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, …
This course will give students a sound background in identifying Wisconsin’s amphibians and reptiles in both field and laboratory settings. Students will also receive information on the habitat, ecology, conservation, and status of these species within the state. Common techniques …
Join board member and photographer Andy Holman for a morning photographing the Cedarburg Bog as it bursts into flower in spring. The workshop will start with a short lecture on photo techniques that can be used in the bog followed …
We need volunteers to help search for garlic mustard in the Saukville Field Station’s Beech-Maple woods and surrounding property borders. We could really use your help! This project is primarily just a nice walk through the woods and fields. The …
Identification of sedges, especially Carex, will stress not only keying skills, but using ecological and vegetative characters to identify species and species groups. In addition to identification, we will explore the importance of sedges in a variety of different communities …
Based on the uniqueness and diversity of habitats, the Cedarburg Bog is home to a number of “specialty” bird species uncommon to rare in Southeast Wisconsin. For these reasons, the Bog was designated as an Important Bird Area by the …
This introduction to Ethnobotany will help you identify the native plants in our area and relate native uses, virtues, and names. In addition to several walks and demonstrations, you will have short labs with barks, seeds, and roots to appreciate …
Unplug, slow down, and de-stress from your daily routine. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this session, led by certified forest-bathing guide Brooke Gilley, will take you through sensory-based explorations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with …
Wisconsin is home to 147 native species of fishes, ranging from parasitic lampreys to colorful darters to majestic pikes and prehistoric sturgeons. This workshop will present the breadth of fish diversity in southeast Wisconsin, with an emphasis on the taxonomy and …
Based on the uniqueness and diversity of habitats, the Cedarburg Bog is home to a number of “specialty” bird species uncommon to rare in Southeast Wisconsin. For these reasons, the Bog was designated as an Important Bird Area by the …