NRF fund projects have a major and positive impact on Weskonsen, water and wildlife, which link people to Wesconson’s natural wonders. By granting us to memorization, we supported hundreds of projects in 2024. Thanks to our members, memorization partners and other supporters for making this possible!
The natural Wetlands state area is one of the highest quality and the most diverse wetland in Wisconsin. As one of NRF priority, we supported the restoration and management of this site in 2024. We were also proud to support the production of a short documentary that highlights the wonders of these hidden wet lands. Photo by Bin Albert
Delivery of people, nature protection: the most prominent preservation events for the year 2024 in NRF
In 2024, the Natural Resources Corporation in Wisconsin was granted 1,000,676 dollars To support 228 Environmental memorization projects for 133 unique organizations Through the state. The three basic effects of NRF are the conservation of land and water, the preservation of wildlife, and environmental education. We also support projects that build climate flexibility for natural resources in Wisconsin. At the same time, we support projects that help make the field of conservation and access to the open air more varied, fair and comprehensive.
2024 Grant the memorization story
Grants for 2024 shows the reserve’s novel all the grants that have been offered throughout the year. Various colored nails represent our three areas of influence. Land and water conservation projects are green, wildlife conservation projects, and blue environmental education projects. Take the various provinces of the full view of the projects supported in the region and click on pins to learn more about individual projects.
The most prominent scholarship: the rocks above, the rocks below: Merrimac Community School School
Students while walking for long distances in Blue Mounds State Park to monitor rock formations and prominent landmarks in nature. Photo by Gina McCann
In 2024, NRF helped provide transportation to more than 100 students from the Merrimac Community School to visit Blue Mounts State Park and Cave of the Mounts. Thanks to our supporters, we were able to support this through the open -air environmental education fund for our teachers. The goal of the fund is to ensure access to all Wisconsin students to meaningful external education.
Merrimac Community School students raised the Flint Rock Trail in Blue Mounds State Park, and verified rocks, plants and animals. Many students expressed their interest in returning to the corridor in the spring to see the differences. After that, the students went to the hills cave and learned about the underground geology in the area. During the cave tour, the students learned about the forces that formed the cave and how the formations continue to change.
Students learn a tour of the Cave of the Mounts about the underground rock formations. Photo by Gina McCann
From separation to the cave
During the Earth Sciences Unit at the School, students learned about the geology of Wesconsen and the rocks in their posterior technicians. While walking in Flint Rock Trail in Blue Mounds State Park, classrooms were taught to life where students discovered limestone, dolomite and Chert Rocks. During the Cave of the Mounts tour, students saw cave configurations such as apartments, dress and columns. They also learned about the history of the cave.
In the class, students were watching water moved in the groundwater model. In the cave, the students saw and felt that the water was decreasing and making communications much stronger than the class alone.
This field trip gave students a practical experience, eyes, and brains that are directly related to what they were learning in the classroom. After that, students had a better understanding of the rich geological history in Wisconsin, better use of Earth science vocabulary, and they could identify rocks and configurations visually. Again in the class, students created examples of caves. Using micro -terminology, they also named the typical caves features they saw directly during the field trip.
Students in the cave tour link what they learned in the classroom to the real world. Photo by Gina McCann
Prahar lovers – Building bridges for nature in Iowa Province
Al -Barari fans received a grant from the CD Besadny box to save to support the reform of a bridge linking two parts of Silvan Road maintenance areaSafe access to visitors. This region is a rare and high -quality homeland, wetland/stream and is home to more than 340 species of original plants.
We have recently announced the recipients of the CD Besadny Conservation Fund 2024! Check the full list of funded projects.
Photo by Janet Mureidock
South Wisconsin Tourists – Wisconsin Monor Cooperative
We have supported the purchase of stickers and other marketing materials Wisconsin Monor Cooperative To use them as communication materials in events. the goal? Inspire people in Wisconsin to take action to help save the monarch’s butterfly. NRF is proud to support the establishment of The Collaborative, a network that includes more than 50 organizations and agencies working together to increase butterfly habitats across Wisconsin.
Photo by Emma Shatz
Zablocki primary experience in Milwoki Province
Through the Go Outside Fund, we supported a field trip for 24 students from the Zablocki Primary School to visit the Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat. Today, students died exploring forests, meadows and wetlands – learning while engaging with the natural environment in a fun and active way. For many students, this was the first time that the center of nature has visited!
Photography Ludys Ebratt
Keterland Warbler in Adams County
Thanks to a grant from the Bird Protection Fund, the Wisconsin Natural Heritage Team continued to recovery and maintain the endangered Kirkland party, specifically by monitoring the nest. Our condition is a decisive field to expand the population outside the basic reproduction in Michigan.
Check the full list of projects supported by the 2024 Bird Protection Fund. In April, we joined us in Wisconsin Berdthon for this year to raise money for the Bird Protection Fund!
Photography by Mia Persh
The spread of the Eagle Barrens administration in Florence County
Through the Wissonsin Outdoors Fund, we support the removal of gas species in the natural barrens state. This will help restore open areas, clarify the path for prescribed burning, and improve habitats for both rare species and wild game. Spread Eagle Barns is home to the world’s important grassland and Barens Pine Barrens.
Since 2007, NRF has supported the restoration of 8,000 acres of rare Barrens in Barrens Eagle. Read more on our blog.
Photo by Kitlene Williamson
NRF grants are provided by supporting donors, supporters and organs. We are grateful to everyone who supports our work to preserve the lands of Wisconsin, water, wildlife and link generations to nature. Finally, not another, thank you for our granting recipients for the important work you do in Wisconsin!
Written by Emma Shatz, digital communications coordinator