Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation
@wigreenfire.bsky.social
We use science and knowledge to protect clean water, rich biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems. WI-based 501(c)(3). Learn more at https://wigreenfire.org.
Attention students and early-career professionals! Registration is open for our 4th Annual Wisconsin Conservation Retreat from Jan 5-8, 2026. Sign up at www.tickettailor.com/events/uwose...
During this 3-night, 4-day event, you'll enjoy networking, skill-building, and winter fun in the Northwoods.
During this 3-night, 4-day event, you'll enjoy networking, skill-building, and winter fun in the Northwoods.
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Attention students and early-career professionals! Registration is open for our 4th Annual Wisconsin Conservation Retreat from Jan 5-8, 2026. Sign up at www.tickettailor.com/events/uwose...
During this 3-night, 4-day event, you'll enjoy networking, skill-building, and winter fun in the Northwoods.
During this 3-night, 4-day event, you'll enjoy networking, skill-building, and winter fun in the Northwoods.
Voting is open for the NIA 2025 photo contest! Vote for WGF's photo here and help us win up to $1,000: cont.st/FCZJeu_emgSX...
Cast your vote between November 10 and 21, 2025. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
Cast your vote between November 10 and 21, 2025. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Voting is open for the NIA 2025 photo contest! Vote for WGF's photo here and help us win up to $1,000: cont.st/FCZJeu_emgSX...
Cast your vote between November 10 and 21, 2025. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
Cast your vote between November 10 and 21, 2025. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
For the second year, we're hosting Conservation Trivia on December 9, 2025! Will you join us? The theme for this trivia night is "public lands and waters."
Details at wigreenfire.org/events
📍Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713.
🗓Tues., Dec. 9, 2025
🕒4:30-6:30pm CT
💲$10 per person.
Details at wigreenfire.org/events
📍Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713.
🗓Tues., Dec. 9, 2025
🕒4:30-6:30pm CT
💲$10 per person.
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
For the second year, we're hosting Conservation Trivia on December 9, 2025! Will you join us? The theme for this trivia night is "public lands and waters."
Details at wigreenfire.org/events
📍Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713.
🗓Tues., Dec. 9, 2025
🕒4:30-6:30pm CT
💲$10 per person.
Details at wigreenfire.org/events
📍Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713.
🗓Tues., Dec. 9, 2025
🕒4:30-6:30pm CT
💲$10 per person.
Today is the Beaver Moon, the second supermoon of the season! Like the busy beavers who are preparing their food caches and lodges for winter, we're preparing for all the work ahead.
Thank you to all who donate and make our work possible!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Thank you to all who donate and make our work possible!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today is the Beaver Moon, the second supermoon of the season! Like the busy beavers who are preparing their food caches and lodges for winter, we're preparing for all the work ahead.
Thank you to all who donate and make our work possible!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Thank you to all who donate and make our work possible!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Coming up today at 3pm! All are welcome at Green Fire Cafe. wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Coming up today at 3pm! All are welcome at Green Fire Cafe. wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
Clean Water Webinar coming up on Dec. 11, 2025, 12-1pm CT via Zoom! Details at wigreenfire.org/events.
Join WGF and Izaak Walton League for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert...it was not a great year for water quality).
#nitrate #water
Join WGF and Izaak Walton League for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert...it was not a great year for water quality).
#nitrate #water
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Clean Water Webinar coming up on Dec. 11, 2025, 12-1pm CT via Zoom! Details at wigreenfire.org/events.
Join WGF and Izaak Walton League for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert...it was not a great year for water quality).
#nitrate #water
Join WGF and Izaak Walton League for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert...it was not a great year for water quality).
#nitrate #water
Our October issue of Compass Points, WGF's monthly e-newsletter arrived in inboxes today! As usual, it's packed with conservation news, upcoming events, opportunities and job listings. Let us know what you think!
You can read past issues on our website at wigreenfire.org/newsletters
You can read past issues on our website at wigreenfire.org/newsletters
October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our October issue of Compass Points, WGF's monthly e-newsletter arrived in inboxes today! As usual, it's packed with conservation news, upcoming events, opportunities and job listings. Let us know what you think!
You can read past issues on our website at wigreenfire.org/newsletters
You can read past issues on our website at wigreenfire.org/newsletters
Today's moon phase is the New Moon, the darkest night in the moon cycle. But even in the darkness, our "green fire" burns bright. Will you help support our work advancing science-based conservation in Wisconsin? Thank you!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today's moon phase is the New Moon, the darkest night in the moon cycle. But even in the darkness, our "green fire" burns bright. Will you help support our work advancing science-based conservation in Wisconsin? Thank you!
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
When hunting deer this fall, you might have questions about safely eating venison. Check out this info on lead in venison, and deer PFAS advisories from the WDNR. dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildli...
Photo: Deer in Dane County, WI via Snapshot Wisconsin.
Photo: Deer in Dane County, WI via Snapshot Wisconsin.
October 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
When hunting deer this fall, you might have questions about safely eating venison. Check out this info on lead in venison, and deer PFAS advisories from the WDNR. dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildli...
Photo: Deer in Dane County, WI via Snapshot Wisconsin.
Photo: Deer in Dane County, WI via Snapshot Wisconsin.
We're kicking off our fall fundraising with the supermoon! The last three months of 2025 are special with three supermoons in a row.
After tonight's Harvest Moon, we'll be journeying with you through the moon phases and our fall fundraising.
Learn more: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Thank you!
After tonight's Harvest Moon, we'll be journeying with you through the moon phases and our fall fundraising.
Learn more: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Thank you!
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We're kicking off our fall fundraising with the supermoon! The last three months of 2025 are special with three supermoons in a row.
After tonight's Harvest Moon, we'll be journeying with you through the moon phases and our fall fundraising.
Learn more: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Thank you!
After tonight's Harvest Moon, we'll be journeying with you through the moon phases and our fall fundraising.
Learn more: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Thank you!
We couldn't be prouder to have Dr. Patty Loew as a WGF Ambassador. Coming up on Oct 18th, we highly recommend going to her book launch of the new paperback edition of Seventh Generation Earth Ethics: Native Voices of Wisconsin. Join us there at the Milwaukee Central Library at 12:30-2pm!
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We couldn't be prouder to have Dr. Patty Loew as a WGF Ambassador. Coming up on Oct 18th, we highly recommend going to her book launch of the new paperback edition of Seventh Generation Earth Ethics: Native Voices of Wisconsin. Join us there at the Milwaukee Central Library at 12:30-2pm!
What does Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' new 2026-27 Biennial Habitat Work Plan mean for your part of Wisconsin?
Read and download the report here: widnr.widen.net/s/r9nxfz7rrg...
Curious about the Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin? Learn more: wigreenfire.org/ecological-l...
Read and download the report here: widnr.widen.net/s/r9nxfz7rrg...
Curious about the Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin? Learn more: wigreenfire.org/ecological-l...
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What does Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' new 2026-27 Biennial Habitat Work Plan mean for your part of Wisconsin?
Read and download the report here: widnr.widen.net/s/r9nxfz7rrg...
Curious about the Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin? Learn more: wigreenfire.org/ecological-l...
Read and download the report here: widnr.widen.net/s/r9nxfz7rrg...
Curious about the Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin? Learn more: wigreenfire.org/ecological-l...
Another busy month of news to share in the latest September issue of Compass Points! Check your email inboxes for news about our responses on federal changes at the EPA, USFS, and DoD, plus info about events and opportunities.
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
#newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
#newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Another busy month of news to share in the latest September issue of Compass Points! Check your email inboxes for news about our responses on federal changes at the EPA, USFS, and DoD, plus info about events and opportunities.
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
#newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin
wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
#newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin
As of today, it's officially autumn. Happy fall equinox! Let's make this another season full of fresh air, time in nature, great food and time with loved ones. What's your favorite thing about fall in Wisconsin?
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As of today, it's officially autumn. Happy fall equinox! Let's make this another season full of fresh air, time in nature, great food and time with loved ones. What's your favorite thing about fall in Wisconsin?
ICYMI on wake boats from Wisconsin Public Radio: “We’re representing in our coalition hundreds of thousands of people across the state who vote, and this is a big issue,” said Meleesa Johnson, executive director of the conservation group Wisconsin’s Green Fire...
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ICYMI on wake boats from Wisconsin Public Radio: “We’re representing in our coalition hundreds of thousands of people across the state who vote, and this is a big issue,” said Meleesa Johnson, executive director of the conservation group Wisconsin’s Green Fire...
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Join us at 3pm today for Green Fire Cafe! This month's theme is Transformation. All are welcome at this free virtual event to share stories, ask questions, and make connections. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#science #conservation #Wisconsin #freeevent
#science #conservation #Wisconsin #freeevent
September 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us at 3pm today for Green Fire Cafe! This month's theme is Transformation. All are welcome at this free virtual event to share stories, ask questions, and make connections. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#science #conservation #Wisconsin #freeevent
#science #conservation #Wisconsin #freeevent
Check your email inboxes for another action-packed issue of Compass Points, our monthly e-newsletter!
Become a WGF supporter at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Read past issues at wigreenfire.org/newsletters.
Become a WGF supporter at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Read past issues at wigreenfire.org/newsletters.
August 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check your email inboxes for another action-packed issue of Compass Points, our monthly e-newsletter!
Become a WGF supporter at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Read past issues at wigreenfire.org/newsletters.
Become a WGF supporter at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...
Read past issues at wigreenfire.org/newsletters.
As the wake boat controversy continues making waves, we're proud to continue sharing our science-based approach. Big thanks to the Downtown Madison Kiwanis for inviting our Meleesa Johnson to present earlier this month!
#wakeboat #Wisconsin #lakes #conservation #presentation #science #kiwanis
#wakeboat #Wisconsin #lakes #conservation #presentation #science #kiwanis
August 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
As the wake boat controversy continues making waves, we're proud to continue sharing our science-based approach. Big thanks to the Downtown Madison Kiwanis for inviting our Meleesa Johnson to present earlier this month!
#wakeboat #Wisconsin #lakes #conservation #presentation #science #kiwanis
#wakeboat #Wisconsin #lakes #conservation #presentation #science #kiwanis
August 4th we were proud to attend a press conference in La Crosse where over 50 friends of the Upper Mississippi River gathered to show concerns about proposed near elimination of federally funded scientific staffing and research on the river.
#MississippiRiver #science #conservation #Wisconsin
#MississippiRiver #science #conservation #Wisconsin
August 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
August 4th we were proud to attend a press conference in La Crosse where over 50 friends of the Upper Mississippi River gathered to show concerns about proposed near elimination of federally funded scientific staffing and research on the river.
#MississippiRiver #science #conservation #Wisconsin
#MississippiRiver #science #conservation #Wisconsin
Coming up tomorrow, Aug 6 at 3pm! Join us for our August gathering of Green Fire Cafe. Our theme this month is "Staying Cool." Join us and feel free to share this invitation with a friend!
Details and registration at wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
Details and registration at wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
August 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Coming up tomorrow, Aug 6 at 3pm! Join us for our August gathering of Green Fire Cafe. Our theme this month is "Staying Cool." Join us and feel free to share this invitation with a friend!
Details and registration at wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
Details and registration at wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...
We are proud to announce the return of our Northern Lakes Toolbox Workshops in the fall of 2025 for Vilas and Oneida Counties. These workshops offer a new toolbox to help lake property owners and lake associations protect and improve your lakes! Details here: wigreenfire.org/northern-lak...
July 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We are proud to announce the return of our Northern Lakes Toolbox Workshops in the fall of 2025 for Vilas and Oneida Counties. These workshops offer a new toolbox to help lake property owners and lake associations protect and improve your lakes! Details here: wigreenfire.org/northern-lak...
Can solar and wildlife coexist? Coming up on August 21 at 6pm at the Middleton Public Library, our Executive Director Meleesa Johnson is presenting on "Balancing the Needs of Wildlife with Solar Development."
www.cityofmiddleton.us/CivicSend/Vi...
#freeevent #Wisconsin #cleanenergy #wildlife
www.cityofmiddleton.us/CivicSend/Vi...
#freeevent #Wisconsin #cleanenergy #wildlife
July 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Can solar and wildlife coexist? Coming up on August 21 at 6pm at the Middleton Public Library, our Executive Director Meleesa Johnson is presenting on "Balancing the Needs of Wildlife with Solar Development."
www.cityofmiddleton.us/CivicSend/Vi...
#freeevent #Wisconsin #cleanenergy #wildlife
www.cityofmiddleton.us/CivicSend/Vi...
#freeevent #Wisconsin #cleanenergy #wildlife
For this midsummer #FridayPoem we offer you "Orchards in July" by Polish poet Zbigniew Machej, translated by Czeslaw Milosz and Robert Hass in *A Book of Luminous Things.*
Wishing you peaceful and joyful summer adventures around Wisconsin!
Wishing you peaceful and joyful summer adventures around Wisconsin!
July 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
For this midsummer #FridayPoem we offer you "Orchards in July" by Polish poet Zbigniew Machej, translated by Czeslaw Milosz and Robert Hass in *A Book of Luminous Things.*
Wishing you peaceful and joyful summer adventures around Wisconsin!
Wishing you peaceful and joyful summer adventures around Wisconsin!
Yesterday, our ED Meleesa Johnson met with Gov. Tony Evers for a tour of the Appleton water treatment facility. We're grateful for the invitation and focus on clean #water infrastructure ($732M in the new state budget!), #PFAS in biosolids, and funding conservation in Wisconsin.
July 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For this week's #FridayPoem, we offer you an excerpt from "All Rivers at Once," a short poem by Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet. As we get deep into summer, let's celebrate all the connections of water, our bodies, and our full selves.
July 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
For this week's #FridayPoem, we offer you an excerpt from "All Rivers at Once," a short poem by Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet. As we get deep into summer, let's celebrate all the connections of water, our bodies, and our full selves.