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Thank you for your remarkable dedication to Wisconsin\u2019s lands, waters, and wildlife! You\u2019ve made an extraordinary commitment to conservation across our beautiful state.<\/p>\n
In appreciation of your generosity, you\u2019re invited to attend the 2026 NRF Explore Love Protect (ELP) events!<\/strong> <\/strong> Stay tuned for more information regarding upcoming events.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – CSS” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ custom_padding=”6px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This event has passed.<\/em><\/p>\n Join NRF as we announce our partnership effort in the Southern Kettle Moraine. Enjoy a hike before or after at Bluff Creek or on nearby trails near Whitewater Lake. Wisconsin DNR Southeast Region District Ecologist Peter Duerkop will talk about the Southern Kettle State Natural Areas. Then, NRF Executive Director David Clutter will provide an update on our landscape work and new Southern Kettle Moraine Collaboration. Lunch will be a Midwestern salad bar with homestyle BBQ. Hosted by NRF board member Lisa Gaumnitz. $25 per person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bluff-Creek-SNA-271-photo-by-Joshua-Mayer.jpg” alt=”a creek cutting through grassy field” title_text=”Bluff Creek SNA 271 Photo By Joshua Mayer” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/nrf-elp-southern-kettle-moraine-collaboration-and-the-bluff-creek-sna-tickets-1364504191769?aff=oddtdtcreator” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bluff Creek State Natural Area by Joshua Mayer<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/nrf-elp-southern-kettle-moraine-collaboration-and-the-bluff-creek-sna-tickets-1364504191769?aff=oddtdtcreator” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register Now” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – CSS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This event has passed.<\/em><\/p>\n Join us for a presentation on our work in the Driftless area and learn about the Ridgeway Pine Relict. Wisconsin DNR Field Ecologist Bridget Rathman will share an insider\u2019s view. Enjoy the beautiful property of the Malcolm Stack Foundation outside Ridgeway. Red Barn catering will be providing a build-your-own sandwich bar. Hosted by NRF board members Linda Bochert and Jim Bennett. $25 per person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ridgeway-Pine-Relict-State-Natural-Area-courtesy-of-Wisconsin-Trails.jpg” alt=”tall trees and the edge of rocky outcropping in a forest” title_text=”Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area Courtesy Of Wisconsin Trails” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/nrf-elp-driftless-luncheon-and-the-ridgeway-pine-relict-tickets-1364493750539?aff=oddtdtcreator” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area by Thomas Meyer<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#E0E9ED” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Naomi Hadley” position=”Donor Relations Coordinator” image_url=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Naomi-headshot-courtesy-of-Naomi-Hadley-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”33932″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (608) 409-3144 Naomi Hadley (she\/her)<\/em> helps promote increased awareness, affinity, and philanthropic support for NRF through engaging events, like the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, and activities that promote a culture of gratitude and continued donor engagement.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Banner photo by Damian Vraniak.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":26894,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26875","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSouthern Kettle Moraine Collaboration and the Bluff Creek SNA<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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