Cofrin Center for Biodiversity

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Every year in mid April the sturgeon return to streams to spawn. The Wolf River is a popular viewing area. Check the phenology pages to find out the day that sturgeon are first seen.Visit the WIDNR for viewing locations.

What's New?

	The Earth Partnership for Schools-Northeastern Wisconsin Partnership is currently seeking K-12 school teams to apply for the 2009 graduate-level habitat restoration institute to take place July 27-- 31, 2009. Students and teachers learn about the rich and diverse natural history of our region as they plan a native-plant restoration program for their school grounds. Click here for more information and to apply.
	The Cofrin Student Symposiumwas a great success. If you would like to apply for a Cofrin or Land Trust grant for this year please review the application guidelines. Deadline 31 March 2009.
	The heirloom plant sale will be May 16th at 9 am. This year we have peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, flowers, herbs, and cucumbers. Varieties are now listed and descriptions are coming soon.
	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 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.