What is CWES?
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, we have been an integral part of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point College of Natural Resources program and is staffed with professional natural resource and environmental educators.
The mission of CWES is to connect human and natural communities through experience, education, and research.
American Camp Association Accredited
ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.
News and Events
CWES Celebrates 50 Years!
The UWSP Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is celebrating 50 years! Since 1975, we have been providing environmental education experiences for visitors, along with teaching opportunities for undergraduate students. We have grown to host summer camps, retreats, conferences, a charter school, and so much more!
This year we are collecting memories and stories from people who have been touched by their experiences at CWES. We want to hear from you! No story is too big or small; include dates, names, and photos if have them. There is no limit to how many stories you can share, so feel free to submit multiple times. Share the link with others! Share your story here!
Project Understory
Project Understory is a personal, non-fiction, story-based podcast brought to you by the students, faculty, and friends of the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, a field station for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources.
Multipurposed Silviculture in Central Wisconsin
Learn about some of the forest restoration techniques happening right at CWES!
CWES Nature Navigator
Nature Navigator is a website designed to share information on local flora, fauna and phenological events at CWES. Click to see what is occurring this week at CWES.
Minister Lake Demonstration Site
The Minister Lake Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Unit is owned by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Foundation and is part of the New Hope Township Restoration Project. It is managed in conjunction with efforts at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, which is one of the field stations for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. It is part of a collection of wildlife habitat demonstration units where the integration of timber harvest with habitat management is highlighted.
