, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has protected 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 land you love can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Want Wisconsin’s ecosystems and people to flourish together? So do we. Nature is resilient, people are generous, and we all can make a difference. Thank you for joining us.
$13 M
for conservation
4,444
Field Trips offered since 1993
3,131
Conservation projects supported
You have to live on earth with your eyes open. We all have a responsibility to do something. I’m just trying to do whatever bit I can.
WisConservation Blog
Button photos courtesy of USFWS, Naomi Hadley, and Adriana Salgado-Santiago
Banner photos by Dave Hoefler, Brian Collins and Joshua Mayer