{"id":34667,"date":"2025-03-17T15:18:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T20:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/?p=34667"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:24:25","slug":"what-is-landscape-scale-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/what-is-landscape-scale-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Landscape-Scale Conservation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;1027px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-1px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><em>Conserving Wisconsin\u2019s amazing landscapes for the long run means working together \u2014 at a larger scale than ever before.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Landscape-scale conservation <\/strong>protects nature by connecting large areas of land and involving more people in the process. NRF is committing to work at this larger scale in order to meet Wisconsin\u2019s growing conservation needs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-through-the-Fen-by-Joshua-Mayer.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;a river going through a fen under a partly cloudy and blue sky&#8221; title_text=&#8221;River Through The Fen By Joshua Mayer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||21px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Lulu Lake State Natural Area, a focus of recent NRF funding, is part of a globally-important landscape in southeastern Wisconsin: the Kettle Moraine State Forest \u2013 Southern Unit. Photo by Joshua Mayer.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><strong>What is landscape-scale conservation?<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Landscape-scale conservation is an approach that protects biodiversity across <strong>big, varied landscapes,<\/strong> rather than focusing only on individual species or sites in isolation. This highly collaborative strategy acknowledges the interconnectedness of ecosystems. It also <strong>considers the needs of wildlife, plants, ecological processes, and human communities together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Landscape-scale conservation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>protects large, ecologically meaningful areas<\/li>\n<li>is community-based and highly collaborative with voluntary participation on both public and private lands<\/li>\n<li>connects fragmented habitats so wildlife, plants and ecosystems can better adapt to climate change<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Network for Landscape Conservation&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwMCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUwMCA1MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+CiAgICA8ZyBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9ImV2ZW5vZGQiPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGZpbGw9IiNFQkVCRUIiIGQ9Ik0wIDBoNTAwdjUwMEgweiIvPgogICAgICAgIDxyZWN0IGZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eT0iLjEiIGZpbGw9IiMwMDAiIHg9IjY4IiB5PSIzMDUiIHdpZHRoPSIzNjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTY4IiByeD0iMTgyIi8+CiAgICAgICAgPGNpcmNsZSBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4xIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBjeD0iMjQ5IiBjeT0iMTcyIiByPSIxMDAiLz4KICAgIDwvZz4KPC9zdmc+Cg==&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>[Landscape-scale conservation] embraces the complexity of working at scale to connect and protect our irreplaceable landscapes \u2014 across public and private lands, and from our cities to our wildest places.<\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Karner-blue-at-Hartman-Creek-State-Park-by-Melody-Lhamon.jpg.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;a karner blue butterfly on a stick&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Karner Blue At Hartman Creek State Park By Melody Lhamon.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This federally endangered Karner blue butterfly spotted at Hartman Creek State Park thrives in oak savanna and oak barrens habitats, which are often a focus of landscape-scale efforts in southern Wisconsin. Photo by Melody Lhamon.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Connecting people, connecting landscapes<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>The farmer<\/h4>\n<p>A Wisconsin farmer uses grant funding to plant native flowers on a strip of her least-productive crop land. The following summer, the productivity of her crops improves thanks to the presence of pollinators. She also enjoys walking among the new flowers and notices more wildlife going back and forth between the forests near her farm. Hearing her story, many of her neighbors follow suit. Soon enough, these pollinator strips become quite common throughout the farmer\u2019s whole county.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>The scientist<\/h4>\n<p>A Wisconsin scientist is part of a crew in the Driftless Area working to restore oak savannas and barrens, some of the rarest ecosystems on Earth. They use selective logging, controlled burns and native plant restoration to breathe new life into rare ecosystems that once blanketed Wisconsin. Oak savanna and barrens landscapes support species like the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and the declining red headed woodpecker. As their habitat is restored, the landscape improves its resilience against climate change, soil health and water quality begin to improve, and more carbon is sequestered. The scientist notices that public health improves, community members are exploring the scenic beauty, and our state\u2019s natural heritage is preserved for future generations to enjoy.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>The community member<\/h4>\n<p>A Wisconsin community member visits his local nature center that recently added a new patch of native prairie habitat for birds and other species. Inspired by the project, he decides to raise funds to transform a grassy lawn outside his office into a planted prairie, too. Now, he takes his lunch breaks outside with his binoculars in hand, searching for songbirds and other wildlife while he eats. This improves his mental health and wellbeing, and his friends and family take notice. Others in his community engage in similar projects. After a few years, these microhabitats have created an entire corridor for wildlife stretching all the way across the county. Water quality improves throughout the community thanks to less erosion and pollutants. People have better access to green spaces and spend more time outside, especially the new local birding clubs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BIPOC-birding_Jeff-Galligan.jpg.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;people birdwatching in a forest&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BIPOC Birding Jeff Galligan.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Members of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin search the grounds of the American Players Theatre in Spring Green for birds. The native prairie restoration on the theatre\u2019s grounds provides excellent habitat for birds \u2014 and a stage for bird drama. Photo by Jeff Galligan.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>These three stories are fictional, but they don\u2019t have to be. We all will benefit from expanding the focus of conservation.<\/p>\n<p>Landscape-scale conservation can certainly ensure that rare ecosystems can thrive, supporting biodiversity and resilience to climate change.<\/p>\n<p>But landscape-scale conservation isn\u2019t just about saving a rare landscape <em>\u2014<\/em> it\u2019s also about saving our humanity. What kind of lives do we want to live? Landscape-scale conservation can improve public health, soil health, and water quality, sequester carbon, contribute to scenic beauty, and preserve our natural heritage so that future generations can enjoy the same beauty and benefits we do.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Whitetail-deer-doe-and-young-buck-baby-by-Barb-Cullen.jpg.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;A whitetail deer doe and a young buck standing in a field staring at the camera&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Whitetail Deer Doe And Young Buck Baby By Barb Cullen.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>These whitetail deer peeking from between the trees in Platteville, WI are a reminder that human and wildlife \u201chabitats\u201d are interconnected. Landscape-scale conservation invites voluntary participation from a variety of people on both private and public land. Photo by Barb Cullen.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>How do we \u201cdo\u201d landscape-scale conservation in Wisconsin?<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>To meet Wisconsin\u2019s conservation needs, NRF is committing to <strong>conservation work at a larger scale.<\/strong> Years of research has shown that site-based work (at the scale of individual properties), though very important, will not sustain biodiversity richness over time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Plants and animals don\u2019t see the lines on maps separating farms, cities, and protected areas. They only see habitat. <\/strong>Our wilderness, forests, prairies, wetlands, and other habitats need connectivity to thrive. Corridors help ensure species can migrate, disperse, and adapt to climate change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By collaborating and building numerous partnerships, we can accomplish landscape-scale projects that cross all boundaries. Conservation in Wisconsin can coexist with outdoor recreation, agriculture, and forestry. The landscape-scale approach often involves partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits like NRF, private landowners, Indigenous communities, businesses, and others who care about protecting nature in our great state.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Currently, we are piloting landscape-scale projects that build on the work we\u2019ve been supporting over the past 20 years in Wisconsin\u2019s top priority regions for biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Thank you to our members and conservation partners for being a part of this exciting work!<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/With-LS-Conservation-draft-graphic.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;With LS Conservation Draft Graphic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Without-LS-Conservation-draft-graphic.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Without LS Conservation Draft Graphic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Learn more about Landscape-scale conservation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/landscapeconservation.org\/about\/what-is-landscape-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> https:\/\/landscapeconservation.org\/about\/what-is-landscape-conservation\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/largelandscapes.org\/connectivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/largelandscapes.org\/connectivity\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#2C3425&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;45px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><em>Written by Shelly Torkelson, Director of Communications<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_post_slider posts_number=&#8221;3&#8243; include_categories=&#8221;36,15&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Landscape-scale conservation protects nature by connecting large areas of land and involving more people in the process.<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/what-is-landscape-scale-conservation\/\"rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":34683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"0px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" min_height=\"1027px\" custom_margin=\"-1px|auto||auto||\" custom_padding=\"7px||4px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n\n<em>NRF funds projects that have a significant and positive impact on Wisconsin\u2019s lands, waters, and wildlife, and that connect people to Wisconsin\u2019s natural wonders. Through our grants for conservation, we supported hundreds of projects in 2024.\u00a0<strong>Thank you to our members, conservation partners, and other supporters for making this possible!<\/strong><\/em>\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/aeriel-shot-of-waubesa-wetlands-by-Ben-Albert-2.jpg\" alt=\"Aeriel Shot Of Waubesa Wetlands By Ben Albert, a 2024 conservation highlight\" title_text=\"Aeriel Shot Of Waubesa Wetlands By Ben Albert (2)\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_margin=\"||21px|||\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area is one of the highest quality and most diverse wetlands in Wisconsin. As one of NRF\u2019s priority conservation sites, we supported the restoration and management of this site in 2024. We were also proud to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/waubesa-wetlands-film\/\">production of a documentary short film<\/a> highlighting the wonders of this hidden wetland. Photo by Ben Albert<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_padding=\"6px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n<h3>Connecting People, Protecting Nature: NRF\u2019s 2024 Conservation Highlights<\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n\nIn 2024, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin granted <strong>$1,000,676<\/strong> to support <strong>228<\/strong> conservation and environmental education projects to <strong>133 unique organizations<\/strong> across the state. NRF\u2019s three primary impact areas are lands and waters conservation, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. We also support projects that build climate resiliency for Wisconsin\u2019s natural resources. Simultaneously, we support projects that help make the field of conservation and access to the outdoors more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_padding=\"6px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n<h3><strong>2024 Grants for Conservation StoryMap<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n\nOur 2024 Grants for Conservation StoryMap shows all the grants made throughout the year. The different colored pins represent our three impact areas. Lands and waters conservation projects are green, wildlife conservation projects are yellow, and environmental education projects are blue. Zoom in on different counties for a full view of projects supported in the area and click on pins to learn more about individual projects.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]\n\n<style>.embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 80%; height: 0; max-width: 100%;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container iframe{position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} small{position: absolute; z-index: 40; bottom: 0; margin-bottom: -15px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe title=\"NRF's 2024 Conservation Grants StoryMap\" src=\"\/\/wisconservation.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/Embed\/index.html?webmap=017b3a7f4cc94c5f84f2194e2ad5f9b7&amp;extent=-95.6791,42.1754,-83.9786,46.396&amp;zoom=true&amp;previewImage=false&amp;scale=true&amp;disable_scroll=true&amp;theme=light\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/dec66239cbcd4e97b7b153d519ac8648\" url_new_window=\"on\" button_text=\"EXPLORE THE GRANTS MAP\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider show_divider=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_padding=\"6px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n<h3>Grant Highlight: Rocks Above, Rocks Below: Merrimac Community School<\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Students-from-Merrimac-Community-School-while-hiking-Flint-Rock-Trail-at-Blue-Mounds-State-Park-to-observe-rock-formations-and-nature-highlights.-Photo-by-Jenna-McCann-1.jpg\" alt=\"Students while hiking Flint Rock Trail at Blue Mounds State Park to observe rock formations and nature highlights, a 2024 conservation highlight\" title_text=\"Students From Merrimac Community School While Hiking Flint Rock Trail At Blue Mounds State Park To Observe Rock Formations And Nature Highlights. 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The fund\u2019s goal is to ensure all Wisconsin students have access to meaningful outdoor education.\n\nStudents from Merrimac Community School hiked the Flint Rock Trail at Blue Mounds State Park, checking out the rocks, plants, and animals. Many students expressed an interest in returning to the trail in the spring to see the differences. Then, the students went to Cave of the Mounds and learned about the underground geology of the area. Throughout the tour of the cave, students learned about the forces that shaped the cave and how the formations continue to change.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blog-post-photo-dimensions-43-2025-01-15T142042.688.jpg\" alt=\"Students on a tour of Cave of the Mounds learn about underground rock formations, a 2024 conservation highlight\" title_text=\"Blog Post Photo Dimensions 43 2025 01 15T142042.688\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_padding=\"||13px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Students on a tour of Cave of the Mounds learn about underground rock formations. 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