Winter Wildlife 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 of the Bog.  We’ll venture out searching for tracks, scat and other signs of the active winter animals in the Bog.  Bring along your binoculars as …

Free

Winter Hike

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

Jim Reinartz (Field Station Director Emeritus) will lead the annual hike into the heart of the Bog. This is a 4-mile hike, and weather or snow and ice conditions can make this hike challenging.  In the past we have hiked …

Free

Introduction to Bird Song Class

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

Bill Mueller will introduce students to bird song identification.  8 week class offered online over Zoom.  Details and registration here:  https://uwm.edu/field-station/introduction-to-bird-song/  Class is full.  To be added to the waitlist, send email to fieldstn@uwm.edu.  

$85.00

Identifying Woody Plants in the Winter

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

Learn to recognize the characteristics of trees and shrubs necessary to identify them in the winter with naturalist Danielle Bell. Participants will spend time carefully observing the plants using hand lenses and learning to use identification keys for winter woody …

Free

How Trees Grow

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

Enjoy the forest but want to learn more?  Jim Reinartz will explain the special ways trees grow. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  It is important to register so that you can be notified of any last minute changes.  …

Fall Owl Prowl

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

This event has reached capacity.  Please email the Field Station to be added to the waitlist. Join Mary Holleback and John O'Donnell as they search for resident and migratory owls. Bring binoculars and a small flashlight. Space is limited and …

A Walk in the Maple Beechwoods

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

The Cedarburg Beech Woods is a State Natural Area at the UWM Field Station.  Hikers will enjoy the fall colors as Jim Reinartz explores this mature forest. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  It is important to register so that …

Stargazing -Cancelled

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

Enjoy an evening of stargazing at the Field Station.

Plant-Insect Interactions

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

This workshop will be offered in a hybrid format this year.  Synchronous, online sessions will be held on Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, July 21 – Aug 4. There will be a one-day, in-person session at the Field Station, on …

$110

Fishes of Wisconsin

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

This workshop will be offered in a hybrid format this year. Lectures will be available online from June 30 - July 16.  There will be a one-day, in-person session at the Field Station, on July 16 OR July 17.  Learn …

$110