Endangered Resources
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Mighty Migrations: The Chimney Swift
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In this free, online presentation, Steffanie Munguía will describe Chimney Swifts’ biology, migration, and conservation needs. You’ll also learn more about why taking steps like protecting large, old chimneys is so critical for this species. And…
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Wisconsin Karner Volunteer Monitoring Field Training Day
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We need your help to detect and monitor local Karner blue butterfly populations in our state!
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Wisconsin Karner Volunteer Monitoring Field Training Day
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We need your help to detect and monitor local Karner blue butterfly populations in our state!
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Celebrate World Turtle Day
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Paradise Springs is teeming with native life, including many species of turtles.
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Great Wisconsin Bat Count
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Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.
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Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund And Support Rare Species This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas.
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Partnerships Allow Release Of First Hatchery-Reared Endangered Spectaclecase Mussels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that 177 endangered native spectaclecase mussels were released into the Chippewa River as part of an effort to reestablish a reproducing population.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend an educational bat event throughout the state in October.
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Watch For Reptiles And Amphibians On Wisconsin’s Roads This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.