Animal Behavior Club (ABC)
This week Dr. Zani spoke to our club about his research. Our next meeting is on February 20th at 6pm in TNR 170 and REGI will be coming to speak to us.
American Fisheries Society (AFS)
Dr. T. Douglas Beard, the Director of USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center will be speaking at the Fisheries Society meeting on Wednesday, February, 6 at 5:00pm in TNR 170. His talk is titled "From Process to Function, Evolution of a Fisheries Biologist". Anyone is welcome to attend!
American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Do you love to go swimming, fishing, or canoeing? Do you have an interest for protecting water quality? Do you enjoy educating children and members in the community about water protection? Or do you just have an interest in water overall? Well then AWRA is the club for you! Come check us out every Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in TNR 252.
Grounwater Model Project is now HIRING!
The Groundwater Model Project is a student run
organization affliated with the Student Chapter of the American Water Resources
Association (AWRA). Employees construct and package the groundwater models,
which are shipped to customers across the country. Employees work independently
and choose their own hours (we prefer 10-20 hours per week). Funds generated by
the sale of groundwater models are used to benefit AWRA members by funding
projects and conference registration fees, so AWRA members and water majors are
usually given first priority. Email Hayley Templar (htemp345@uwsp.edu) for an
application or any questions about the position or Groundwater Model Project.
Applications are due by the end of the day, Friday March 1st, 2013.
Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA)
Are you excited about nature and passionate about teaching others what you've learned? Then EENA is the organization for you! As the student chapter of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), we offer extensive opportunities to volunteer in the field of Environmental Education. All majors are welcome! Meetings are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) on the fourth floor of the library. We hope to see you there!
Fire Crew
We have weekly meetings on Thursdays in TNR 120 at 6 p.m. The Fire Crew is always looking for new members so even if you're not sure what we're all about, stop by to a meeting and talk with a few of the members or officers and join in the fun!!!
Herpetology Society
Interested in the chance to get hands experience in animal husbandry, education shows, lab research and field collection? As a member of the herpetology Society you can volunteer to work with our live animal collection. The Herpetology Society meets on Mondays at 6PM in TNR 352
Izaak Walton League
We're a diverse group of men and women dedicated to protecting our nation's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Our strength lies in our grassroots, commonsense approach to solving local, regional and national conservation issues. Our interests span the spectrum of outdoor recreation and conservation activities, from angling and birding to stream monitoring, wildlife photography and hunting. But we all share one major goal: to protect and use sustainably America's rich resources to ensure a high quality of life for all people, now and in the future.
So please come join us! We have Bi-weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 5 pm in TNR 372
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) NEW
The
first meeting of the semester was held this past week featuring an informative
webinar with a student ambassador from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
This week we will be having a homemade granola sale on Tuesday, 10-2 and
Thursday, 10-2 in the TNR west lobby. Our meeting this week will feature an interesting
documentary on America’s national parks with a discussion to follow. MANRRS
holds meetings every Wednesday, 6-7pm in TNR 255. Come experience a diverse
group of people!
MANRRS
is a national society that provides academic and professional development
opportunities, along with student support, for diversity students majoring with
the sciences.
Check
out our student website, http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/manrrs, to stay updated on the
meetings and upcoming events!
“We know power is work over time, that strength is
endurance over time. So I endured a lot of obstacles, but at the same time I
created strength and vision and wisdom and endurance."—Aziza Baccouche
Student Society of Arboriculture
We are a club of students who have an interest in Urban Forestry and related topics such as resource management, land use and public relations. Managing resources in an urban environment although difficult, can be very rewarding in that the amount of people impacted is generally much higher than other fields. If you have an interest in learning how to improve resource issues in cities, the human ecosystem all while protecting native rural forests through accepted urban management techniques and policies, come check us out on Mondays at 6 p.m. in TNR 320.
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is one of the largest student organizations at UW-Stevens Point and one of the most active. We are aimed at getting undergraduates valuable experience. Membership in our society gives access to professionals and it's a lot of fun! Join us at our meetings and our upcoming events.
Our weekly meetings are held every Thursday at 5:00 PM in TNR 120.
Currently our members are actively participating in many different programs provided by the society, such as tours of logging and silviculture operations, local community outreach and education, attending professional conferences, and skill workshops to enhance their abilities as foresters and to prepare for the Basic Skills Exam and other classroom work.
Taking FOR 232, need a refresher for the basic skills exam, or just want to walk around with people who love trees? Attend a Tree Walk! Stop by the office or check the minutes on our website for times and dates.
Interested in throwing axes, underhand chop, or crosscut sawing?! Well you are in luck, because we have a Woodland Sports team! Come join us anytime we are practicing. Official dates and times TBA in weekly meeting. You do not need to make it to every practice or even stay for the whole practice, just come on out and have some fun with the Mid-Western Foresters Conclave Championship Team.
Have comments or questions? Email us at
saf@uwsp.edu or stop by the office in room TNR 361.
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
SER is a hands-on student organization dedicated to promoting, performing and learning more about ecological restoration both on and off campus. We manage a plot in Schmeeckle Reserve, create and restore Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, take field trips to local restoration projects, work in the greenhouse, sponsor speakers on campus, practice techniques of ecological restoration and more! Spring semester is always busy for us as we'll have events to plan, places to visit, hands to get dirty and a swell time to be had by all! Meetings are held Wed. at 5 p.m. in TNR 240. Stop by or contact Sam Bussan at
sbuss759@uwsp.edu
The Soil and
Water Conservation Society is a student organization promoting, you guessed it,
the conservation and sustainable use of soil and water resources. We have fun,
too! Come to our meetings at 5 pm Thursdays in TNR 255.
Horicon Marsh research is in full
swing. Contact Mary Brandt for more information on this project. We will begin
testing cores next week.
Dr. Kraft will be presenting on
groundwater at our March 14 meeting.
Student Impact (CRU)
Student Impact (CRU) is sponsoring a co-ed Bible study for interested natural resources students on Monday nights at 8 p.m. in TNR 372. Our studies usually last an hour, but we have the room until 10:00 p.m.
Contact Brian Jackson at
Brian.M.Jackson@uwsp.edu for details.
Student Law Enforcement Association (SLEA)
The Student Law Enforcement Association, or SLEA, was started in 1998 to promote the environmental law enforcement minor at UWSP. Today, SLEA provides opportunities for students interested in all kinds of law enforcement, from conservation wardens to federal agents to sheriff's deputies. SLEA meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in TNR 170.
If you're interested in joining or learning more, come to one of our events or e-mail Chris Bartelt at
cbart232@uswp.edu.
Students for Sustainable Communities
We will be hanging up posters for the Coffee Fair and Black Gold movie showings on February 22 and 23.
Please stop by to check out some of the many projects ahead including new recycled-recycle bins, Slumlord Awards, and American Planning Association conferences!
Students for Wetland Awareness, Management and Protection (SWAMP)
We meet Mondays at 5 p.m. in TNR 255. SWAMP was 2011-2012’s “New Student Organization of the Year.” Our club includes students from all CNR disciplines working together to protect and enjoy the land and resources we love. We have many research and volunteer opportunities along with club activities for you to get involved with. Our goal is to get out of the classroom as much as possible to provide you with relevant hands-on experience.
Get involved with the Horicon project, collecting and analyzing soil cores in the beautiful Horicon Marsh!!! Come to next week's meeting for more details.
Waste Management Society
Hello Waste Majors! We have a student ran organization here on campus just focused on waste management, called Waste Management Society (WMS). WMS provides our campus and surrounding community with services to manage various types of waste in an environmentally friendly way. We are always looking for new members to help bring new ideas about how we can accomplish bigger and better things. If being a member of this student organization interests you, please join us on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Waste Education building. We will be talking about upcoming projects in store for our organization as well as listen to students present on their experience at the recent solid waste and waste water conferences. Hope to see you there!"
Wildlife Society (TWS) NEW
The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 26 at 5:00pm in TNR 170. Don't miss out
on our speaker for the week: Bob Nack, the director of the state game farm, and
Poynette Area Wildlife supervisor, will be talking about pheasants in Wisconsin.
Come one, come all!
Wisconsin Camps NEW
Hey
Everyone!
Our
next meeting is on February 26 at 5:30p.m. outside our office (DUC 068) and we
will be learning about how to supervise your peers! Whether you're in a
position of higher authority or not, this is a great opportunity for all!
Did
you miss the Summer Camp Job and Recreation Fair? Come stop down at our office
DUC 068 while our office is open and come check out what some employers left
for you!
If you are interested in the group or would like to join and receive e-mails, please send an e-mail to wicamps@uwsp.edu
We
hope everyone is having a great start to their Spring semester! Are
you looking to be more involved than ever this year? How
about joining Women in Natural Resources!
WiNR is
a student organization in the College of Natural Resources that encourages
awareness and participation of women in natural resource careers. We invite
speakers to address such issues as professional opportunities, educational
opportunities, educational information, and a general exchange of ideas. We
also organize a variety of recreational and community service activities
throughout the semester. Membership
is only $3 a semester or $5 a year.
Order your WiNR Apparel! Order forms will be in the Student Success Center (TNR 180) for your convenience.
Fill out the form and return with payment back to the SSC (TNR 180). All order will be due by the end of March 4.
Our
next up-coming events are:
There are two sign-up sheets for Timbersports w/SAF on Monday, March 18 from 5-7 and a Trip to the Aldo Leopold Center Saturday, April 20. If you are interested in either one of these events, please contact Kristina (email below)
How To Survive Treehaven and Europe: Monday, March 4th @ 6pm, TNR 354. Come learn from past Summer Session student about the extra things you may need for Treehaven/Europe. All are WELCOME!
Rock climbing at the HEC- Monday, March 11 6-8:30