Name:
Why Wisconsin Forests Look the Way they Do:BOGS! (Adult Naturalist Program)
Date:
August 20, 2014
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Have you ever wondered what a plant was, and why it grows there? John Kotar can tell you! As emeritus professor of forest ecology from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kotar developed an ecological classification system for Great Lakes forests. Join him on a field trip to a local bog to talk about how geology, soils, climate, natural disturbances, and the history of land use interact in creating various bog habitats. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum, at 10:00 a.m., and return by 3:00 p.m. Bring a lunch and water; dress for the weather. Expect a short walk over soggy ground, with many pauses for questions and answers. Register by August 18 by calling 715-798-3890. $8 member/$13 non-member.
