Cofrin Center for Biodiversity

If you take a walk in the Kieth White Prairie you might notice that some patches are greener than others. This is because nutrients released during a recent controlled burn have created a more fertile soil for the plants. The burns also help to eliminateearly growing invasive plant species. A student will be investigating the effects of prairie burns on earthworm populations in the prairie as part of the Cofrin Grants program.

What's New?

	What tree is this? Some trees have different shaped leaves on the same branch like this white mulberry. Use our Keys to the trees and shrubs of Wisconsin to identify the trees in your yard and learn more about biodiversity.
	June is Invasives Species Month! Thanks to the many volunteers who came and helped to remove honeysuckle at Point Creek Natural Area. !Learn more about invasives on our Invasive Species of Wisconsin web pages.
	The 2008 NAS Plant Sale was a great success, raising over $5000 for student research and travel. You can still view the plant descriptions: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, tomatillos, basil, and amaranthus. Print the 2008 newsletter and checklist
	Cofrin grant recipients recently presented their results at a symposium. Our current econote features the project of UWGB undergraduate Megan Harvey. Her project examined flower herbivory (florivory) in Gentianopsis procera, a WI species of special concern.

On-Line Features

	Phenology is the study of the timing of natural history events such as the date that migrating birds return or flowers first open. View our records for this or past years, or add your own observations using our online form.
	Looking for Something to do? Check out the calendar for upcoming biodiversity related events happening on and off campus.
	Biodiversity Classroom The Biodiversity Center sponsors a variety of activities including speakers, student field trips, workshops, hikes and special events for students and the general public.
	fulltime jobs Internships and Summer Jobs scholarships REU programs
	Check out the UWGB Phoenix E-Cards featuring 18 images of the Cofrin Arboretum with photography by Gary Fewless, Gerry Dell, and Steve Price. Send a postcard of the Arboretum to your friends!

Biological Collections

	Richter Museum of Natural History contains one of Wisconsin's most significant collections of animal specimens for scientific research and education.
	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Herbarium houses a collection of approximately 25,000 dried vascular plant vouchers, of which over 90% are from Wisconsin.

Arboretum & Natural Areas

	The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum forms a natural 270 acre boundary encircling the campus. Trails provide opportunities for students and the public to enjoy the Arboretum's esthetic and ecological features.
	Natural Areas Five unique properties in NE WI are owned by UWGB. Access by the public is limited in these conservation areas in order to prevent habitat damage. Also, visit the many natural areas and parks in the Green Bay area.

Online Taxonomic Keys, Lists, and Archives

	Wild rice was historically widespread throughout much of Wisconsin. UWGB graduate student Juniper Sundance has created a web site about wild rice and has made available GIS layers that show historic and extant distributions of wild rice in Wisconsin.
	The Spider Species of the Great Lakes States This centralized database of will be searchable by taxon, source of record or geographic area, and will return currently valid names.
	Ferns and Fern Allies of Wisconsin For those interested in the ferns and fern allies or "pteridophytes" of Wisconsin. Includes an introduction for beginners, as well as a key, list, and glossary.
	Invasive Plants of Northeastern Wisconsin This site is designed to provide images and information to help in identifying the most serious invasive plants in NE WI.
	Wetland Plants of Wisconsin Images and descriptions for 40 common and important vascular wetland plants in Wisconsin. A general reference and source learn the botanical terms necessary for plant identification.

Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects

Photo Credits: Gary Fewless, Bob Howe, Matt Welter. Artwork and web design by Vicki Medland.