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student banding tree.Apply for a Cofrin Grant!

Any UWGB undergraduate can apply to do research or other projects on any of the five Cofrin Natural Areas. Grants pay for equipment, supplies, or travel costs. Deadline to apply is May 18th, 2020.

Mimi in nestboxMimi and Rupert have their own youtube channel!

You can watch the Cofrin Library Peregrines live as they hatch and raise their chicks on the Peregrine Live Cam installed by the UWGB Student Audubon Chapter.

arboretum leavesIts Our 20th Anniversary!

Conservation efforts began soon after UW--Green Bay was dedicated, but in 1999 several different projects and services were brought together in the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of biodiversity with activities and events this academic year. See our anniversary page for a growing list of events.

give big green bay logo.Thank you to everyone who donated or sponsored the Cofrin Arboretum during the Give Big Green Bay campaign. 118 donors raised more than $26,000 that will be used to repair bridges, trails, and fund restoration of this important urban natural area.
Path in Cofrin Arboretum

We are one of the 50 Most Amazing University Arboretums!

The list developed by "The Best Colleges" website is dedicated to gardens and arboretums that beautify their campuses, and serve as conservation areas for plants and animals, outdoor classrooms, and living laboratories. We are proud to be recognized for our dedication to hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities that students won’t find anywhere else.