• FOCB Volunteer Work Day

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Work will depend upon weather.

  • FOCB Event: How Trees Grow

    FOCB Event: How Trees Grow

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    How do branches grow in length and girth?  How is wood made?  How is the plumbing system of trees formed and connected?  Can trees fix leaks in their plumbing?  How do trees move sugars made in the leaves to other …

  • Understanding Bird Populations & How They Change

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Date & Time: In person, Thursday evenings, March 26, 2026 – April 23, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Instructor: William Mueller is the Director Emeritus of the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory. He most recently served on the Wisconsin Bird Conservation …

  • FOCB Event: Frogs and Woodcocks

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Join naturalist, Danielle Bell, for a sunset hike to observe the sounds of spring. We will watch for the unique mating flight of the Woodcocks aka Timberdoodles in the evening sky. As the sunlight fades the chorus of frogs will …

  • FOCB Event: Astronomy in the Bog

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Join Scott Nehring for a journey through our model solar system as we learn about the planet’s orbital periods and the distances between them. We will also be setting up telescopes to travel to a variety of nebulas, star clusters, …

  • FOCB Event: Spring Migrant Bird Walk

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Enjoy a walk through the Cedarburg Bog with Alex Mann and search for the signs of spring and spring migrants.  Please bring binoculars and sturdy shoes for walking.

  • FOCB Event: Turtles of Wisconsin

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23rd, offering a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about turtle conservation and the preservation of their habitats. In Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have 11 unique species of turtles, but unfortunately, …

  • FOCB Event: Spring Migrant Bird Walk

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Enjoy a walk through the Cedarburg Bog with Alex Mann and search for the signs of spring and spring migrants.  Please bring binoculars and sturdy shoes for walking.

  • Peatland Bryophyte Ecology and Identification

    Peatland Bryophyte Ecology and Identification

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 9:00am–6:00pm Saturday, May 30, 8:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Dr. Keir Wefferling is Curator of the Fewless Herbarium at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity (CCB), UW Green Bay, and an Assistant Professor of Biology where he’s been …

  • Nature Journaling

    Nature Journaling

    UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United States

    Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00am–6:00pm Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Kathy DeVries Kathy is a Milwaukee artist, natural science illustrator and educator who combines her love of nature journaling and fiber arts. She is a Wisconsin …