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SUMMARY:Sedges: Identification and Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nFriday\, June 12\, 9:00am–6:00pm\nSaturday\, June 13\, 8:00am–3:00pm \nInstructor:\nDr. Anton Reznicek\, Curator Emeritus of Vascular Plants\, University of Michigan Herbarium\, has studied Cyperaceae\, especially Carex throughout North America and in the tropics\, and has a special interest in the Great Lakes region. \nThe Course:\nIdentification 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 and gain an appreciation of the dynamics of some of the communities and the role of sedges in these dynamics. \nClass Schedule:\nDiscussion\, individual study in the lab\, or social activities are available Friday evening. \nFriday\n\n9:00AM: Introduction to sedge evolution and diversity; Introduction to the Cedarburg Bog. Trip to the end of the bog boardwalk to look at wetland Sedges in the field.\n1:00PM Lunch at the Field Station.\n1:30-6:00PM: Study/identification of sedges in the lab\, both plants you have brought and ones I have brought as examples of structural diversity. Practice with keys using your own preferred books.\n\nSaturday\n\n8:00AM: Introduction to Sedge ecology. Trip to the Riveredge Nature Center (https://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/) to look at woodland Sedges in the field.\n1:00PM Lunch at the Field Station.\n1:30-3:00PM: Study/identification of sedges in the lab\, both your own plants and ones I have brought as examples of structural diversity. Practice with keys using your own preferred books.\n\nUseful materials to bring:\n\nhand lens\nmm scale\nrain gear\nfoot wear suitable for wetlands and hiking\nfield press or some other way to carry specimens\nPlease be prepared to take notes in the field\, even if it is raining.\n\nA recommended key to the sedges is: Michigan Flora\, Part I\, Gymnosperms and Monocots. E. G. Voss.  1972.  Available for $19.00 plus shipping from the University of Michigan Herbarium\, 3600 Varsity Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48108\, 734-615-6200. \nAn alternative and complementary guide to the sedges is the new Field Manual of Michigan Flora\, A. A. Reznicek and E. G. Voss\, 2012.  This new field manual is an update to the three volume Michigan Flora\, but does not include illustrations. Available at amazon.com or bookstores. \nFor Carex only\, there is a great Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges \, Andrew L. Hipp. 2008. University of Wisconsin Press. You are welcome to bring sedges collected from your local area to the workshop to identify. \nLodging Accommodations & Food:\nThe workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However\, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively\, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information. \nWorkshop fee: \n$175. Not offered for college credit\, 1.4 CEU \nRegistration:\nRegistration for this workshop is now CLOSED for 2026.  Please contact fieldstn@uwm.edu to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/sedges-identification-and-ecology/
LOCATION:UWM Saukville Field Station\, 3095 Blue Goose Rd.\, Saukville\, WI\, 53080\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOCB Butterflies in the Bog w/ Kate Redmond!
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search for the butterflies (and wildflowers and birds\, and more) of early summer along the trail from the parking lot on Hwy 33 to the pier at Watts Lake. Boots are not needed\, but bring binoculars if you have them\, drinking water if it’s hot\, and bug spray. There are no bathrooms.
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/focb-butterflies-in-the-bog-w-kate-redmond/
LOCATION:UWM Saukville Field Station\, 3095 Blue Goose Rd.\, Saukville\, WI\, 53080\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOCB Dragons of the Bog
DESCRIPTION: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 about the anatomy and life cycle of these ancient insects and have the opportunity to see them up close in the field. The Bog is home to many families of odonates\, each with unique colors\, size\, and lifestyle to discover! Jamie works at the Mequon Nature Preserve as the Ecological Education Manager and is a board member of the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society. Bug nets will be provided during this exciting adventure and although kids are welcome\, this program will focus on adult education and comprehension in identification of many species of odonates.
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/focb-dragons-of-the-bog/
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SUMMARY:Painting the Wild with Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 9:00am–6:00pm\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 8:00am–3:00pm \nInstructor:\nSarah Kelly Hansen\nSarah is a Milwaukee based artist and an avid wanderer of Wisconsin’s woodlands. Hansen holds a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD)\, where she also teaches as an Adjunct Instructor. She has continued her artistic development through the Milan Mastery Program. Working in oil and mixed media\, Hansen creates paintings inspired by botanical forms and sunlit environments. Her work sits between representation and abstraction\, where recognizable blooms soften into expressive shapes and color. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)\, in galleries across the United States and Canada\, and are held in private collections around the world. \nThe Course:\nStep into the meadows and forests of the field station for a hands-on watercolor experience. In this workshop\, you’ll explore the colors\, textures\, and light of the natural world\, translating what you see and feel onto paper. Guided techniques and imaginative prompts will help you capture the essence of things like wildflowers\, leaves\, and sunlight. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills\, you’ll take home not just your own watercolor creations\, but also a deeper connection to the patterns\, energy\, and beauty of the wild spaces around you. \nUseful materials to bring:\n\nfield clothing\nsturdy hiking boots (Boots for wet and muddy areas are strongly suggested.)\nrain gear\nwater bottle\ninsect and tick repellent could be helpful\, especially a head net\n\nLodging Accommodations & Food:\nThe workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However\, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively\, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information. \nWorkshop fee:\n$135. Available for 1.4 CEU. Not offered for college credit.\nCourse fee includes sketch book\, graphite pencil and travel set of basic watercolors and brush. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/painting-the-wild-with-watercolor/
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SUMMARY:Survey of Wisconsin’s Algae
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026\, 9:00am–6:00pm\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\, 8:00am–3:00pm \nInstructor:\nDr Robert Pillsbury\, Emeritus professor of Biology at UW-Oshkosh. Dr. Pillsbury has taught Biology for 23 years\, with a focus on aquatic biology\, primarily Freshwater Phycology (the study of algae)\, Limnology\, Rivers Lakes and Wetlands\, and Biostatistics. He holds a PhD from Bowling Green State University\, where he focused on factors influencing the structure of benthic algal communities in acid lakes. \nThe Course:\nAre you interested in aquatic biology? Get to know a whole new world!! This field class will teach participants to: 1) sample algae by taking field trips to some interesting aquatic habitats\, 2) identify algae (useful skill for many aquatic positions)\, 3) learn the characteristics of ecology of major algal groups\, 4) learn how to use algae to assess environmental problems\, and 5) learn how to make permanent slides for your collection. \nThis course will look at the taxonomy and ecology of Mid-west algae with an emphasis on some important nuisance taxa. The lecture component of the class will cover the distinctions of the major algal groups and their role in the ecosystems. In the field component of the class\, we will visit a variety of local aquatic habitats to learn collections techniques. And back in the lab we will examine our sample using proper microscope techniques and identify our collected specimens with the use of taxonomic keys. Microscopes\, collecting equipment\, reference books and taxonomic keys will be provided to the students. \nClass Schedule:\nFriday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 8 am – 3 pm. Discussion\, individual study in the lab\, or social activities are available Friday evening. \nUseful materials to bring:\n\nfield clothing\, including sturdy hiking boots\nrain gear\ntick and insect repellent\nold shoes\, rubber boots\, waders\, etc. We will be spending about half our time outside collecting algae so be prepared to have footwear that will allow you to wade up to your shins.\nReference guides will be provided for your use\, but if you already have some algae identification guides and want to learn specifically how to use them more efficiently\, please consider bringing them. If you are looking for a good\, general\, easy to use book for learning the algae\, consider getting “How to Know the Freshwater Algae” by G.W. Prescott.\n\nLodging Accommodations & Food:\nThe workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However\, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively\, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information \nWorkshop fee: \n$140. Not offered for college credit\, 1.4 CEU \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/survey-of-wisconsins-algae/
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SUMMARY:Wetland Delineation
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026\, 9:00am–6:00pm\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\, 9:00am–4:00pm \nInstructors:\nAlice L. Thompson is a wetland ecologist and an independent wetland consultant since 1989. She is certified by the Society of Wetland Scientists as a Senior Professional Wetland Scientist (SPWS)\, and by the WDNR as an “assured” wetland delineator since 2006. She obtained a Master’s degree in biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1995.  Her professional interests include wetland delineation\, restoration\, mitigation\, and the control of invasive plant species. She enjoys sharing wetland delineation knowledge in a field course format. \nThe Course:\nThis 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 and federal law\, and what is upland. We will discuss what determines a wetland and how to identify and document wetland vegetation\, soils and hydrology during a delineation. We will dig soil pits\, identify vegetation\, look for signs of hydrology\, and physically stake the wetland boundary in the field. In the lab we will discuss the basics of completed data sheets and accurate reporting as well as regulatory oversight. This course is intended for beginners and will focus on relatively undisturbed wetlands present on the UWM Field Station. You can get your feet wet and decide if you want to learn more and make a career of wetland delineation or understand wetland identification for other purposes. Wetland delineation is an important tool for the protection of wetlands\, and is very challenging but rewarding work. \nClass Schedule:\nFriday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 9 am – 4 pm.\nDiscussion\, individual study in the lab\, or social activities are available Friday evening. \nUseful materials to bring:\nStudents should come prepared to get wet and/or muddy for the field component\, and dress appropriately for outdoors. Wading will not be required\, but rubber boots may be useful for soggy wet ground. \n\nlong sleeves\nlong pants\na hat for sun\,\na water bottle\na field notebook\nany plant identification guides that you have\n\nThe following items will be useful\, so bring them along if you have them: \n\nsharpshooter shovel (long\, narrow bladed shovel)\nsoil corer\nMunsell soil color book\nfolding ruler\nclipboard\ncamera\n\nLodging Accommodations & Food:\nThe workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However\, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively\, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information. \nWorkshop fee: \n$180. Not offered for college credit\, 1.4 CEU \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/wetland-delineation-2/
LOCATION:UWM Saukville Field Station\, 3095 Blue Goose Rd.\, Saukville\, WI\, 53080\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advanced Wetland Delineation
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026\, 9:00am–6:00pm\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\, 9:00am–4:00pm \nInstructors:\nAlice L. Thompson is a wetland ecologist and an independent wetland consultant since 1989. She is certified by the Society of Wetland Scientists as a Senior Professional Wetland Scientist (SPWS)\, and by the WDNR as an “assured” wetland delineator since 2006. She obtained a Master’s degree in biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1995.  Her professional interests include wetland delineation\, restoration\, mitigation\, and the control of invasive plant species. She enjoys sharing wetland delineation knowledge in a field course format. \nThe Course:\nThis course is intended to amplify your knowledge of wetland delineation\, particularly in problem areas such as agricultural fields and other human disturbances. We will also discuss problem soils found in the region. This field class is intended for persons who have taken a beginner’s class in wetland delineation. After a brief catch up on your knowledge of basic principles of delineation we will focus on “Chapter 5- Difficult Wetland Situations in the Northcentral and Northeast Region”( Regional Supplement -USACE\, 2012). We will learn from real-world situations how to approach a difficult delineation. The Off-Site Map Review will be taught and practiced to determine hydrologic indicators in agricultural fields. We will look at disturbed soils and how to evaluate them. \nClass Schedule:\nFriday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 9 am – 4 pm.\nDiscussion\, individual study in the lab\, or social activities are available Friday evening. \nUseful materials to bring:\nStudents should come prepared to get wet and/or muddy for the field component\, and dress appropriately for outdoors. Wading will not be required\, but rubber boots may be useful for soggy wet ground. Please bring: \n\nlong sleeves\nlong pants\na hat for sun\na water bottle.\na laptop computer if possible to assist in learning and practicing an off -site map review\na field notebook\nany plant identification guides that you have\n\nThe following items will be useful\, so bring them along if you have them: \n\nsharpshooter shovel (long\, narrow bladed shovel)\nsoil corer\nMunsell soil color book\nfolding ruler\nclipboard\ncamera\n\nLodging Accommodations & Food:\nThe workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However\, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively\, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information. \nWorkshop fee: \n$200. Not offered for college credit\, 1.4 CEU \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu. \n\n\n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/field-station/event/advanced-wetland-delineation/
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