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Behind many of UW-Stevens Point’s most successful outreach efforts is someone whose work quietly connects people, ideas, and communities. For nearly three decades, Amy Kowalski, communications specialist with Extension Lakes, a statewide partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, has transformed scientific knowledge […]

Start the summer off outdoors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve with free programming open to the public. Join student naturalists for free, family-friendly programs that will explore the natural world. All programs meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Programs include: More programs for all ages will […]

What began as a small classroom project with just two students has grown into a community-focused effort to reduce litter and promote environmental stewardship throughout Stevens Point. The Crazy Waste Project, a student-led initiative connected to a waste resources course at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, combines hands-on cleanup work with public education about waste […]

The International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management (ISAMM) is set to bring global experts to Stevens Point June 29- July 2, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. ISAMM takes place every three years and aimsto advance best practices for […]

The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point held a grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Compostability Testing Laboratory on May 20. The new facility marks a significant milestone in WIST’s mission to help businesses and organizations meet their goals in ways that make more sustainable use of natural resources. The lab […]

At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, students are encouraged to discover their purpose. For Brayden Banks, his UWSP education was not about discovering his purpose, but having the tools to actualize it. From a young age Banks held high regard for the environment. As a Stevens Point native, being outside was one of his favorite ways to connect with his family, and he always felt […]

By Chase Kmosena The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will open its new state-of-the-art Compostability Testing Laboratory in the Waste Education Center. State and federal funding helped with the creation of this new laboratory, which is only one of two academic labs approved to certify products […]

Community members are invited to explore the health of their yard and garden soil at a free soil testing event hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. The soilSHOP event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Daniel Trainer Natural Resources building, 800 Reserve St., Stevens Point. […]

A new seasonal event, the Spring Celebration, comes to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this May. The event will be held Sunday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. The celebration’s theme is “Sounds of Spring.” It is open to the public, free of charge, but donations are appreciated. A donation of $4/person or $10/family […]

Welcome the spring season at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve with free family nature programs open to the public this April. Led by UW-Stevens Point natural resources students studying environmental education and interpretation, the programs will be offered in April. Programs will take place at Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Please […]

The Olson Museum of Natural History at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host its third annual Collection Crawl in its new location, continuing a popular behind the scenes event while museum galleries and public spaces are being rebuilt. The Collection Crawl will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, in the […]

On Monday, March 30, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and met with representatives from the College of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC). In 2022, the center received a $7.9 million state grant to support workforce development pipelines in the forestry industry. This effort helped found the Wisconsin Forestry Careers […]