Farmhouse & Tenting Rules

User Responsibilities for staying in the Farmhouse or pitching a tent at the UWM Saukville Field Station (SFS)

Shared housing at SFS is provided for the convenience of individuals participating in a UWM program, workshop or conduction research. There is no housekeeping staff nor anyone available to take care of your day-to-day needs. Minimal custodial services are provided by the same individual who is responsible for maintaining the entire SFS building and grounds. Please keep this in mind and help pitch in.

Upon check out, there is a User Form in the kitchen that must be completed for proper invoicing. Farmhouse fees can be found here.

  • SFS provides a pillow, blanket, and sheet set for each bed in the Farmhouse. If you choose to pitch a tent, please bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and bedding.
  • Please bring your own towel and toiletries.
  • The kitchen is equipped with standard appliances, cookware, dishes, silverware, cleaning supplies, etc.
  • Cleaning supplies are provided by SFS. Please let us know if the supplies are running low.
  • Damaged or broken items should be reported immediately for the safety of everyone.
  • Quiet hours are 10pm-6am.
  • When you leave, try to leave everything just a bit cleaner than you found it.

If you have questions or concerns relating to the property or these rules, please contact either:

Paul Engevold, Interim Director, at 414-659-4179, available 24 hours

Ron Tagye, SFS Superintendent, at 262-623-8893, available 8:00am-4:30pm

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Farmhouse Rules

The following rules must be followed (associated regulatory and/or policy citations in parentheses):

  • With prior approval of the chancellor, tents may be allowed, but tents may only be placed in the designated tent area, located on the grassy area directly west of the Visitor Parking Area. (UWS 18.07(4))
  • With the prior approval from the SFS Director, fires may be allowed, but only at the designed firepit, located in the center of the circle drive by the Office, or in the charcoal grill, located by the Farmhouse. SFS does not provide charcoal. Fire suppression supplies are located next to the Office door. (UWS 18.10(4))
  • Guests who are tenting may use the shared kitchen in the Farmhouse for cooking and utilize the Farmhouse restrooms.
  • Firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on SFS property. (UWS 18.10(3)) 
  • No pets are allowed on SFS property. (UWS 18.08(1))
  • No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed on SFS property. (UWS 18.09)
  • The Field Station is a smoke-free property. Use of tobacco, smoking, and vaping (e-cigarettes) is prohibited on SFS property, which includes all indoor and outdoor spaces and in University owned vehicles. (UWM Administrative Policy 10-8)
  • Speed limits are 10 miles per hour or slower, on all SFS roads, and 25mph on Blue Goose Rd. SFS is utilized by researchers and students, and home to an abundant variety of wildlife, including many deer, making speed hazardous. Please SLOW down and enjoy the scenery. Park vehicles only in designated parking areas.
  • If a program participant wishes to have a guest visit them on SFS property, they must obtain prior written approval from the SFS Director or Superintendent.
  • No minors are allowed to stay overnight or be on SFS property between 10pm and 6am, unless the minor is enrolled and participating in a for-credit UWM course at the SFS.
  • SFS staff will not enter your room without your permission except when:
    • responding to what they consider an emergency
    • accompanied by police officers under their authority and responsibility for the purpose of investigation
    • performing requested, preventative, prescheduled and/or emergency maintenance
  • After your stay:
    • Please take all your leftover food with you or throw it away. Do not assume that others want your leftovers.
    • Place your trash in the dumpster in the parking area near the main entrance to the SFS.
    • Place your clean recyclables in the dumpster marked for recycling in the parking area, next to the dumpster marked for trash. Please do not bag your recyclables – just empty them into the dumpster. SFS is fined if plastic bags are found in with recyclables.
    • Please be respectful of others and “leave no trace.”

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