by Caitlin Williamson | Feb 12, 2020 | Lands & Waters, Wildlife
As NRF continues to focus on our impact on Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, we are exploring resources that focus on evidence-based practices, evaluation, measuring and monitoring, and best practices utilized by peer conservation organizations across the globe.
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by Caitlin Williamson | Nov 1, 2019 | Profiles in Conservation, Wildlife
I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the projects we support through our Bird Protection Fund: the banding of federally endangered piping plover chicks near Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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by Blog Contributor | Oct 21, 2019 | Environmental Education, Wildlife
In honor of the spookiest season—October—we’re busting some myths surrounding traditionally “scary” creatures that deserve a snuggle just as much as any other cute creature.
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by Blog Contributor | Sep 16, 2019 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife
The Bird Protection Fund has decided upon its 2020 Priority Projects, with more than $60,000 going towards priority bird conservation projects that range from research to reintroduction efforts.
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by Blog Contributor | May 29, 2019 | Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Wildlife
The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is one of the most popular “bird-a-thon” style fundraisers in the nation, bringing in over $400,000 since it was created in 2012 to raise funds for bird protection efforts for Wisconsin birds.
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by Caitlin Williamson | Oct 24, 2018 | Wildlife
We have 36 species of reptiles in Wisconsin and more than half of them are listed as endangered, threatened, or a species of special concern. These animals are vulnerable and critically important to the health and balance of our ecosystems.
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