{"id":36757,"date":"2026-01-13T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/?page_id=36757"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:56:27","slug":"40th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/40th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"40th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sub-head&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Colorful-Calm-Door-County-by-Dave-Hoefler-e1763054434656.jpeg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_left&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; top_divider_flip=&#8221;vertical&#8221; top_divider_arrangement=&#8221;above_content&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;80px&#8221; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;vertical&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/natural-resources-foundation-wisconsin-circle-mark.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin &#8211; Logo Circle&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Natural Resources Foundation &#8211; Logo Circle&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;nrf-icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;23876&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;sub-h1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>40 Years of Conservation<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Celebrating our 40th Anniversary<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 1986, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has been on a mission to protect Wisconsin&#8217;s lands, waters, and wildlife and connect all people with nature.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From trumpeter swans to accessible trails, from exploring Wisconsin on Field Trips to building school pollinator gardens &#8211; we couldn&#8217;t do any of it without our members, supporters, and partner organizations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Start celebrating 40 years of impact with us by checking out our new interactive StoryMap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/arcg.is\/049Cja0&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Explore the storymap&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for our 40th anniversary slate of 280 Field Trips across the state? Start browsing all these unique outdoor adventures on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/field-trips\/\">Field Trips page<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/field-trips\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;browse the field trips&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQ7Jca-pim0?si=sDZ-OATTPQ1EOxZq\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Share your NRF story<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This milestone is a good opportunity to reflect on where we&#8217;ve come from and where we&#8217;re going. We want to hear your special memories. Why do you support conservation, environmental education, and NRF? If you received a grant from NRF, what did it help you accomplish? What was your favorite moment on an NRF Field Trip?<\/p>\n<p>Share your story and help inspire others to explore, love, and protect nature in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tribute.co\/nrf\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Share your story via video&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;mailto:shelly.torkelson@wisconservation.org&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Share your story via email&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">40th Anniversary Events<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Prescribed Fire Webinar \u2013 a land restoration tool we&#8217;re lucky to have \ud83c\udf40<\/h3>\n<p><em>This event has passed<\/em><\/p>\n<p>How does setting a natural landscape on fire (in a safe and controlled way) encourage more native wildflowers and grasses to grow? Why is prescribed fire different from the massive problematic wildfires out west? How does controlled burning help insects, birds, and other wildlife in Wisconsin, and how can YOU help?<\/p>\n<p>Grab your lunch and get all the answers from experts at the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Webinar hosted by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick&#8217;s Day!) from 12 to 1pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Zoom Webinar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hCnVuhBDYvg&#038;t=1457s&#8221; button_text=&#8221;watch the recording&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/53739663116_a0052b47c1_o.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;prescribed burn in a forest&#8221; title_text=&#8221;53739663116 A0052b47c1 O&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hCnVuhBDYvg&#038;t=1457s&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Prescribed burn at Trenton Bluff Prairie State Natural Area. Photo by Blake Olson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Trumpeter Swan Webinar \u2013 Celebrating NRF\u2019s Flagship Project<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for your lunch hour on Tuesday, April 21st to learn about one of Wisconsin\u2019s greatest comeback stories: the re-introduction and restoration of Wisconsin\u2019s Trumpeter Swan populations.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll hear from wildlife biologists that worked on this Herculean effort firsthand and learn more about the largest native waterfowl species in North America.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 21 over the lunch hour 12 to 1pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Zoom Webinar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>RSVP: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_HGoSqgIuRTi2arpFWFSJtQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Register now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_HGoSqgIuRTi2arpFWFSJtQ&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Register now&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trumpeter-Swan-Family-by-Beverly-Engstrom.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;two adult trumpeter swans and their chick floating on water&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Trumpeter Swan Family By Beverly Engstrom&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Trumpeter swan family by Beverly Engstrom<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Predators, Prey &amp; Pastries at Hunt Hill<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for pastries and a presentation on wolves, cougars, and more by wolf expert Adrian Wydeven.<\/p>\n<p>Adrian Wydeven is known for his work with gray wolves and other large predators as wildlife biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. During his 35-year career, he headed up the recovery and conservation program for gray wolves and other non-game mammals in Wisconsin. Wydeven\u2019s presentation, \u201cPredators, Prey, and Pastries\u201d will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about wolves and other predators, including cougars, and their relationship to prey animals. He encourages attendees to bring their questions or concerns to the event.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee and other light beverages and muffins will also be served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, June 20th from 10:00am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Hunt Hill Nature Center &#8211; Recreation Hall, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI, US, 54870<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>RSVP: <\/strong>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/charity.pledgeit.org\/hunt-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">register<\/a> by June 17th, 2026<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/charity.pledgeit.org\/hunt-hill&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Register now&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/29567089370_276b538b38_o-2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;close up of a gray wolf&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Gray wolf&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/charity.pledgeit.org\/hunt-hill&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Close up of a wolf by Margaret Distler<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Dark Skies Webinar \u2013 Photography and Conservation<\/h3>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">What happens in Wisconsin after dark? Aurora paint the night. The Milky Way arcs above our heads. Once-in-a-lifetime comets and meteors streak through the sky. Join Midwest born award-winning photographer Jeff Pfaller as he tells the story of his 5-year journey exploring America\u2019s public lands at night. 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New Wisconsin Conservation Film<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>PBS Wisconsin is partnering with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin on an exciting and ambitious hour-long documentary. The project will focus on the people across our state who dedicate their lives to conservation. As part of this strategic partnership, NRF has provided funding, subject matter expertise, and guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Filming is currently underway! 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