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- Workshops
- Field Classes at UWGB
Workshops
The Cofrin Center for Biodiversity at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announces the first of an ongoing series of workshops as part of our mission to promote biodiversity protection through education and scientific research. Biodiversity staff and UW-Green Bay faculty will present the Saturday morning workshops free of charge for anyone interested in learning more about our environment. Each workshop is limited to 15 participants in order to provide a quality experience for those attending.
Participants of all ages are welcome, but be aware that these workshops will go beyond an elementary introduction. Educators, students, and others with a keen interest in nature will find these workshops most rewarding.
All workshops will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Center for Biodiversity headquarters in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, Suite 212. Details about each session are given below.
To register or for more information contact Amy Wolf via email at wolfa@uwgb.edu or call the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity office at (920) 465-5032 between 9:00-4:00 M-F.
2003-2004 Workshops
Sept 13, 2003: Fall Wildflowers presented by Gary Fewless
UW-Green
Bay Herbarium Curator Gary Fewless, one of the state’s most knowledgeable
field botanists, will lead a walk through the Cofrin Arboretum, where
he will help participants identify the challenging fall wildflowers.
November 22, 2003: Marvelous Mushrooms by Charlotte Lukes
Charlotte
Lukes will introduce you to some of the 500 species of fungifound in northeastern
Wisconsin. You will see how they grow and affect the natural world around
us. The more common edible and poisonous species will be featured
January 17, 2004: Wisconsin Hawks presented by Tom Erdman
Richter
Museum Curator Tom Erdman offers a survey of Wisconsin’s hawks,
falcons and eagles. Tom will provide information about natural history,
behavior and status in Wisconsin. Specimens will be available to illustrate
plumages, dimorphism and adaptations of these fascinating birds.
March 20, 2004: Veterinary Care of Wild and Unusual Pets by Dr. Chris Katz
Dr.
Katz has been a wildlife veterinarian for 20 years. He has recently become
involved in the UW-Green Bay Black bear research project. This slide presentation
will show examples a variety of conditions and treatments for wildlife,
zoo animals and unusual household pets including mammals, reptiles and
birds.
May 15, 2004: Identifying Pond Organisms presented by Vicki Medland & Bob Howe
Under
a microscope, the “muck” from ordinary ponds comes alive with
a bewildering diversity of animals and plants, including rotifers, ciliates,
nematodes, and other fascinating beasts. This workshop will explore some
of the microscopic (and larger) organisms found in water bodies of northeastern
Wisconsin. Biologists Bob Howe and Vicki Medland also will provide identification
resources for use in classrooms and at home.
July 24, 2004: Wisconsin Dragonflies presented by Amy Wolf, Joan Berkopec, and Ron Eichhorn
Dragonfly
enthusiasts Joan Berkopec and Ron Eichhorn, will assist Amy Wolf in an
introduction to Wisconsin’s dragonflies. The first part of the program
will provide information about the biology, ecology, and identification
of dragonflies. The second part will involve field identification of dragonflies
in the Cofrin Arboretum.
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
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for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
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January 12, 2006