• Fall Owl Prowl

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

    This event has reached capacity.  Please email the Field Station to be added to the waitlist. Join Mary Holleback and John O'Donnell as they search for resident and migratory owls. Bring binoculars and a small flashlight. Space is limited and …

  • How Trees Grow

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

    Enjoy the forest but want to learn more?  Jim Reinartz will explain the special ways trees grow. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  It is important to register so that you can be notified of any last minute changes.  …

  • 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