Field Station Natural History Workshops
Summer 2013
Registration now open!
Visit the Summer Workshop page for course titles, dates, and descriptions.
Click here for course fees and for non-credit registration, click here.
If you are interested in taking the course for credit, click here.
A Very High Quality of Instruction
Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore focused topics in natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. Hands-on field and laboratory investigations teach ecology, evolution, use of taxonomic keys, and techniques. The workshops present college-level instruction and are designed to accommodate participants with a broad range of experience. The only prerequisite for any of the workshops is a keen interest in the topic. Enrollment in each session is limited to 20, providing an informal atmosphere and individualized instruction.
Available for College Credit
Students may receive Undergraduate or Graduate credit for any of our workshops by enrolling in UWM, Biological Sciences, 562, Topics in Field Biology. The two day workshops carry one credit and the week-long workshops carry two credits. There is an additional tuition fee to receive credit. Workshop fees are discounted for students taking the course for credit and paying the tuition fee. Please call the Field Station at (262) 675 -6844 or email us at fieldstn@uwm.edu before registering if you are interested in taking the course for credit, and we will send you instructions on how to enroll for credit and hold a spot for you in the workshop while your credit registration is pending.
Workshop Schedule
- Two day workshop schedule:
- Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday evening: discussion, individual study in the lab, or social
- Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Recommended materials
- A list of recommended manuals or texts, useful materials, and special course instructions will be mailed upon registration. Personal collections are always welcome at identification courses.
The workshop fee includes overnight accommodations (bring your own sleeping bag and towels). Tent space is also available. Four excellent meals (2 lunches, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast) are provided at cost and are optional. All meals include plenty to satisfy vegetarians.