Chapters in Wisconsin

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Feb-April zoom classes to get certified as a POLLINATOR STEWARD:

Make a positive difference for pollinators, people, and the planet. 

 Topics include an introduction to the world of pollinators, how they live and thrive, threats to pollinators, and how we all can help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators in many landscapes including home gardens, parks, rights-of-way, and agricultural landscapes. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to share your knowledge through community outreach will be provided. 

 This course is ideal for home gardeners, land managers (large and small), farmers, organizations, government departments, and anyone who wants to do more to support pollinators. Join the growing community of Certified Pollinator Stewards!

By Brad Herrick, Ecologist UW Arboretum

Explore pristine land in the New London area. Bloodroot, trillium, and hepatica may be some of the species we encounter as we ramble through 164 acres of tamarack forest and wetlands. Photo buffs, bring your cameras to capture the ephemeral flowers in bloom. Boots, long pants, and insect repellent are recommended. Location will be emailed to registrants. Online registration due April 11.

https://www.villaterrace.org/exhibitions_events/upcoming_events/?eid=742

Luke Zoet, Associate Professor, UW Madison Department of Geoscience,  recipient of UW Madison’s 2025 Distinguished Teachers Award

The Great Lakes are not static landscapes; they are powerful, dynamic systems capable of rapidly reshaping their shores. Along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan coastline, this force is on full display. Much of our local coastal landscape is comprised of tall bluffs made of soft sediments. When water levels are high, wave action can erode the base of the bluffs which drives bluff retreat. In this talk we will examine the causes, processes, and implications of coastal erosion in Wisconsin along the Lake Michigan shore.

Professor Zoet studies glacial processes, using tools of geophysics and geology, rock mechanics and geotechnical analysis. He combines field study with computational lab testing to test and develop theoretical treatments that can be applied in the field. Professor Zoet also works on coastal erosion processes in the Great Lakes.  

Overview

The City Nature Challenge is a global event that encourages communities to explore nature right where they live and contribute to science.

2026 Bioblitz at the WILD Center!

Join us for this family fun event - all ages welcome - free event!

After an introduction to the bioblitz activities. We will work in small groups and teach you how to find and identify bird, insect, plants and other species!

This is a global event that encourages communities to explore nature right where they live and contribute to the planet by documenting urban biodiversity. Participants record observations of plants, insects, birds, and other animals. Findings will be uploaded to iNaturalist for science. We are participating in collaboration with the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust.

We’ll have some tools available, including nets and magnifiers, but participants are encouraged to bring their own mud boots, nets, and binoculars.

Contact Kathleen Hallett: [email protected] for more information.