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Student members of The Wildlife Society (TWS) organization at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point actively participate in wildlife conferences and successfully manage 22 student-led projects, including hands-on research on a multitude of animal species from bats to woodpeckers and upkeep of the nearby Buena Vista Wildlife Area. The organization has also made strides in conservation […]

Explore the natural world at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this fall, with the annual candlelight hike and family nature programs offered free and open to the public. The annual Fall Candlelight Hike will be held at the reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27. Themed “Totally […]

Building on 46 years of impactful black bear research, the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has received a $1 million endowment to ensure the continuation of the work and support the development of future conservation professionals. The funding comes from three sources: “As a testament to our unwavering commitment to […]

Enjoy a guided birdwatching tour while learning about bird habitats and forestry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve next month. The tour will be offered from 7 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, meeting at the reserve’s Visitor Center. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife (WCW) and the Wisconsin Forestry Center at […]

The journey towards earning a college degree presents challenges for every student, but for first-generation students, it is a path toward the unknown. Brian Sloss, the dean of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, was himself a first-generation student. From tackling a sometimes complex and overwhelming application process to finding […]

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will take part in pioneering research to tackle the pressing challenges of water contamination, supported by grants from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. Together, two grants will bring $165,000 to UW-Stevens Point to fund two research projects that focus on the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) […]

Embark on a creative journey that combines wildlife conservation and artistic expression at a workshop offered by the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The “Drawing Wildlife from Photos” workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 19, in Room 126 of the Noel Fine Arts Building, […]

Some individuals transcend their job descriptions, dedicating their time and efforts to serve their community. Gina Smith, a resource specialist with the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, exemplifies this. Her commitment to the campus and community earned her the UW-Stevens Point Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award.  […]

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has named a new director of its Treehaven field station in Tomahawk. Laural Harder, Wausau, began her new role this spring. With an extensive background in recreation administration, volunteer management and community engagement, Harder brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this […]

An alum of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who directs the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency will address graduates of his alma mater and their families at the spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 20. Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, a 1984 graduate, will speak to more than 1,100 graduates from the three UW-Stevens Point campuses. […]

By Chandler Ducker, WSAW Wausau It’s No Mow May, and some people have chosen to not mow their lawns to help pollinators. One student-led research group studies bee populations all year long to learn about the insects. The research group was started in 2021 by UWSP students. The study is sponsored by the Wildlife Society […]

Art and science come together in a project that blends and flows as it illustrates water. The Flow Project was illuminating for both the artists and water professionals. Seven UW-Stevens Point students are among 31 undergraduates from every UW who participated in The Flow Project. Student artists were paired with water professionals across the state […]