LRS 2023 at UWM Field Station
The Land Restoration School will be hosted by and in residence at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station at Cedarburg Bog for the summer of 2023. Apply to be part of the 2023 cohort here.
This renowned Field Station is located within the largest intact wetland complex in southeastern Wisconsin. It contains a range of habitats including upland glacial landscapes from oldfield to forest, several kinds of wetlands, and deep and shallow bog lakes. The UW-Milwaukee Field Station provides a range of wonderful learning landscapes and educational facilities. It is a well-aligned complement to the program and fundamentals of ecological restoration taught by LRS. The LRS 2023 will also be partnering with the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust for additional nearby sites for field learning and restoration planning.
“Cedarburg Bog, in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. It is the largest intact wetland complex in southeastern Wisconsin. It was designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1952 and a National Natural Landmark in 1973. Additionally, it is part of the National Experimental Ecological Reserve Network.”
“The Cedarburg Bog is one of the largest and most diverse wetlands in southern Wisconsin. Its 2,200 acres contain deep and shallow bog lakes, submerged and emergent aquatic communities, a small stream, deep and shallow marshes, sedge communities, shrub carrs, swamp hardwoods and large expanses of cedar-tamarack swamp forest.” (UWMFS)
