Identifying Woody Plants in the Winter

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

Learn to recognize the characteristics of trees and shrubs necessary to identify them in the winter with naturalist Danielle Bell. Participants will spend time carefully observing the plants using hand lenses and learning to use identification keys for winter woody …

Free

Introduction to Bird Song Class

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

Bill Mueller will introduce students to bird song identification.  8 week class offered online over Zoom.  Details and registration here:  https://uwm.edu/field-station/introduction-to-bird-song/  Class is full.  To be added to the waitlist, send email to fieldstn@uwm.edu.  

$85.00

Winter Hike

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

Jim Reinartz (Field Station Director Emeritus) will lead the annual hike into the heart of the Bog. This is a 4-mile hike, and weather or snow and ice conditions can make this hike challenging.  In the past we have hiked …

Free

Winter Wildlife at the Bog

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

Join DNR Wildlife Educator, Liz Herzmann, as we explore the sights, sounds and signs of the Bog.  We’ll venture out searching for tracks, scat and other signs of the active winter animals in the Bog.  Bring along your binoculars as …

Free

Making Your Own Nature Film

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

Film maker Roger Kuhns will guide students to create their own Nature Film.  8 week class held online via Zoom.  Details and to register here: https://uwm.edu/field-station/making-your-nature-film/  

$110.00

Woodcocks and Frogs

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

The annual spring chorus of frogs and the sky dance of woodcocks are unforgettable experiences. Join Jim Reinartz for this first of the spring events for FOCB.  Bring a flashlight; boots not needed. Registration required. $5 donation appreciated. No pets …

Free

Frogs and Maybe Woodcocks

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

Most Woodcocks are settled on nests, but we’ll listen for the last of the sky-dancers and the late spring species of frogs. Jim Reinartz will give hikers a second opportunity to enjoy the spring sounds of the frogs and woodcocks. …

Free

Spring Wildflowers

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

Naturalist Danielle Bell will lead a hike on the trail to Watt's Lake at the north end of the Cedarburg Bog. See what spring ephemerals are blooming and identify other woodland plants along the way. Meet at the parking lot …

Free

Birding in the Bog

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

Spring migration of warblers and vireos should still be in progress, and nesting birds will be advertising territories. Join John O’Donnell as he searches for the regulars and for uncommon birds of the Bog. Bring your binoculars. Events sponsored by …

Free

Birding the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak

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

Mud Lake in the Cedarburg Bog is the largest and least visited lake in all of Ozaukee County. During this outing, we will explore Mud Lake and its surroundings in search of a true wilderness experience only 20 miles north …

$10