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Yardversity Blitz – Documenting the Biodiversity in your Backyard!
Join this fun and interactive biodiversity challenge from your own backyard or neighborhood!
Find out more »Milwaukee Riverkeeper Boat Parade
Local artists and performers will once again showcase their talents on one-of-a-kind art installation floats at the 4th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Boat Parade with HarborFest ToGo!
Find out more »Welcome: Young Voices, New Members, and Opportunities with Wisconsin’s Green Fire
Join Wsconsin's Green Fire leaders to learn more about who we are and what we do.
Find out more »Intro to Native Gardening Class
Discover how the Valley's landscaping does its part to protect the Menomonee River and how to use some of the same landscaping techniques at home.
Find out more »Understanding Racial Equity and Inclusion in Conservation
This interactive workshop will explore racial equity in society, and especially focus on the history of racial inequity in conservation and the environmental movement.
Find out more »Second Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 22
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a second virtual meeting later this month to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish.
Find out more »Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Sept. 23
Due to public health advisories, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet virtually for the September board meeting to consider authorizing several preliminary public hearing and comment periods and informational items.
Find out more »Legislative Panel – Transformative Opportunities and New Challenges in Conservation
The COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic downturn, and a heightened awareness of racial and environmental justice have brought new challenges and a new urgency to addressing longstanding environmental and natural resources issues in Wisconsin. Our panel of legislative and agency leaders will unpack some of today’s biggest conservation issues and predict what we can expect in state policy in 2021.
Find out more »Russ Feingold on Global Conservation, Policy, and Science
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will share insights from his career in politics, his international work for the U.S. State Department, and his more recent efforts as Global Ambassador for the Campaign for Nature. From the campaign to save biodiversity in Africa to the growing threats to conservation closer to home, Russ will help us put our work in a global context and navigate through challenging times.
Find out more »Wisconsin’s Green Fire Annual Meeting Summary Session
This session caps off a full month of diverse programs. Now come meet our staff and members and learn more about our work! We will distill and discuss what we’ve learned over the past year and how we can be most effective. Our members will lead a discussion exploring future directions for Wisconsin's Green Fire with your input using breakout groups.
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