Tag: forest and wildlife ecology
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Posted on November 13, 2015
2015 forestry club tree sale set for Dec. 4-6
The UW Forestry Club will be holding their 42nd annual Christmas Tree Sale December 4-6 in the UW Stock Pavilion. Tree species include Fraser fir, […]
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Posted on October 29, 2015
David Mladenoff: Is it too late for biofuel crops in Wisconsin?
If Wisconsin wants to be a leader in biomass production for biofuels, things need to change—and soon. A study led by David Mladenoff, professor of […]
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Posted on September 3, 2015
The Fox, the Coyote—and We Badgers
Once upon a time during the last few years, a red-haired girl new to the University of Wisconsin–Madison crested Bascom Hill and cast her eyes […]
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Posted on August 27, 2015
Wisconsin Academy talk by David Mladenoff: The State of Wisconsin’s Forests – Oct. 8
From our pines and sugar maples in the north to our oaks in the south, we have more forest in Wisconsin today than at any […]
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Posted on August 12, 2015
UW-Madison ranks #5 for bachelor’s programs in natural resources and conservation
UW-Madison ranks fifth among higher education bachelor’s degree programs in conservation and natural resources, according to College Factual, an organization that uses outcomes-based data to help […]
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Posted on August 10, 2015
Batty about bats: Kemp hosts workshops for wildlife enthusiasts
This past weekend, Kemp Natural Resources Station hosted two interactive outreach events focused on bats. Around 43 people showed up for a Friday evening presentation led by […]
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Posted on July 16, 2015
Squirrel Day at UW Arboretum – July 26
On Sunday, July 26, visitors to the UW Arboretum will have the opportunity to learn about the lives of squirrels and how to participate in the […]
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Posted on June 21, 2015
Maps for all: Making Wisconsin’s historic landscape information more accessible
Scientists are in possession of treasure trove of information about Wisconsin’s historic landscape. This rich data set, which gives a broad snapshot of the state’s terrain […]
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Posted on May 26, 2015
Wildlife ecology student basks in nature observation assignment
This University Communications-produced video highlights how Hannah DePorter, a sophomore studying wildlife ecology, went above and beyond expectations in Environmental Studies 400, a new Nelson […]
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Posted on April 20, 2015
Citizen scientists wanted: SquirrelMapper project seeks Wisconsin contributors
SquirrelMapper, a citizen science project to gather information about the distribution of black vs. grey squirrels that originated in New York, is now active in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin portion of […]