FOCB President Jim Reinartz will lead you into the heart of the Cedarburg Bog on this informative adventure. You'll learn a lot, hear some fascinating stories, and take in the beauty of his amazing wetland gem. Registration is required.
Join Jamie Schiesel for a short indoor program followed by a field trip through the Cedarburg Bog looking for odonates (dragonflies and damselflies). Wisconsin has 160+ species of odonates to see from April all the way to early November. Learn …
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 …
This course will focus on a survey of basic information of the major groups of microscopic algae (plant ancestors) mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants with a focus on morphology, reproduction and dispersal, and evolutionary relationships. How are their “bodies” …
Come explore the hidden beauty of freshwater algae in the Bog and learn identifying characteristics of the major groups of algae. This workshop will consist of an introductory lecture, followed by getting wet and muddy in the field, and ending …
Plant communities are always in a state of transformation. They can be either moving toward the next phase of succession or regressing due to disturbance. Due to fragmentation and invasion of exotic species, our woodlands and prairies are being threatened. …
Lee Olsen has been teaching Ethnobotany of the Western Great Lakes for over 30 years and is famous for his work and knowledge in that area. On a walk in the Cedarburg Bog and its wooded islands, Lee will show a wide variety …
Join UWM Emeritus Professor Bill Kean for a fascinating discussion of the local glacial geology and explore the reasons for the Bog’s unique formations and landscape. A walk through the upland woods to follow.
Wetland Delineation has been rescheduled to October 03 & 04, 2025. This course is a practical field-oriented guide to wetland delineation. Wetland delineation is the practice of locating the boundary between what is a wetland, and thus regulated by state …