Winter Hike into the Cedarburg Bog

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

The annual Winter Hike into the Cedarburg Bog will take place Feb 5, 1:30-4:30.

FOCB Event: Primitive Tool Making

Bill Niehaus has studied the bows and arrows historically made and used by Native Americans. Bill will demonstrate the materials used, methods of construction, and the function and effectiveness of bows and arrows. Join Bill to learn about these well-made …

NEW DATE – FOCB Event “Intro to Lichens at the Bog”

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

Note: Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled to 02/17/2024. Join Mequon Nature Preserve’s Jamie Schiesel for an introductory lesson on the fascinating world of lichens! From the various forms they take to the substrates they choose.  Learn how …

FOCB Event – Winter Walk 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 at the Bog.  We’ll venture out searching for tracks, scat and other signs of the active winter animals at the Bog.  Bring along your binoculars as …

FOCB Event – Identifying Woody Plants

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

Learn to recognize the characteristics of our native tree and shrub species necessary to identify them in the winter with naturalist Danielle Bell. Invasive woody species will also be discussed to help identify them during winter when it is best …

FOCB Event – “Mammals of the Cedarburg Bog and Ozaukee County”

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

Join Julia Robson on this indoor/outdoor exploration of anything you ever wanted to know about the fascinating and mysterious mammals which inhabit our area. The second half of the program entails looking for mammal scat and winter tracks in the …

NEW DATE: FOCB Event – “How Trees Grow”

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

Rescheduled for 1/14/2024. Enjoy the forest but want to learn more?  Jim Reinartz will explain the special ways trees grow. Registration is required.  

FOCB Event “Photography Workshop – PART 1”

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

Join Andy Holman for a 2 part photography event. Part 1 is instructional with guided field work. There is a $35 Fee due at time of registration to reserve your spot. You must have your own camera or cell phone …

$35