2024 Spring Bridges

Julie Spanton

Since my children were very young, my wife and I have immersed them in nature, hoping they’ll embrace Aldo Leopold’s view of land as something to “be loved and respected” and “an extension of ethics.” And yet, as climate change accelerates, my concern intensifies for their future and for the state of our ecosystems.

I remain steadfast in my commitment to focus on what we can do together — personally, spiritually, and professionally — to stay positive, action-oriented, and hopeful.

This commitment and these values aren’t just mine. They’re shared by our whole team at NRF, and by a community of people like you. We’re all dedicated to leaving Wisconsin better than we found it. Which is why I’m so proud of the work we do here at the Foundation, and so grateful for your partnership in conservation.

Our new strategic plan resonates deeply with these shared values.

We aim to forge resilient landscapes amid a changing climate and ensure that all people and communities have access to the wonders of our natural world. We believe these two strategies will help ensure a more equitable, beautiful, and sustainable future for our kids, and for the generations that follow.

Throughout history, communities have triumphed over threats. With your support and partnership, I’m confident we can confront the range of challenges we face and create a world that our children will thrive in.

Thank you for your commitment to conservation. Together, we shape tomorrow’s legacy.

David Clutter, Executive Director

B oa RD o F D i R e C to RS

Tom Dott, Board Chair

Dave Adam, Vice Chair

Kris Euclide, Secretary

Marty Henert, Treasurer

Amy Alstad

James Bennett

Linda Bochert

Bruce Braun

Lisa Gaumnitz

Rebecca Haefner

Jaimes Johnson

Kristine Krause

Mark LaBarbera

Tom Olson

Halie Tenor

Michael Williamson

David Zeug

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David Clutter, Executive Director

Michaela Daly, Executive Assistant

Soumika Gaddameedi, Event and Donor Relations Coordinator

Shari Henning, Operations Director

Brenna Holzhauer, Grant Writer

Alex Kaspar, Gifts and Grants Administrator

Kim Kreitinger, Field Trip Coordinator

Jane Nicholson, Annual Giving Manager

Emma Schatz, Digital Communications Coordinator

Christine Tanzer, Field Trip Director

Lindsey Taylor, Conservation Coordinator

Shelly Torkelson, Communications Director

Marta Weldon, Director of Philanthropy

Caitlin Williamson, Director of Conservation

wisconservation.org

Our MissiOn

To protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

Our VisiOn

To ensure Wisconsin’s flourishing ecosystems are protected, sustained, and cherished by diverse communities.

Our 2024-2027 strategic Plan

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has played a critical role in the conservation of our state’s natural wonders for nearly four decades. Building on our past impact, we have crafted a new vision and direction for our next four years of work. We are strengthening our focus on landscape-scale conservation and our commitment to equitable access to nature, while ensuring that we have the team and resources needed to achieve our ambitious goals. Our new plan has three strategic priorities that will guide our work:

Protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by facilitating landscape-scale conservation in Wisconsin and supporting a strong network of partners

Engage diverse communities in conservation by increasing access to NRF’s outdoor experiences, connecting diverse communities to nature, and creating and growing professional pathways into the conservation field

Strengthen our capacity to achieve our mission by strengthening and diversifying our teams, improving our internal systems, and expanding financial support

For more information visit wisconservation.org/2024-strategic-plan

275 a M a Z in G ad V entures

Our popular Field Trips are back with more trips than ever! Join expert naturalists and your fellow NRF supporters for up-close experiences of our state’s natural wonders. Registration is now open and there’s still lots of trips with open spaces!

This year we have a new interactive online map of Field Trips to easily locate trips by physical demand, family-friendliness, topic, date or keyword. Find the perfect trip for you at wisconservation.org/field-trip-finder

I typically choose field trips where I can learn something, or try something I’ve never done before. The wide selection of field trips has always afforded me that luxury. “

Our son told us that the Field Trips were the best thing we did as a family. “

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C a R pooling

Decisions that we make today will have big impacts for future generations. To lessen NRF’s carbon footprint, we’re now offering a selection of NRF Field Trips with a new carpooling option administered by the WI-DOT’s RIDESHARE program!

• It’s free!

• You can choose to be a rider or a driver.

• Win an NRF t-shirt! If you participate in our RIDESHARE program, or even just carpool to NRF Field Trips with a friend, you can enter our monthly drawing.

Learn more about carpooling options and enter the t-shirt drawing: wisconservation.org/carpool

win G i t ti Ps for new birdwatchers

By Kim Kreitinger, Field Trip Coordinator

Interested in taking up birdwatching (also known as birding) as a hobby? Spring is a great time to get out there. We have a few tips to get you started!

tiP #1: start easy.

When you begin your birdwatching journey, certain types of birds are better ‘starters’ than others. Birds that are bigger bodied, slow moving, and allow for close viewing are ideal for honing your identification skills. Look no further than waterfowl! Many ducks can be viewed close to shore and have unique identification features.

tiP #2: gO birding with exPerienced birdwatchers.

If you are new to the hobby, it can be a bit overwhelming to go out alone on a mid-May morning when warblers are dripping from the trees. But joining an experienced birdwatcher in the field or an organized birdwatching trip can provide some valuable lessons on ID and help boost your confidence. There are many groups such as the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology,

BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, and of course NRF Field Trips that offer birding excursions led by local experts.

tiP #3: learn bird VOcalizatiOns.

Many birds are secretive and difficult to see, and sometimes learning their songs is the only way to confirm their presence. Use online resources to learn the songs of your local birds. When you hear an unfamiliar bird song, take the time to track down that bird. You can also associate words or phrases with certain songs, known as mnemonics. “Sweet, sweet, little more sweet” says the yellow warbler.

tiP #4: get tO knOw yOur lOcal Patch.

You don’t need to drive across the state to see birds. Birds can be found anywhere. Focusing on the birds in your neighborhood tunes you in to the seasonal rhythm of birds and nature, also known as phenology. It also reduces your carbon footprint and provides exercise. Sometimes you even get to know individual birds. It’s fun to have a more personal relationship with your feathered neighbors!

wisconsin fat bird wee K

NRF is hosting the first ever Wisconsin Fat Bird Week! Have fun voting for your favorite chunky native birds of Wisconsin and learn how you can help them stay fat and healthy.

Voting on the daily matchups starts April 19.

Plus: Join NRF and SOS Save Our Songbirds for a free lunchtime webinar on April 30 at noon.

wisconservation.org/fatbirdweek

h ow caMPin G transforM ed MY life

By Jonathan Coronado

Abridged from wisconservation.org/blog

My name is Jonathan Coronado. I’m a recent graduate of Escuela Verde High School in Milwaukee. I received a Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin grant to take students from Escuela Verde on a camping trip.

When I was younger I didn’t do much, I barely liked going outside. That didn’t get any better when I got my PS4— I didn’t want to go to school, hated talking to people, and preferred to play video games. However, when I went to Esc

I started to get bored with just playing games. I wanted something different. I became interested in trying and exploring new things in my life, like traveling and exploring and just trying to enjoy my time being alive.

A pivotal experience that changed me was going camping at school in June of 2022. After that, I wanted to do anything that involved camping. I just feel more relaxed when camping and I found that I sleep better when sleeping in a tent, on the ground. I feel camping is good because it can disconnect you from technology and reconnect you to nature.

As a senior at Escuela Verde I had to do a senior thesis project that tried to impact an issue or problem. I did research for my project and found that camping is shown to increase physical health, reduce stress, and help build confidence. Undeniably, the research backed up what I had experienced.

Jonathan Coronado

So, I decided to take more students camping. I was so

happy to get the grant [from NRF] to help pay for our camping trips. I helped my teachers lead a camping trip in June 2023 to Potawatomi State Park. I helped the younger students set up their tents, build a fire, cook food, and go canoeing.

I am passionate about this topic because I found that it helped me at a time when I felt I hit a roadblock in my life. I think that this camping trip made an impact on the other students, too.

Here are some quotes that I gathered [from the younger students] about the trip:

Being able to camp and go on trips makes me want to come to school. -Antony

I was really nervous about camping but it’s been really fun. I really like everyone who came on the trip. -Dede

This is the best experience of my whole life. I can’t wait to come back!

-Christopher

10th annual Photo c ontest w inners

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“Sunset on Middle Sugarbush Lake” by Julie Spanton (Vilas County)

“One of the most exciting things about spending time at our place in the Northwoods is the sunsets! every single one is different and seemingly better than the last. capturing as many of these moments as possible is one of my favorite things to do! It makes you appreciate every single day and God’s beauty here in Wisconsin!”

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“Sandhill Crane” by William Monroe (Dane County)

“this sandhill crane colt is about 2 weeks old in the photo, and he would alternate between making the most rudimentary attempts at foraging for himself, and taking frequent snacks from his doting parents. Working with this crane family really encapsulates what I love most about the natural world in Wisconsin. I could (and did) sit for many hours mostly observing but also documenting the growth of the [crane] family. to me, the natural resources we have in Wisconsin are vital, they are what is most real to me in this world.”

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“Blue Jay Takeoff” by Andy Raupp (Marquette County)

“I captured this photo of a blue jay taking off from the top of a spruce tree in our yard one winter morning. Blue jays are one of my favorite birds to see and photograph with their incredible feather colors and patterns. I was thrilled to capture this take off shot that shows the blue jay’s full wingspan on display! What I love most about nature in Wisconsin is the abundance and diversity of wildlife. as someone who enjoys being outdoors and seeing wildlife, Wisconsin is a wonderful place to be.”

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thank you again to everyone who submitted photos.

Keep your cameras at the ready, because our annual Photo contest will return again this fall!

Sign up for our Wisconservation News emails to be notified when the 2024 Photo contest opens: wisconservation.org/signup

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“American Avocets” by Todd Leech (Racine County)

“North Beach in Racine county has always been one of my favorite beaches for shorebirds like these american avocets. When I arrived at the beach, I spotted a handful of avocets scurrying along the beach, when all of a sudden, a bigger flock flew in and landed with the others. In total there was 25 of them. My favorite thing about nature in Wisconsin is there is such a variety of birds that pass through our state, and at times, you never know what’s going to show up.”

Let’s go on a bumble bee walk! I’ll be your guide. I’m Elizabeth Braatz, the Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator and Terrestrial Insect Ecologist with the Department of Natural Resources. We run the Bumble Bee Brigade, a participatory science program that relies on people like you to submit bumble bee photos to the DNR website.

First, let’s check the weather outside. Becoming a bumble bee observer is a great choice for nature lovers who enjoy sleeping in, because the best days and times to look for pollinators are beautiful, warm, sunny days. Although, I’ve actually seen bees after a rain, too. They get really wet and bedraggled — it’s quite funny — but sunny days will get you more bees.

By Elizabeth Braatz

Is it sunny? Warm? Now that sounds like a perfect day for a walk. Grab a camera and a water bottle, and let’s go. Don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy camera — cell phones work just fine.

We need to decide on a place to go. Think of your local neighborhood. Where can you find flowers? This could be your yard, a local garden, a state park, or more. Head over to that area and keep your

eyes open for bumble bees.

Wait — did you see that? A round, fuzzy critter, flying fast and buzzing — we found our first bumble bee! And there’s another one!

And another! Quick, photograph them!

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Focus on only one bee at a time.

Get your phone or camera ready, go to a patch of flowers, and wait until the bee lands.

Try taking a series of several photos rather than one photo of each bee. Try to get shots of that bee’s face, back, and side — it makes identification much easier later.

After we’ve gotten all the bee photos we want and filled up half our phone space with bees, it’s time to head back and view our haul. Then, we’ll upload them to the Bumble Bee Brigade website (see below) so that we DNR biologists can improve our understanding, management, and conservation Wisconsin bumble bees.

Thank you for helping keep the pollinators buzzing!

You’re supporting the Wisconsin DNR’s Bumble Bee Brigade through your donations (and NRF’s Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund), but you can volunteer, too!

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Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator Elizabeth Braatz on an NRF Field Trip at Rush Creek State Natural Area.

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Manoomin is a part of our story, and a part of who we are. It’s a sacred being - it’s not just food, it has a spirit and we all believe that.

- t ina l . Van Zile, e n V iron M ental d irector, s o K ao G on c hi PP ewa

restorin G wild rice at s P ur la K e

By Shelly Torkelson, Communications Director

Wild rice, known as manoomin (which means “the good berry”) has long provided physical and spiritual sustenance to the Ojibwe people. At Spur Lake State Natural Area in Oneida County, it was also a dependable food source for wildlife, especially migrating waterfowl.

That is, up until the early 2000’s. “After that, there was just no rice at all anymore,” said Tina L. Van Zile, Environmental Director of the Sokaogon Chippewa.

The absence of wild rice at Spur Lake was felt deeply. For the last 20 years, people have not harvested at Spur Lake. Blue-winged teals have not gotten those calories to fuel their migration. Loons have not used it for nesting material. The whole community of life has been affected.

But recently, there’s been more hope for wild rice. For the last several years, NRF has supported the Spur Lake Working Group, a partnership with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and other tribes, the Wisconsin DNR, the Great Lakes Indian Fish

and Wildlife Commission, and others with support from the Brico Fund. Together, the group has been working to reestablish wild rice and make Spur Lake more resilient to a changing climate.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and western science have both informed this project. The work has included clearing competing vegetation (such as lily pads) around the lake and seeding wild rice in sets of test plots. The group is also trying to remedy the unusually-high water levels, because wild rice struggles to grow in deep water.

The first year of wild rice re-seeding took place in 2022, and the team is already seeing some glimmers of hope.

“I felt like seeing rice growing in our plots [this summer] where we had seeded it was a success. Seeing small achievements is a big deal, and that encourages us to keep working on it,” said Carly Lapin, a WDNR Ecologist with the Spur Lake Working Group.

Thank you for supporting this collaborative project!

Thanks to our members and supporters, NRF funds conservation projects all over Wisconsin. From the pine forests of the Northwoods to the oak savannas of the Driftless Area, from the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes, you’re making a difference.

In 2023, you helped fund 219 projects totaling $948,533! Each project was selected because it has a significant positive impact on one or more of NRF’s

three primary impact areas: lands and waters conservation, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. We also support projects that build climate resiliency for Wisconsin’s landscapes, plus projects that help make conservation and outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.

Thank you to our grant recipients and donors for making this all possible!

n ature camp for oneida Youth

Hosted on 3,000 acres of restored forest, prairie, and wetland, the Oneida Nation summer camp offered three days of adventure, conservation, and cultural education for 11 youth campers. The excitement kicked off on day one as the campers embarked on a nature walk at Trout Creek wetland. After lunch, the group traveled to Coyote Run where they had their Oneida daily teaching on sweatlodges and learned about net sweeping of insects in a wet prairie. The following days consisted of bird watching, plants and pollinators studies, art projects, and more cultural teachings. Funded by NRF’s Go Outside Fund via the NEW Audubon Society.

wisconsin state Parks are buzzing

Bees, butterflies, birds… we love them all. Through a project dubbed “Pollinators in the Parks,” NRF and the Wisconsin DNR have teamed up to create and enhance pollinator plantings at many state park properties, including Aztalan State Park, Brunet Island State Park, Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, Copper Falls State Park, Hank Aaron State Trail, Harrington Beach State Park, Pattison State Park, Peninsula State Park, and Wyalusing State Park.

a note from the board chair

Upon the conclusion of another successful year, I want to express my thanks to all of you who have supported us in conserving Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Your contributions have enabled us to fund conservation projects, lead partnerships, and connect all people with nature. As we move into the new year, we are excited to begin our work in the new strategic plan, which looks to expand our

impact to greater scale through the continued collaboration with our statewide conservation partners and engagement of like-minded individuals and organizations across the state.

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has been making an impact for nearly 40 years in our great state and with the continued support of all of you, we look forward to an even brighter future.

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“It is an honor to have served many years helping to support the growth of the Natural Resources Foundation into one of the premier conservation organizations in Wisconsin. Our state needs organizations like NRF to enhance the current resources available for conservation and to build the necessary fabric of public support. With the excellent staff and leadership, I am confident NRF’s impact on conservation will continue for many decades as it grows into new directions to meet the challenges of the future.”

–William G. Lunney (Bill), Board member for 20 years

“Immersion with special places, special species, and very special people — that’s how I feel about my time on the NRF board. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had.”

–Diane Humphrey Lueck, Board member for 17 years

“Thank you for the great privilege of serving with a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive Directors and staff. I’ve enjoyed helping the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin protect and preserve Wisconsin’s natural resources.”

–Jim Hubing, Board member for 15 years

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* Operating activities include unrestricted revenue, fees, and earnings that cover operating costs such as personnel, contract services, and other program and communications costs.

t he financial results shown are subject to Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 2023 a nnual a udit.

View past IRS 990 Forms and annual reports online at wisconservation.org/annual-report

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After receiving her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lisa worked as a public affairs manager at the Wisconsin DNR for 25 years, connecting people to Wisconsin’s natural resources for their enjoyment and stewardship. Now Lisa runs SOS Save Our Songbirds, a campaign to spur more Wisconsinites to take three actions at home to help save declining songbirds.

“I’m excited to serve on the NRF board to continue my commitment to preserving this four-season wonderland for future generations.”

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m eet ou R ne W Boa RD m em B e R , Jaime S John S on

Since 2008, Jaimes served as the Director of Community Partnerships / Engagement for UW Credit Union. During that time, he coordinated the UW Credit Union Financial Education program, employee volunteer, and nonprofit and campus partner relationships. Before that position he was the Vice President of Retail Banking for Associated Bank. He has served as member and chair of the Forward Community Investment board and as a member of the Dane County United Way Affordable Housing Fund Committee.

Jaimes is currently a commissioner of the Lake Puckaway Protection and Rehabilitation District. As treasurer, he oversees the organization’s finances and assists with efforts to ensure the sustainable health of the 5000-acre lake and its watershed.

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m eet ou R ne W Boa RD m em B e R , Davi D Zeug

Dave is a native of northern Wisconsin who graduated from UW-Superior and engaged in a 26-year career as a Wisconsin Conservation Warden that ended with his retirement as the Northern Region’s Enforcement and Science Program Leader. After retirement, he served on the Shell Lake city council and as mayor. Currently, he is an outdoor communicator who has done work for a variety of publications and podcasts. His work has been recognized by the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers awards.

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m eet ou R ne W a nnual g iving m anage R , Jane n i C hol S on

“Growing up in Wisconsin, from the outskirts of Madison to rural Columbia County, I was immersed in the state’s natural beauty and cultural richness. My career in education and the nonprofit sector reflects my passion for education, the arts, the environment, and community engagement. As a longstanding NRF member, I am excited to bring my diverse interests, skills, and experiences to support the organization’s mission as the Annual Giving Manager. Eager to foster enduring connections, I look forward to working together to protect Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife.”

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Estate of Thomas Ganfield

Jim A. Matras

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Four Oaks Farm LLC

Fund for Lake Michigan

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Anonymous

Dr. Laurits & Bea Christensen

Ed & Patty Neumueller

Estate of Eugene Rice

Schlecht Family Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999

Chuck Bauer & Chuck Beckwith

Bruce and Nancy Braun

Brico Fund

Bonnie Minter & Family

North Lakeland Discovery Center

John & Darla Patterson

Mary Kay Ring

Single Step Foundation

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program

$10,000 - $24,999

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George & Linda Albright

Sandra & Thomas Bartelt

Dr. James P. Bennett

Neal & Carla Butenhoff

Douglas & Sherry Caves

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

Karen Etter Hale & Jim Hale

Cathy Halpin

John C. Bock Foundation

Kristine M. Krause & Scott Patulski

Richard Emmons Luthin

Lux Foundation Inc.

Susan Mischler

David Moore

Charles Mowbray*

Network for Landscape Conservation

Peter Ostlind

Michael & Erica San Dretto

Curtis Stine & Judith Lively

Donald & Elizabeth Tills

We Energies Foundation

Peter & Lynne Weil

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous (2)

Alliant Energy Foundation

Nancy & James Baxter

Bubble’s Foam Farm

Virginia Coburn

Christine & John Coffin

Shelly & JD Culea

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First Business Bank

Friends of Governor Dodge State Park

Kathleen L. Hawkins & Charles Marn

Randy & JoAnn Hoffman

Bill & Lisa Keen

MGE Foundation

Beverly Schwabe

Penelope & Gary Shackelford

Jim & Jan Spredemann

John & April Wald

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation

$2,500 - $4,999

David & Kathryn Adam

Ascendium Education Group

Linda H. Bochert & David J. Hanson

Denise M Duranczyk

Kristine Euclide & Douglas Steege

Lisa Gaumnitz & Steven Silverberg

Stephen Glass

Janis Gradisnik

Rick Heinritz

James & Sharel Hubing

Jean Jacky

Terri Johnson & Roy Froemming

Michael O’Connell

Daniel & LaVern Schroeder

William & Jacqueline Smith

Wells Print and Digital Services

Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education

Levi & Janet Wood

Caryl Zaar

$1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous (8)

Richard Albert

Amy Alstad

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

Mike & Karen Austad

Steve Bablitch & Elaine Kelch

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

Patricia Becker

Linda Bernhardt

Sarah Besadny & James Meiers

Diane Bless

David & Janet Braby

Janet & Michael Brandt

Kristen & Jeffrey Brown

Donna Browning

Dale Callaham & Susan Lancelle

Deborah Cardinal & Walter Burt

Clare & Matthew Carlson

Janet Carlson

Kathy & Carl Chapman

Chippewa Valley Learning In Retirement

David Clutter & Meredith Porembski

Gary & Elaine Coll

Jane Cordero

Beverly Cram*

James & Ann DeLine

Jason Dinges

Mary & Brent Doden

Thomas & Kira Dott

Paul & Patricia Ellsworth

Don Ferber

Katie & Douglas Fisher

Susan Ford-Hoffert

Anita Foss

Friends of Cherokee Marsh

B’Ann Gabelt

Donna M. Gager

J Michael Gahagan

Jane Hamblen & Robert Lemanske

Julie Hastreiter

Pamela D. Heaney

Heinrichs Home Comfort

Martin & Ellen Henert

Tod Highsmith & Joan Braune

James & Barbara Hill

Jeffrey & Erin Huebschman

Judith Huf

Diane Humphrey Lueck & Gary Lueck

Hope Imaizumi & Daniel Imaizumi Krieger

Lowell Inhorn & Cynthia Petzold

Johnson Block & Company Inc.

Maggie H. Jones & David Linton

Jeffrey Kelm

Mary E. Krall

Lake Louie Brewing

Jack Lawton & Bonnie McMullin-Lawton

Roma Lenehan

Bridget & Ross Levin

Micaela Levine & Thomas St. John

Josh Levy

Clark Lindo

J. Jeffry Louis

James Lousier

Warren & Denise Loveland

William Lunney & Judie Pfeifer

Alfred Lustig & Janice Watson

Mary Macqueen

Tim & Laura Maleski

Thomas Mallery

Kim J. Marggraf

Colleen Marsden & Holly Anderson

Sumner Matteson

Nancy McGill

Patrick McGranahan & Kelly Kotewa

Susan & Joseph Mcmahon

Richard Merten

Michael & Makenzie Mullane

Gerald & Deelila Murray

Drs. Thomas Nash & Corinna Gries

Mary & Larry O’Brien

Karen Oberhauser

Tom & Barbara Olson

Traci Peloquin & Scott Froehlke

Sheryl Pethers & Clair Carty

Audrey Reineck

Ronda Richards & Robert Ley

Mollie Ring

Peter & Constance Roop

Jeff & Diane Roznowski

Daniel & Samantha Scheiman

Richard & Carlile Schneider

Candy Schrank & Charles Gates

Carl & Barbara Schwartz

Judith & James Schwarzmeier

Paul Scott

Ronald Semmann

Janice Sharp

Dan & Marcia Smith

Ron & Paulette Smith

Joseph & Phyllis Sprangers

Dr. Thomas Stram & Ruth Stram

Swarovski Optic North America

Luanne Urban

Glenn & Jane Watts

Delisa & Stephen White

Michael Williamson & Mary Ann Doll

Michael & JoAnn Youngman

Ledell Zellers & Simon Anderson

Rebecca & Jeff Zuhlke

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Access Ability Wisconsin Inc.

Kurt Anderson

Carne Andrews

Devyn Beaugh

Dale Beske & Dorothy Gertsch

Merle & Nancy Biggin

Marcia Bradley

Barry Brezan & Carlen Schenk

Kenneth Buelow & Mary O’Leary

Mark & Tina Buttner

Marsha & Peter Cannon

Elizabeth & Joseph Charron

Peter & Barbara Classen

Barbara & Ted Cochrane

Cathy Daus

Carla & Michael DiIorio

Carolyn & Dan Doedens

Catherine M. Drexler & Wade Mueller

Elm Grove Woman’s Club

Daniel Engel

Elizabeth Fayram

Mary Lou M. Findley

Carol J. Fleishauer

Kathleen Foley

Sarah Follett

Rachel & Robert Formolo

Friends of Dodge County Parks

Catherine Garvens

Lloyd Genskow

Judy Gibbs

Sandra & John Goggin

Alice & John Grady

Daniel & Margot Griesbach

Connie & Wayne Grogan

Susan Groshong & Robert Dillard

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Priscilla Haehn

Inga Hagge

Alan Haney

Wava Haney

Guy & Carole Hansen

Richard A. Hansen

Heartland Ecological Group Inc.

Kirsten Held

John Henning & Nicki McGrew

Michael & Kim Herro

Lorne Hillier

Alexander & Anukriti Hittle

Michael & Marcia Hittle

Rita & John Hoffmann

Andrew & Paula Holman

Dolores Holman

Drs. Robert & Merrill Horswill

James & Esther Huntoon

George E. Jacklin

Daniel Jansen

Jean & Thomas Harbeck

Family Foundation

Jens Jensen

Donald & Diana Johnson

Edward Johnson

Mary Juba

Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc.

Thomas & Margie Krauskopf

Dale & Sandra Landgren

Eric J. Larson & Susan Lewis

Jean & Mark Ledman

Sally & David Lensink

Dr. Charlotte Little

Roland & Barbara Littlewood

Rita Lloyd

Robert & Margaret Lyons

Dorla Mayer

Brent McCown

Mellen School District

Karen Merlau

Beth Meyerand & Chad Moritz

Sandra & Edward Miller

Robert & Rebecca Moczulewski

Doris & Dale Moody

Ed and Linda Mordy

Richard Neville

Robert & Carol Niendorf

Richard & Christine Ouren

Jeanna Owens & Martha Jane Stryker

Martha G. Young

Alan & Carol Pohl

Dr Rex & Linda Pope

Jeanne & Larry Prochnow

Laura Guy & James Prosser

Kathleen Redmond

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Anne Riendl

Greta Rogers

Billie Samson

Alison & John Scherer

Mary Schley

Kurt & Laurie Schmude

Robert Selk

Donna Sereda

Jan & Herb Sharpless

Lee Siudzinski

Michael & Mary Smith

Paul Stillmank

Jeremy Strandberg

John & Deanna Swanson

James & Debra Tenorio

Tom & Jane Treglowne

Peter Tropman & Virginia Graves

UW Credit Union

William Van Haren

Stephanie & Michael Vrabec

LaVonne Wagner

Art Walaszek & Suzanne Geerts

H. William Walter

Jerome Weber

Wegner CPAs, LLP

Katherine Wegner & Bob Andrews

Keith and Catherine White

Lyman & Lyn Wible

Therese A. Wick Fund

Todd & Kris Wiegand

Cindy & Dick Zalewski

$250 - $499

Anonymous (9)

Joanne Adsen

Aruna & Sharat Ahluwalia

Nancy & James Albertin

David & Sarah Allen

Christine Anders

Association of Retired Conservationists

David W. Bange

Lynn & David Barber

Duane & Aleta Barmore

Denise & Jeffrey Baylis

Thomas & Kelli Beck

Steven & Julie Betchkal

Christine Blaine

Terry Bloom

Thomas Bontly

La Donna Borth

William & Treva Breuch

Sarah Britt

Patricia & Carl Brust

Anne E. Buchanan

Renee Burcalow

Patrick Caffrey and Peg Zappen

Linda & Edward Calhan

Curt & Arlys Caslavka

Connie Champnoise

Chequamegon Audubon Society

Nancy Ciezki

Patrick & Barbara Clare

Katie Cleveland

Compeer Financial

Sue Conley & Michael Stieghorst

Howard Czoschke

Ann Demorest

Neil & Katherine Deupree

Brittany Drewiske

Arzelee M. Drown

Laura & Doug Dufford

Caroline & Henry Dutton Foster

James & Kathleen Dyreby

Patrick & Lloyd Eagan

Mark Emery

Kim & Paul Falde

Barbara Feeney

James Fleming

Jason & Kim Frank

Marian Fredal

Judith & Jim Freund

Margaret & Mark Furdek

Tom & Sally Gawle

James & Katherine Gennrich

William & Sally Giese

William & Nancy Gilland

Susan Gilmore

Alice & Rick Godfrey

Gwyn Goy

Donald & Karen Grade

Robert & Georgia Graves

Cindy Grey

Robert & Iva Gundrum

Jim & Marilyn Hampton

Megan Heneke

Rebecca Ann Herb

Karen Hester

Patrick Hill

Holland Dairy Farm

Pamela A Holy & Ingrid M Verhulst

Dr. Jean E. Hoyer

Michael Hucovski

Elizabeth Huebel & David Silverberg

Dan Huff

Robert Hull

Stanley & Shirley Inhorn

Betsy Jay

Judith Jensen Bero

Kristine P Jensen

Collin Johnson

Mary & Thomas Johnson

Richard Jones

Jill Joswiak

Pamela J Kahler & Stan Miller

Robert & Monica Kaner

Alexandra & Brian Kaspar

Kristin L Kauth

William Kelly

Michele Kenner

Todd & Ann Kiefer

Maureen L Kinney

Patrick Kirsop

Paul Klawiter & David Kopitzke

Robert Kluge

Terrence K. Knudsen

Christine & Lee Knuteson

Kirsten Koegel & Jim O’Keane

Stephen Koermer

Tracy Koziol

Richard Krueger

Ron & Winnie Krueger

Dustin Kunkel & Mary Asbach

Gretchen La Budde & Michael Whaley

Michael Lenehan & Mary Williams

Gary & Anne Lerch

Brooke & Jonathan Lewis

Stephen & Lynn Lewis

Michael Ley

Dan Loescher

Davin Lopez

Donna Lotzer

Timothy & Patricia Lubinsky

Joe Luedtke

Charles Luthin & Nancy Piraino

Jennifer Lyons

Stewart Macaulay

Katheryn Mackie

Daniel Maloney

Mary Manering & Dennis Tande

Mark Martin and Sue Foote-Martin

Tamara Matheus

Kevin McGuire

Robert & Carol Mead

Julie & David Melton

E. Robert Metcalf

Jill Metcoff-Jahns & Jeff Jahns

Frederic & Patricia Michalski

Lisa Miller

Marcela Miller

Bill & Jane Moorman

Eric Mosher

Steven Mullen

Martin & Pamela Murphy

Ann & James Murtha

Jamie & John Myers

Alan Nass

Leif Nestingen

Noel J. Cutright Bird Club

Northern Lake Service Inc

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society

Darlene & Anthony Nowak

Mariette & David Nowak

Suzanne Oberhauser

Peter & Cheryl Olson

Mary A Oster

Dr. Linda Parrish & Terry Parrish

Allan & Patty Patek

Patrick Marsden State Farm Insurance

Kris Perlberg

Gail Piotrowski

John & Rita Race

Darlene Rause

Nick Reach & Heidi Kent

Nancy Rebholz

Susan Reed & Peter Schmidt

Peggy & Archie Reeder

Richard & Donna Reinardy

Michael & Barbara Ries

Layton Rikkers

Kaylin Roell

Paul Roemer

Nina Rothschild-Utne

Thomas & Kay Rowntree

Claire Rynders

Shawn & Sarah Sabatke

Thea Sager

Amy Sanders

Steve Schlecht

Ann Scott

Dan & Joey Seehafer

Jessica Sessions

Emily Shannon

Alicen Shedosky

Brent Sieling & Megan Schliesman

Brandy Smith-Vuich & Aron Witt

Amy & Richard Staffen

John & Jamee Stanley

Roman Statz

Sue Steinmann

Scott Stenger

Christine M. Stott

Anne Straube

Michael & Kathleen Stupich

Susan & Bob Suchocki

Jill Taylor

Rita Tenorio & Mike Trokan

Craig & Mary Thompson

Mary Trewartha

Mike & Cheryl Trieschmann

Ramagopal Tumuluri

Deborah & Patrick Turski

Scott Valitchka & Jan Smith

Laura Vanderlei

Mark Vander Woude

Rick & Laurie Vant Hoff

Paul Vastag & Karen Wegner

John Vellardita

Thomas Wallner

Greg Walsh

Walt Disney Company Foundation

Kimberly & Thomas Walz

Blake Wanger

Sharron Webster

Micah Weihert

Karen Weium

Agnes Welsch

Clarence West

Jonathan West

Richard & Lois Wetzel

Sandra Wickman

Mark Widholm

John & Debra Wiegand

Marc Williams

Paul Williams

Deborah Wilson

Jerry & Pam Wilson

Ann Windsor

Brent & Karen Zimmerman

The Legacy Circle are members who have made the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin a part of their estate plan .

Anonymous (32)

David Adam

Richard Albert

George & Linda Albright

Dr. Candye Andrus

Mike & Karen Austad

Janet Axelson

David Bange

Chuck Bauer & Chuck Beckwith

Linda Bochert & David Hanson

Paul Brandt*

Michael & Janet Brandt

Bruce & Nancy Braun

Margaret Brown*

William Cairns

Suzanne Covoloskie

Marilyn Deutsch Hampton

Roy & Becky Diver

John Dolen Dee*

Dale Druckrey*

Jane Edson*

Elizabeth Fayram

Daniel Flaherty*

John Freeborg

Thomas Ganfield*

Philip & Dale Grimm

Robert* & Cathy Halpin

Mary Hamel

John & Judy Hasse

Rita Hayen

Bill Heart

Pamela & Craig Heilman

Rick Heinritz

Jeffrey Hintz

James & Mary Hlaban

Ronald Horn*

Diane Humphrey Lueck & Gary Lueck

James & Esther Huntoon

Jo Ann Jacobi

Rev. Kurt M. Jacobson

Robert Jaeger

Ken Jalowitz

Thomas Jerow & Steven Schreier

Robert Jostes

John Kaiser & Marlene Kaiser*

William & Lisa Keen

Paul Klawiter

James Kobiske

John & Mary Koeppe

David Kopitzke

Lauren Koshere

Anonymous (9)

David & Kathryn Adam

Amy Alstad

Mike & Karen Austad

Steve Bablitch & Elaine Kelch

Jane Barnett

Sandra & Thomas Bartelt

Patricia Becker

Dr. James P. Bennett

Linda Bernhardt

Sarah Besadny & James Meiers

Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson

Diane Bless

Linda H. Bochert & David J. Hanson

Bruce & Nancy Braun

Donna Browning

Neal & Carla Butenhoff

Janet Carlson

Laura Carlson

Douglas & Sherry Caves

Kathy & Carl Chapman

David Clutter & Meredith Porembski

Virginia Coburn

Christine & John Coffin

Shelly & JD Culea

James & Ann DeLine

Jason Dinges

Mary & Brent Doden

Thomas & Kira Dott

Denise M. Duranczyk

Mary Krall

Martha Kronholm

Holly Kuusinen

Jerry & Barbara* Larson

Kristi Lund

Charles Luthin

Peggie Mallery*

Colleen Marsden & Holly Anderson

James Matras

Carl & Barb Mcllquham

Susan Mischler

Gerald & Deelila Murray

V. E. Nicholas*

Thomas & Mary Lou Nicholls

Arthur & Cora Oehmcke*

Ruth Oppedahl

Mary Oster

Peter Ostlind

Chuck & Linda Pils

Peter & Mary Ann* Pittner

Sandra Raby*

Andrew & Janet Raddatz

David Redell*

Barbara Roeber & Larry Black

Peter & Connie Roop

Jeff & Diane Roznowski

Conservation Circle members contribute an annual unrestricted gift of $1,000 or more.

Paul & Patricia Ellsworth

Gary & Judith Ertel

Kristine A. Euclide & Douglas Steege

Don Ferber

Susan Ford-Hoffert

Anita Foss

B’Ann Gabelt

Donna M Gager

J. Michael Gahagan

Lisa Gaumnitz & Steven Silverberg

Stephen Glass

Jim Goers

Janis Gradisnik

Dr. Rebecca A. Haefner

Jane Hamblen & Robert Lemanske

Kathleen L. Hawkins & Charles Marn

Pamela D. Heaney

Rick Heinritz

Martin & Ellen Henert

James & Sharel Hubing

Diane Humphrey Lueck & Gary Lueck

Hope Imaizumi & Daniel Imaizumi Krieger

Jean Jacky

Terri Johnson & Roy Froemming

Maggie H. Jones & David Linton

Jeffrey Kelm

Mary E. Krall

Jack R. Lawton & Bonnie McMullin-Lawton

Nancy & Robert Rudd

Ellyn Satter

Daniel & Nancy Schiebel

Richard & Carlile Schneider

Daniel & LaVern Schroeder

Rebecca Schroeder

Sandra Schwab*

Donna Sereda

Penelope & Gary Shackelford

John Shillinglaw

David Simonsmeier

Timothy Staats*

Sarah Stoll*

Donald & Elizabeth Tills

Mark & Christine Troudt

Nicole Wagner & Dawn Zuegler

Anne Wandler

John & Leslie Watschke

David Weizenicker

Jane Wiley*

Janet & Steve Wissink

Caryl Zaar

Reynold Zeller*

* denotes that the named member is deceased

Douglas & Martha Lee

Bridget & Ross Levin

Micaela H. Levine & Thomas

St. John

Josh Levy

Clark Lindo

James Lousier

Warren & Denise Loveland

Bill G. Lunney & Judie Pfeifer

Alfred G. Lustig & Janice Watson

Richard Emmons Luthin

Thomas Mallery

Kim J. Marggraf

Colleen Marsden & Holly Anderson

Jim A. Matras

Nancy A. McGill

Susan & Joseph Mcmahon

David Moore

Charles Mowbray*

Michael & Makenzie Mullane

Gerald & Deelila Murray

Drs. Thomas Nash & Corinna Gries

Catherine Nelson

Ed & Patty Neumueller

Mary & Larry O’Brien

Tom & Barbara Olson

Peter Ostlind

John & Darla Patterson

Traci Peloquin & Scott Froehlke

Audrey C. Reineck

Ronda Richards & Robert Ley

Mary Kay Ring

Mollie Ring

Peter & Constance Roop

Jeff & Diane Roznowski

Michael & Erica San Dretto

Candy Schrank & Charles Gates

Carl & Barbara Schwartz

Judith & James Schwarzmeier

Ronald Semmann

Janice K. Sharp

Dan & Marcia Smith

Ron & Paulette Smith

William & Jacqueline Smith

Joseph & Phyllis Sprangers

Jim & Jan Spredemann

Dr. Thomas & Ruth Stram

Luanne Urban

Roger & Lynn Van Vreede

Glenn & Jane Watts

Delisa & Stephen White

Michael Williamson & Mary Ann Doll

Levi & Janet Wood

Michael & JoAnn Youngman

Caryl Zaar

Ledell Zellers & Simon Anderson

Tom Beranek

Kathlynn Beranek

Buddy Block

Lacey Jackson & Jason Block

Boo

Victor & Carol Illichmann

Matt Brehmer

Alicen Shedosky

Al & Sue Burgemeister

Karsen Keuler

Ted Cannon

Carrie Cannon

Debby Capener

Deb Langacker

Cranes

Paul & Patricia Ellsworth

Frank & Vicki Dengg, Jim & Joanne

Pearsol, and Tim & Martha Main

Dale Vandre

h onorar Y G ifts

The Foundation recognizes gifts made in honor of the following:

Brian Erdrich

Scott Russell

Riley Fahey

RaeAnn Fahey

Gary Fewless

Juniper Sundance

Friends at Sagewind and PBDC

Jennifer Lyons

Godson Family

David Jaber

Brenna Holzhauer

Laura Brown

Edward Horzewski

Catherine Horzewski

Mrill Ingram

Earl Morren & Vera Ming Wong

Kristian Johnson

Paulette Johnson

Zachary Kastern

Joyce Kastern

David Ladd

Sandra & Thomas Bartelt

Tommy Lewis

Jean Farrell

Mark Martin

John & Karin Exo

Debra Nieuwenhuis

Garret Nieuwenhuis

Joe Panci

Theodore & Tracy May

Aiden Peterson

Sara Dillivan

Eric Rapczak

Lake Louie Brewing

M e M orial G ifts

Norman Anderson

Peggy Anderson

Rick Beck

Deborah Beck

C.D. Besadny

Barbara Roeber & Larry Black

Paul Brandt

Merle & Nancy Biggin

Christopher Brandys

Jessica & Ben Schellack

Beth & Cliff Brynildson

Inga Hagge

Sara Burr

Elisabeth Kuisis

Jeanine & Megan Clayton & Casey Thomas

Kristy Hall

Barry DeBoer

Neal & Carla Butenhoff

Ed & Peggy Dickinson

Mary D. Smith

Lyle Drier

Ann & Bill Rudolph

Governor Tony Earl

Thomas & Barbara Lyon

Ryan John Essman

Alyssa Weishan

Richard Fayram

Elizabeth Fayram

Ron Giles

Rita Giles

James, Phyllis, & Jay Goers

Anonymous

Julia & Katherine Rieckmann

David & Dawn Rieckmann

Sherry & Finn

Mark Emery

Sierra Club of Eau Claire

David W. Linderud

Sarah & David Stokes

Jean & Harold Kacanek

Nancy Tessmer

Karsen Keuler

Michael Turnbull

Robert Turnbull

Gary Van Sistine

Tori Martinez

Volunteers at Lapham Peak

John Hillmer

Cait Williamson

Karen Oberhauser

The Foundation recognizes gifts made in memory of the following:

Joshua Hedtke

Rachel Nelson

Elizabeth Hochfellner

Katherine Kennedy-Kartheiser & James Kartheiser

Sherry Howell

Diane Humphrey Lueck & Gary Lueck

Jim Jajewski

Susan Jajewski

Joan Todd & Kris Wiegand

Debra Kelm

Jeffrey Kelm

Richard Kirsop

Patrick Kirsop

Mike Koebernik

Andrea Hug

Robert James Kok

Jeff & Carol Kok

Aldo Leopold

Jeffrey Moorbeck

Ronald & Rosalee Lueck

Carolyn Lueck

Jackie Macaulay

Stewart Macaulay

Peggy Mallery

Kathleen Wilson

Chris Matte

Cayla Matte

Parker Matzinger

Alexandra & Brian Kaspar

Betsy & Jim Matzinger

James “Jim” Mlsna

Jo Ann Avey

My Mother

Debbie Garvey

Orion

Anita Sands

Todd Phillips

Michelle Skala

Joel Plath

Kathy Plath

Joy Rasmussen

Judie & David Babcock

Dave Redell

Mary Ann & Jim Baggs

Cynthia & Thomas Eagon

Kris & Thomas Kesselhon

Shana Lavin & Howard Sonn

Richard J. Ring

Mollie Ring

Jane Rowe

Carol Berglund

James J. Schwabe

Dr. Michael & Edie Schwabe

Mark Sherfinski

Ron & Diane Weber

Kathryn Trudell

Lorne Hillier

Stanley C. Urban

Steve Demay

Mary & Mark Ebert

Jerald Hipple

Valerie & Paul Nelson

Dustin & Tonja Specht

Luanne Urban

Michael “Mike” D. Valentine

Kenneth Applegate

Jeffrey Cote

Lisa Folker

Jacki Foss

Jeff Lemirande

Jennifer & Stephen Parsons

Kathy Pfaffe

Power Kleen Corporation

Shain & Ellen Preston

Harald & Chris Rek

Bill Riehl

Trent Schwenn

University Health Services

Chris & Jeanine Valentine

Ruth Vater

Coreen, Dave, Alex, & Rachel Williams

Kaylin Zielke

Mariana Cogswell Weinhold

Dells Country Historical Society Inc.

Gregory Paradise

Joyce Stork

Madonna Timm

Mili Tomanic & Dimitri Krainc

James Welsh

Darrell Wesenberg

Mark & Evelyn Cain

Dave White

Lynn White

Jerry Wickman & Craig Fink

Sandra J. Wickman

Wendy Wilson

Steven J. Nass

Thomas Zalewski

LaVonne Middleton

our P artners

You’re bringing conservation experts together to accomplish big goals.

These organizations from across the state received funding from the Natural Resources Foundation in 2023 for their conservation and environmental education work.

Access Ability Wisconsin Inc.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Algoma Elementary School

Athens Elementary School

Audubon Great Lakes

Baraboo Range Preservation Association

Bayfield High School

Benton School District

BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin

Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin

Bong Naturalist Association

Botanical Club of Wisconsin

Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station

Chippewa County Land Conservancy

Clean Wisconsin

Dane County Conservation League

Dane County Land and Water Resources Department

Driftless Area Land Conservancy

Elm Grove Bird City

Emerson Elementary School

Feminist Bird Club - Madison

Wisconsin Chapter

FIELD Edventures

Fox Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Friends of Copper Falls State Park

Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park

Friends of Governor Dodge State Park

Friends of High Cliff State Park

Friends of Lapham Peak UnitKettle Moraine State Forest

Friends of McFarland Library

Friends of Mirror Lake State Park

Friends of Owen Conservation Park

Friends of Peninsula State Park

Friends of Point Beach State Forest

Friends of the Blufflands

Friends of the Cedarburg Bog

Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands

Friends of Wisconsin State Parks

Gathering Waters

Geneva Lake Conservancy, Inc.

Genoa City J 2 School District

Glacial Lakes Conservancy

Glenwood City High School

Golda Meir School

Groundswell Conservancy

Hawthorn Hollow Nature

Sanctuary & Arboretum

Heyer Elementary School

Hillsboro School District

Holy Wisdom Monastery

Ice Age Trail Alliance

International Crane Foundation

Jackson Elementary School

Jefferson County Parks

John Muir Elementary

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

Lake View Elementary School

Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization, Inc.

Landmark Conservancy

Lodi School Forest

Logan Middle School

Madison Friends of Urban Nature

Mequon Nature Preserve

Midwest Environmental Advocates

Mississippi Valley Conservancy

Monarch Butterfly Fund

Muirland Bird Club

National Society of Colonial Dames of America - State of Wisconsin

Nearby Nature Milwaukee

Neighborhood House of Milwaukee

North Division High School

North Lakeland Discovery Center

Northeastern Wisconsin Audubon Society

Northland College

Northland College Wildlife Club

Northwoods Land Trust

Oconomowoc High School

Omro Middle School

Oregon Middle School

Osa Conservation

Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust

Pheasants Forever Wisconsin

Richland Center – Santa Teresa Sister City Project

River Alliance of Wisconsin

River Bend Nature Center

River Revitalization Foundation

River Ridge School District

Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge Outdoor Learning Elementary School

Riverland Conservancy Rooted

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

School for Agriculture & Environmental Studies

SELVA

SOAR Fox Cities

Sokaogon Chippewa Community

Southwest Wisconsin Bird Alliance (FKA Madison Audubon)

Story School

Superior Rivers Watershed Association

The Newport Wilderness Society

The Prairie Enthusiasts

To mahawk Public Library

Trees For Tomorrow

Tropical Wings

Upper Sugar River Watershed Association

Urban Ecology Center

UW-Madison Arboretum

UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

UW-Madison Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society

UWSP Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Watertown Unified School District

Waukesha County Land Conservancy

Wausau Bird Club

Webster School District

Wild Bearies

Wild Rivers Conservancy

Wilderness Volunteers

Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership

Wisconsin Chapter - The Wildlife Society

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association

Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Society

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

Wisconsin’s Green Fire

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

YMCA Camp St. Croix

Your legacy gift will support Wisconsin’s most critical conservation needs and protect our natural wonders for generations to come.