The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Treehaven field station invites visitors to explore the natural world through two new program series this fall.
The Wilderness Survival Basics Series takes place on Saturdays in September from 2-4:30 p.m. and aims to guide attendees through learning and practicing an assortment of basic outdoor skills that could be life-saving in an emergency survival situation:
- Sept. 6 – Fire & Shelter – Learn how to prioritize your needs for survival, recognize the hazards of the elements and dress appropriately for the outdoors.
- Sept.13 – Tools & Navigation – Find out what essential supplies to carry with you whenever you head outdoors, brainstorm resourceful uses for everyday items and discover how the environment around you can help you find your way.
- Sept. 20 – Plants & Animals – Discover helpful Northwoods plants that can provide you food, medicine, tools, and more, as well as hurtful plants that you’re better off avoiding.
Full descriptions of each session are available on the registration page.
The Fall Hike Series hosted on Sundays in September-October from 1-5 p.m. is a multi-hour guided, educational experience with a different route every week. Hikers will have the chance to explore a variety of Northwoods habitats and learn about topics including biodiversity, ecology, and Treehaven history. The final hike on Oct. 12 will conclude the series with a fantastic ridgetop view of estimated peak fall color.
Each hike is about 2-3 miles long, with variance in difficulty that increases each week. Weeks 1-2 are least strenuous, while Weeks 5-6 involve lots of hilly terrain that may be challenging for some:
- Sept. 7 – Beaver Beginnings
- Sept. 14 – Red Oak Rove
- Sept. 21 – Cordwood Cruise
- Sept. 28 – Sugarbush Sojourn
- Oct. 5 – Pine Promenade
- Oct. 12 – Fall Colors Finale
Registration is $15 per person for each individual session, and both series offer a discounted total price to guests registering for all sessions. All programs take place outdoors at the Treehaven campus, W2540 Pickerel Creek Road, Tomahawk, WI. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parking is available on-site, and guests should follow posted signage to reach program meeting spaces.
For registration and more information on these and other public programs Treehaven offers, please visit uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/treehaven/Pages/TreehavenEvents.aspx.
Please contact fcorvus@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-2435 with any questions. Treehaven is a field station operated by the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. Educational facilities located on 1400 acres of forest and wetland habitat provide many opportunities for visitors to study and experience the natural world. Learn more at www.uwsp.edu/treehaven.