• NS Workshop: Spring! Frolic, Fetch & Sketch

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

    Do you really know what lives in the forest? In this workshop you will FROLIC through the enchanting Beech Maple Forest and the Cedarburg Bog Boardwalk, FETCH inspiration from your surroundings, and SKETCH what you see. You will learn methods …

  • FOCB Event: Turtles of Wisconsin

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

    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, …

  • NS Workshop: Field Herpetology – Amphibians and Reptiles of Wisconsin

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

    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 …

  • FOCB Event: Photography Workshop

    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 …

  • Saukville Field Station Annual Garlic Mustard hunt

    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 …

  • NS Workshop: Sedges – Identification and Ecology

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

    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 …

  • FOCB Event: Birding the Bog I

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

    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 …

  • NS Workshop: Experiences in Great Lakes Ethnobotany

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

    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 …

  • CANCELLED – FOCB Event: Guided Forest Bathing

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

    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 …

  • FOCB Event: Butterflies w/ Kate Redmond

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

    Join veteran Bug Lady Kate Redmond on the North End of the bog for a fascinating look into the lepidoptera of the Cedarburg Bog.