Cofrin Center for Biodiversity

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What's New?

	It is time to to apply for the 2010 Panama Travel course. This year we will be visiting 3 locations in Panama and conducting research on benthic invertebrates, Bats, wooly possums, arachnids, and fish. Visit our website for more information about the course and how to apply. I will be updating our blog weekly with more information about the course and projects. Deadline to apply is October 1.
	We will be starting an Arboretum Watch program to help to eliminate the needless vandalism that has been occurring.We are looking for people interested in walking the trails to provide a presence in problem areas. For information about training and responsibilities please call Kim McKeefry at 465-5032
	Research and travel grants are available from the Heirloom Plant Fund to undergraduate and graduate students interested in conducting an independent research projects with NAS faculty. Travel grants are available to students presenting at scientific meetings.More info is available here.

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.
	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.
	full time jobs Internships and Summer Jobs scholarships REU programs

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 200 common and important vascular wetland plants in Wisconsin. A general reference and source learn the botanical terms necessary for plant identification.

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