2026 Workshops
The Saukville Field Station will be holding 8 Natural Sciences Workshops in 2026. Information coming soon! Our 2026 NS Workshop is supported by a generous donation from the Friends of Cedarburg Bog.
- Understanding Bird Populations and How They Change, Thursday evenings, March 26, 2026 – April 23, 2026
- Peatland Bryophytes, May 29 & 30, 2026
- Nature Journaling, June 05 & 06, 2026
- Sedges of Wisconsin: Identification and Ecology, June 12 & 13, 2026
- Painting the Wild with Watercolor, August 07 & 08, 2026
- Survey of Wisconsin’s Algae, August 21 & 22, 2026
- Wetland Delineation, September 18 & 19. 2026
- Advanced Wetland Delineation, October 02 & 03, 2026
High Quality Instruction
Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore focused topics in natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. The workshops present college-level instruction and are designed to accommodate participants with a broad range of experience. The only prerequisite for any of the workshops is a keen interest in the topic. Enrollment varies by the topic, but is generally limited to 20, providing an informal atmosphere and individualized instruction.
College Credit
Our workshops are not being offered for college credit at this time. However, all of our classes can be taken for continuing education credits. Certificates will automictically be emailed to you upon completion of the course. There is no additional charge for continuing education credits.
Accommodations
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
In-person workshop schedule:
- Our 2-day workshops run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
- The schedule for multi-week workshops will vary, and are workshop specific. See course descriptions for exact dates and times.
Cancellation Policy:
- Up to 3 weeks before the class: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee.
- 3 weeks – 1 week before the class: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee if we are able to fill the spot, 50% of course fee if we don’t fill the spot.
- 1 week before the class: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee if we are able to fill the spot, no refund if we don’t fill the spot.