June 28 & 29 (Friday & Saturday)
Instructors:
M. Lee Olsen. Mr. Olsen has taught Great Lakes Indians Ethnobotany (EB) at UW-Milwaukee for 27 years. He has since been compiling a complete EB of all Native Americans of our area, including medicine, food, technology, and the plant language of the ten tribes from three language families. Mr. Olsen has an M.S. degree in Anthropology from UWM, specializing in paleoethnobotany of the Oneota Complex. Lee also collects and shows native ash & birch baskets, and demonstrates with fibers, weaving, dyes, etc.
The Course:
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 basic traditional skills. Several teas will be sampled from the different habitats we visit. You will also be able to review ethnobotanical literature for your future research.
Class Schedule:
Friday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 8 am – 3 pm. Discussion, individual study in the lab, or social activities are available Friday evening.
Useful materials to bring:
Field clothing, including sturdy hiking boots, rain gear, tick and insect repellent. Boots for wet and muddy areas are strongly suggested. A small knife and trowel would also be helpful. Your favorite Wisconsin flower identification book is also needed. Plant-specific reading material will be provided.
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent 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 $18 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. The 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.
Workshop fee: $90. Not offered for college credit, 1.4 CEU
Registration: To register using a credit card, click here. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.