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News<\/h1>\n

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In the links below, we’re excited to share articles, interviews, and press releases about our work. If you are a member of the media, please reach out to our communications director.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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(608) 409-3113
Shelly.Torkelson@WisConservation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Shelly Torkelson (she\/her) <\/em>oversees the Foundation’s strategic communications, public relations, and marketing. She tells our stories of positive impact on the land, broadens awareness of our programs, and creates connections with key audiences.<\/p>\n

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Press Releases<\/h1>\n

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15TH ANNUAL GREAT WISCONSIN BIRDATHON STARTS APRIL 15<\/h4>\n

[April 9, 2026] The largest bird conservation fundraiser in the state returns for its 15th year, running from April 15 through June 15. The 2026 Bird of the Year is the trumpeter swan, in honor of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n

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2026 NRF FIELD TRIP SEASON<\/h4>\n

[March 25, 2026] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is offering 280 nature experiences across the state in celebration of their 40th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n

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2025 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED<\/h4>\n

[February 16, 2026] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has selected the best nature photos taken in Wisconsin for 2025, including a dragonfly festooned by dewdrops and a sneaky ermine in the snow.<\/p>\n

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MARCY WEST HIRED AS LANDSCAPE INITIATIVES ADVISOR<\/h4>\n

[December 9, 2025] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has hired Marcy West.<\/p>\n

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CHERISH WISCONSIN OUTDOORS FUND ANNOUNCES 2025 PROJECTS<\/h4>\n

[November 10, 2025] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the\u00a0<\/span>Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)<\/a> <\/span>are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat projects on public lands this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CHERISH WISCONSIN OUTDOORS FUND HITS $3 MILLION<\/h4>\n

[September 22, 2025] The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million \u2013 an exciting win to celebrate for National Public Lands Day on 9\/27. This endowment provides a permanent source of funding for habitat improvement and ecological restoration across lands owned or managed by the state, and more funds are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MIGHTY MIGRATION WEBINAR SERIES<\/h4>\n

[August 12, 2025] The epic flights and mindboggling biology of hummingbirds, chimney swifts and monarch butterflies are spotlighted in a free online series hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Aug. 18-20.<\/p>\n

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WISCONSIN FAT BIRD WEEK CROWNS A WINNER<\/h4>\n

[May 12, 2025] The public has chosen their favorite from 8 “chonky” contestants during an effort to raise awareness about the plight of Wisconsin’s native birds.<\/p>\n

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VOTING STARTS THIS FRIDAY FOR FAT BIRD WEEK<\/h4>\n

[April 28, 2025] Vote for your favorite chonky bird each day starting this Friday during the second annual Wisconsin Fat Bird Week, hosted by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and SOS Save Our Songbirds.<\/p>\n

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WISCONSIN FAT BIRD WEEK IS BACK<\/h4>\n

[April 21, 2025] Let\u2019s celebrate our state’s chunkiest native birds! Every day from May 2nd to May 9th you\u2019ll get the chance to vote for your favorite bulbous bird in a bracket-style elimination tournament, and learn how to help them along the way.<\/p>\n

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THE GREAT WISCONSIN BIRDATHON STARTS APRIL 15<\/h4>\n

[April 10, 2025] The largest bird conservation fundraiser in the state, Great Wisconsin Birdathon, begins next week on Tuesday. The Birdathon connects bird enthusiasts across the state during peak bird migration, April 15 through June 15.<\/p>\n

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ADVENTURES FOR ALL ON NRF FIELD TRIPS<\/h4>\n

[March 11th, 2025] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin\u2019s popular Field Trip program returns with 278 trips across the state for 2025. Registration opens at noon on April 8th.<\/p>\n

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11TH ANNUAL NATURE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS<\/h4>\n

[February 18th, 2025] A rock-flanked peek at a Door County sunrise, a shot of two snuggling screech owls taken from inside a car, and a wildflower festooned with perfect dewdrops were some of the nature photos selected as the best of the year.<\/p>\n

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NEW SHORT FILM ABOUT CLIMATE ADAPTATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[February 13th, 2025] The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, “Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at noon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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April 17, 2026: Help birds during spring migration<\/strong><\/a> (Wisconsin DNR)<\/p>\n

April 17, 2026: Great WI Birdathon is off to a flying start<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio)<\/p>\n

April 15, 2026: Great Wisconsin Birdathon begins today<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

April 15, 2026: Great Wisconsin Birdathon returns<\/strong><\/a> (WJJQ)<\/p>\n

April 14, 2026: The globally important Southern Kettles<\/strong><\/a> (A Wealth of Nature)<\/p>\n

April 12, 2026: Great Wisconsin Birdathon begins April 15<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

April 12, 2026: 15th Annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon returns Wednesday<\/strong><\/a> (Channel 3000)<\/p>\n

April 10, 2026: The 15th annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon returns April 15th<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoor Wire)<\/p>\n

April 9, 2026: Great Wisconsin Birdathon returns to raise funds for conservation efforts<\/strong><\/a> (WKOW)<\/p>\n

April 8, 2026: Field Trip registration opens<\/strong><\/a> (Antigo Daily Journal)<\/p>\n

April 7, 2026: Field Trip registration opens April 8 at noon<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoor Wire)<\/p>\n

April 7, 2026: 280 Outdoor adventures for the 2026 field trip season announced<\/strong><\/a> (Washington County Daily)<\/p>\n

April 7, 2026: Ozaukee adventures included in new statewide catalog<\/strong><\/a> (Ozaukee County News Graphic)<\/p>\n

April 6, 2026: Grant received for nature-themed books, activities<\/strong><\/a> (Tomahawk Leader)<\/p>\n

April 2, 2026: 280 Ways to Explore Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

April 1, 2026: Natural Resources Foundation celebrates 40 years<\/strong><\/a> (WPR Larry Meiller Show)<\/p>\n

March 31, 2026: Take a Field Trip with NRF<\/strong><\/a> (Wisconsin DNR)<\/p>\n

March 27, 2026: 2026 Field Trips season with NRF<\/a><\/strong> (Outdoors Radio at 32:30)<\/p>\n

March 26, 2026: 280 Ways to explore Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a> (The Outdoor Wire)<\/p>\n

March 15, 2026: Field Trips help fuel NRF success in Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

March 6, 2026: Donate to Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund for fishing season<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio at 35:00)<\/p>\n

March 4, 2026: Photography and Conservation<\/strong><\/a> (103.3 The North)<\/p>\n

February 24, 2026: NRF 2025 Photo Contest winners<\/strong><\/a> (A Wealth of Nature)<\/p>\n

February 14, 2026: Best Wisconsin nature photos announced<\/strong><\/a> (The Outdoor Wire)<\/p>\n

January 26, 2026: NRF named one of Madison Magazine’s Best Places to Work<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Magazine)<\/p>\n

December 18, 2025: NRB member Marcy West joins forces with Natural Resources Foundation<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoor News)<\/p>\n

November 24, 2025: Cherish Fund seeks to fill gaps in state conservation<\/a><\/strong> (WORT)<\/p>\n

November 11, 2025: $100K for Wildlife Restoration, work planned in Fond Du Lac County<\/strong><\/a> (WeAreGreenBay.com)<\/p>\n

November 11, 2025: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund provides $100,000 to projects in the state<\/a> <\/strong>(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

November 11, 2025: Cherish allocates over $100K to habitat projects in multiple counties<\/strong><\/a> (Hoodline MKE)<\/p>\n

November 11, 2025: Grant funds to improve wildlife habitat in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties<\/a><\/strong> (Fox11)\u00a0<\/p>\n

November 10, 2025: Grants from Cherish Fund will support habitat<\/a><\/strong> (Wisconsin DNR)<\/p>\n

October 10, 2025: Support public lands when renewing your hunting or fishing license<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio)<\/p>\n

October 2, 2025: Watching the morning swarm at Nelson Dewey State Park<\/strong><\/a> (WPR)<\/p>\n

September 25, 2025: Cherish Wisconsin Fund reaches milestone $3 million mark<\/a><\/strong> (Outdoor News)<\/p>\n

September 24, 2025: Great Wisconsin Birdathon raises record $127,000<\/strong><\/a> (WJJQ Northwoods)\u00a0<\/p>\n

September 23, 2025: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund hits $3 million<\/strong><\/a> (The Outdoor Wire)<\/p>\n

September 22, 2025: $3 million milestone for conservation efforts<\/strong><\/a> (Hoodline Milwaukee)<\/p>\n

September 22, 2025: Protecting the places we cherish<\/strong><\/a> (WNR Magazine)<\/p>\n

September 22, 2025: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund hits $3 million<\/strong><\/a> (WDNR)<\/p>\n

September 11, 2025: Protecting Wisconsin’s public lands through the Cherish Fund<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Locally Sourced)<\/p>\n

August 18, 2025: Winged wonders take flight soon<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

June 27, 2025: NRF Field Trips win Governor’s Outdoor Industry Award<\/strong><\/a> (WI Office of Outdoor Recreation)<\/p>\n

June 16, 2025: Springtime birding on the Kickapoo<\/strong><\/a> (The County Line)<\/p>\n

June 3, 2025: White throated sparrow takes first place in fattest bird competition<\/strong><\/a> (Great Lakes Echo)<\/p>\n

May 14, 2025: Fat Bird Week returns<\/strong><\/a> (Newsomatic)<\/p>\n

May 12, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week winner<\/strong><\/a> (Civic Media: Matenaer on Air at 15:50)<\/p>\n

May 12, 2025: Winner announced in Wisconsin Fat Bird Week contest<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

May 12, 2025: Fat Bird Week crowns Spherical White-throated Sparrow as 2025 winner<\/strong><\/a> (News8000 La Crosse)<\/p>\n

May 12, 2025: Spherical White-throated Sparrow flies away with honors<\/strong><\/a> (Green Bay Press-Gazette)<\/p>\n

May 12, 2025: The 2025 WI Fat Bird Week winner has been crowned!<\/strong><\/a> (WIProud.com)<\/p>\n

May 7, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week 2025<\/strong><\/a> (103.3 The North)<\/p>\n

May 2, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week<\/strong><\/a> (TMJ4 What’s Brewing Wisconsin)<\/p>\n

May 1, 2025: Taking care of Wisconsin’s birds with Lisa Gaumnitz<\/strong><\/a> (Civic Media: Todd Allbaugh Show at 22:45)<\/p>\n

May 1, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week May 2-9<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

April 30, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week celebrates Junco in the Trunko and other chonky feathered friends<\/strong><\/a> (Green Bay Press-Gazette)<\/p>\n

April 30, 2025: This hour is for the birds<\/strong><\/a> (Civic Media: Matenaer on Air at 22:20)<\/p>\n

April 28, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week is coming!<\/strong><\/a> (WIProud.com)<\/p>\n

April 27, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week is back<\/strong><\/a> (Spooner Advocate)<\/p>\n

April 24, 2025: Wisconsin Field Trip Guide 2025<\/strong> <\/a>(103.3 The North)<\/p>\n

April 23, 2025: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week returns<\/strong><\/a> (WAOW)<\/p>\n

April 21, 2025: Fat Bird Week flies its way back in May<\/strong> <\/a>(Fox47)<\/p>\n

April 21, 2025: Great Wisconsin Birdathon returns<\/strong><\/a> (WJJQ Northwoods)<\/p>\n

April 17, 2025: NRF Field Trips<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio at 30:20)<\/p>\n

April 17, 2025: Great Wisconsin Birdathon is on<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

April 16, 2025: Aid species during spring migration<\/strong><\/a> (Hoodline MKE)<\/p>\n

April 15, 2025: Help birds during spring migration<\/strong><\/a> (WDNR)<\/p>\n

April 11, 2025: Great WI Birdathon kicks off next week<\/strong><\/a> (WKOW)<\/p>\n

April 11, 2025: Great WI Birdathon kicks off April 15<\/strong><\/a> (WQOW)<\/p>\n

April 10, 2025: 8 Rare birds you can find in Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a> (WIProud.com)<\/p>\n

April 3, 2025: Field Tripping in Door County<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

April 3, 2025: Looking to get away in WI? Try an NRF Field Trip<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

March 31, 2025: NRF opens up full list of Field Trip opportunities<\/strong><\/a> (WKOW)<\/p>\n

March 31, 2025: Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure on NRF Field Trips<\/strong><\/a> (WDNR)<\/p>\n

March 18, 2025: Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio show #2013 at 7:10)<\/p>\n

March 28, 2025: Wild Things: Field Trips planned<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

March 19, 2025: Return to Spur Lake Film at Wild and Scenic Film Festival<\/strong><\/a> (NBC15)<\/p>\n

March 6, 2025: Donate to Cherish with fishing license renewals<\/strong> <\/a>(Outdoors Radio show #2010 at 7:15)<\/p>\n

March 6, 2025: Outdoor opportunities: no experience needed<\/strong><\/a> (WNR Magazine)<\/p>\n

March 4, 2025: Finding joy again through birding<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Locally Sourced)<\/p>\n

February 26, 2025: Spend long summer days giving back to our landscape<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Magazine)<\/p>\n

February 26, 2025: Door County lake photo earns best in state contest<\/a><\/strong> (Door County Daily News)<\/p>\n

February 21, 2025: Wild things: It’s a fisheye for the win<\/strong><\/a> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

February 21, 2025: Unique sunrise image wins statewide nature photo contest<\/a><\/strong> (Green Bay Press Gazette)<\/p>\n

February 18, 2025: Natural Resources Foundation Photo Contest winners<\/strong><\/a> (WKOW)<\/p>\n

February 14, 2025: DNR and NRF to host virtual climate change film showing<\/strong><\/a> (Fox47)<\/p>\n

February 13, 2025: New short film highlighting conservation work at Rush Creek<\/strong><\/a> (WDNR)<\/p>\n

December 16, 2024: Efforts to list the monarch butterfly<\/strong><\/a> (WUWM Lake Effect)<\/p>\n

November 22, 2024: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio at 36:05)<\/p>\n

November 18, 2024: Land restoration at the Oneida Nation<\/strong><\/a> (WORT)<\/p>\n

October 30, 2024: Wisconsin conservation efforts boosted with $80,000 in grants<\/strong><\/a> (Hoodline Milwaukee)<\/p>\n

October 29, 2024: Parks in Dane, Sauk County selected as recipients of Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund<\/strong><\/a> (WMTV15)<\/p>\n

October 28, 2024: Restoring Lulu Lake State Natural Area<\/strong><\/a> (A Wealth of Nature)<\/p>\n

October 7, 2024: Students pursue environmental experiences with diversity summer internships<\/strong><\/a> (UWM)<\/p>\n

September 25, 2024: Conservation film invites all to free screening<\/strong><\/a> (WKOW)<\/p>\n

September 1, 2024: NRF Field Trip: Banding efforts<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

July 1, 2024: Bringing New Faces to the Field<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Locally Sourced)<\/p>\n

June 6, 2024: Conservation Innovation: Rush Creek project takes on climate change<\/a><\/strong> (WNR Magazine)<\/p>\n

May 23, 2024: The Great Wisconsin Birdathon raises funds for bird conservation<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

May 14, 2024: Wild Rice is starting to grow on Spur Lake<\/strong><\/a> (WXPR)<\/p>\n

May 6, 2024: 2024 Birdathon with the Flockadelics<\/strong> <\/a>(Cambridge Deerfield News Independent)<\/p>\n

May 6, 2024: Meet Wisconsin’s fat birds!<\/strong><\/a> (Newsomatic)<\/p>\n

May 2, 2024: Statewide birdwatching marathon raises funds for conservation<\/strong><\/a> (Amery Free Press)<\/p>\n

May 1, 2024: Wisconsin ‘Fat Bird Week’ crowns a chonky winner<\/strong><\/a> (Fox 47)<\/p>\n

May 1, 2024: Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin announces winner of Fat Bird Week<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

May 1, 2024: Horned Lark named Wisconsin’s “chonkiest, floofiest bird”<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

April 29, 2024: See What You Can Find: NRF Foraging Trips<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Locally Sourced)<\/p>\n

April 25, 2024: Forget Fat Bear Week, it’s Fat Bird Week in Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

April 23, 2024: Fat Bird Week<\/strong><\/a> (WXOW)<\/p>\n

April 23, 2024: BIPOC Birding Club donates birding backpacks to community centers<\/strong><\/a> (WUWM)<\/p>\n

April 22, 2024: Chunky chicks, conservation shine in first-ever Wisconsin Fat Bird Week<\/strong><\/a> (Channel 3000)<\/p>\n

April 19, 2024: Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/strong> <\/a>(Outdoors Radio)<\/p>\n

April 19, 2024: The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is On<\/strong><\/a> (WXPR)<\/p>\n

April 18, 2024: Come on along with the Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/strong> <\/a>(WORT)<\/p>\n

April 18, 2024: Celebrating the Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/strong><\/a> (Madison Minute)<\/p>\n

April 10, 2024: Cherish WI Outdoors Fund supports habitat management and restoration<\/strong><\/a> (Spectrum 1 News)<\/p>\n

April 5, 2024: The first Wisconsin Fat Bird Week<\/strong><\/a> (WXOW)<\/p>\n

April 4, 2024: First ever “Fat Bird Week” takes flight April 19th<\/strong><\/a> (Channel 3000)<\/p>\n

April 4, 2024: Wisconsin Fat Bird Week voting to begin April 19th<\/strong><\/a> (WSAW)<\/p>\n

April 3, 2024: Use guidebook to start planning your Wisconsin field trips<\/strong><\/a> (WiscNews)<\/p>\n

April 1, 2024: Explore Wisconsin’s natural wonders on NRF Field Trips<\/strong><\/a> (WI DNR)<\/p>\n

March 28, 2024: Field Trips double as conservation fundraisers<\/a><\/strong> (Door County Pulse)<\/p>\n

March 15, 2024: Birding for a Cause<\/strong><\/a> (Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine)<\/p>\n

March 14, 2024: NRF field trips provide unique opportunities<\/strong><\/a> (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)<\/p>\n

March 8, 2024: NRF Internships increase diversity in conservation field<\/a><\/strong> (Badger Herald)<\/p>\n

March 1, 2024: Registration for Field Trips starts April 4th<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio at 30:20)<\/p>\n

February 23, 2024: Donate to Cherish WI Outdoors Fund<\/strong> when you renew your fishing license<\/strong><\/a> (Outdoors Radio at 16:00)<\/span><\/p>\n

February 21, 2024: Natural Resources Foundation’s 2024 Field Trips<\/strong><\/a> (WPR Larry Meiller show)<\/p>\n

February 19, 2024: Young Prairie: Restoration and Recreation<\/strong><\/a> (A Wealth of Nature)<\/p>\n

February 13, 2024: Join the Wayfarers in exploring the outdoors in Madison and beyond<\/strong><\/a> (608 Today)<\/p>\n

February 5, 2024: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund supports habitat restoration in the state<\/a> <\/b>(WORT)<\/p>\n

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