Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Natural Resources Foundation Field Trips
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip.
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people with nature.
“It’s still cold outside, but Wisconsinites are already dreaming of summer and planning out all their adventures,” said Christine Tanzer, NRF field trip director.
Some examples of the 278 field trip opportunities include:
- Dragonflies of the Wolf River Watershed
- Introduction to Foraging
- Hawk Banding at Cedar Grove Ornithological Station
- Forest Bathing in the Driftless Area
- Penokee Hills: Beaver Ponds & Wetlands
- Canoeing the Upper Dells
The entire field trip list is available in the Natural Resources Foundation Field Trip Guidebook. Each trip’s description lists details about location, length, difficulty, available facilities, terrain and whether the trip is family-friendly. Twenty trips are ADA accessible, seven have all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs available for use on-site, and 45 have a low physical demand (for example, walking less than .5 miles). Many trips also include a carpooling option to help participants travel more easily and reduce their carbon footprint.
The NRF offers these expert-led field trips to encourage adults and families to enjoy our state’s natural wonders. Field trips also raise awareness for conservation efforts in Wisconsin.
“It’s good for people to get outside as much as possible,” added Tanzer. “They have a blast on these trips. And, if they fall in love with the place they’re exploring, maybe they’ll get inspired to protect those places, too.”
Learn more about the Natural Resources Foundation.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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