FOCB Volunteer Work Day
UWM Saukville Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI, United StatesWork will depend upon weather.
Work will depend upon weather.
How do branches grow in length and girth? How is wood made? How is the plumbing system of trees formed and connected? Can trees fix leaks in their plumbing? How do trees move sugars made in the leaves to other …
Date & Time: In person, Thursday evenings, March 26, 2026 – April 23, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Instructor: William Mueller is the Director Emeritus of the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory. He most recently served on the Wisconsin Bird Conservation …
Join naturalist, Danielle Bell, for a sunset hike to observe the sounds of spring. We will watch for the unique mating flight of the Woodcocks aka Timberdoodles in the evening sky. As the sunlight fades the chorus of frogs will …
Join Scott Nehring for a journey through our model solar system as we learn about the planet’s orbital periods and the distances between them. We will also be setting up telescopes to travel to a variety of nebulas, star clusters, …
Enjoy a walk through the Cedarburg Bog with Alex Mann and search for the signs of spring and spring migrants. Please bring binoculars and sturdy shoes for walking.
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, …
Enjoy a walk through the Cedarburg Bog with Alex Mann and search for the signs of spring and spring migrants. Please bring binoculars and sturdy shoes for walking.
Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 9:00am–6:00pm Saturday, May 30, 8:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Dr. Keir Wefferling is Curator of the Fewless Herbarium at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity (CCB), UW Green Bay, and an Assistant Professor of Biology where he’s been …
Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00am–6:00pm Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Kathy DeVries Kathy is a Milwaukee artist, natural science illustrator and educator who combines her love of nature journaling and fiber arts. She is a Wisconsin …