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What's New at TreehavenWhat's New at Treehaven
Scott Johnson, Treehaven Director
2018 has been a year of exciting changes and updates. Last winter, wewelcomed several new staff members. Brian Gibbs joined the Treehaven team asour new Program Manager. He brings a wealth of experience from a decade ofworking as a full time naturalist in Iowa and as a park ranger in Glacier NationalPark and Effigy Mounds National Monument. Janet Walsh joined the kitchen teamas a new full time, year round cook. She comes to us from working food service ata school for many years. The kitchen welcomed another new staff member inApril, Zack Brussewitz. Zack served in the Navy and brings his expertise incooking to the team.
Our new 9000 square foot garden entered its first year. The garden includes 66raised beds and is on a 10 year organic rotation. In addition to providingvegetables to the kitchen, the garden also functions as an integral teaching toolfor our sustainability-based education programs.
We are also excited to report that we received a $28,950 grant from the UW-Stevens Point student funded “Green Fund” as part of a new 19.84 kilowatt solararray that will be installed on the roof of Birch Lodge in spring 2019. The array isprojected to provide all electrical needs for both Ed Okray Aspen and BirchLodges, plus feed a little extra back into the grid. Interest from the TreehavenEndowment matched the $28,950 to make this sustainability project happen.Yearly interest from the Treehaven Endowment has been used to fund specialprojects at Treehaven, including three new water bottle fillers, four AED units, andfour weekends of lodging for students running a ruffed grouse research projecthere.
If you are interested in donating to the endowment to help fund special projectsyou can do so on our website, or contact me at 715-346-2464. Future projectsinclude adding more solar at Treehaven, additional sustainability projects andcontinued support of student research.
If you are in the area, feel free to stop by for a cup of locally roasted coffee, or signup for one of our fantastic Dinner and a Speaker programs happening thisJanuary-April. Have a happy holiday season!
2019 Dinner and a Speaker Series:2019 Dinner and a Speaker Series:
Finding the Wild Side ofWisconsin’s State Natural AreasTuesday, January 8
Wisconsin is home to 687 StateNatural Areas (SNA’s). Each of thesenatural areas protect exceptionalexamples of Wisconsin's landscape ofnatural communities, importantgeological formations andarchaeological sites. WisconsinDepartment of Natural ResourcesBureau of Natural HeritageConservation’s regional ecologistCarly Lapin, will present on the StateNatural Areas program and habitatmanagement efforts in the area,including monitoring efforts of the state-threatened Wood Turtle.
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Wisconsin's Changing Snow PackTuesday, January 22
Dr. Jon Pauli, Assistant Professorfrom University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Forest and Wildlife EcologyDepartment, will relate howWisconsin’s changing winter weatherconditions are affecting plants andwildlife. Funded through the NationalScience Foundation, Pauli and hiscoworkers have been using a series of
Life of a Ruffed GrouseThursday, March 14
The Ruffed Grouse Project at theUniversity Wisconsin-StevensPoint Student Wildlife Chapter willpresent their research on ruffedgrouse. The Ruffed Grouse Projectcurrently uses Treehaven to studyruffed grouse for four weeks during thespring. Research being conducted atTreehaven includes trapping and radio
27 micro-greenhouses to mimicchanges in winter conditions. Pauli willpresent his findings, while alsodiscussing the three mico-greenhouses that have been operatingat Treehaven over the last three years.
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collaring the birds, studying drumminglog selection, estimating home rangesizes of male ruffed grouse,understanding how topography effectsa ruffed grouse's drumming logselection.
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Geology Rocks in Wisconsin’sState ParksTuesday, March 26
Discover the hidden stories behind thescenery of Wisconsin’s State Parkswith author Scott Spoolman. Duringthis presentation, Scott will sharepassages from his latest book:Wisconsin State Parks: ExtraordinaryStories of Geology and NaturalHistory. In this captivating book, Scotttakes readers with him to twenty-eightstate parks and forests whereevidence of the state’s strikinggeologic and natural history are ondisplay. The book includes one ormore trail guides for each park, whichhikers can take with them on the trail toview evidence of Wisconsin’s geologicand natural history up close forthemselves. Scott will have a limitednumber of books on hand for purchase.
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Exploring Old Growth Forests inThe NorthwoodsTuesday, April 2
Love walking under the canopy of bigtrees? Then join us for a night of story-telling as author and naturalist JohnBates of Manitowish Waters sharesmemories of his favorite adventuresamong the old growth forests of theNorthwoods. John will also be on handto discuss his most recent book, “OurLiving Ancestors: The History andEcology of Old-Growth Forests inWisconsin (and Where to Find Them).This fascinating book directs visitors tothe 50 best old-growth sites left inWisconsin. Each site has cleardirections; a listing of ownership, size,and age; and a description of itsecological features, with perhaps astory of why it was saved.
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Wisconsin Fish & AquaponicsTuesday, April 9
Aquaponics, or integrated fish &soilless plant production, is atransformational global agriculturebusiness practice that ranges fromhome-food production to large-scalecommercial businesses. TheUniversity of Wisconsin-StevensPoint Aquaponics InnovationCenter in Ashland, Wisconsin is thefirst-of-its-kind applied research andeducation center. Taylor Remington,a graduate student of the University ofWisconsin-Stevens Point’sSustainable and Resilient FoodSystems, will present her research onsauger grown in the aquaponicssystem at Ashland.
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Citizen Science Based MonitoringTuesday, April 23
From monitoring streams to searchingfor endangered bumblebees andrecording frog calls, people canvolunteer with scientific monitoringprojects that inform conservation andmanagement locally and across thestate. Eva Lewandowski, citizen-based monitoring program coordinatorfrom the Wisconsin Department ofNatural Resources, will provide anoverview of citizen science, talk aboutthe benefits to science andconservation, and discuss projects inneed of volunteers as well as how youcan get involved locally.
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Treehaven Public Programs Winter 2019
TWIN: Wolf WorkshopJanuary 27-28
The Timber Wolf Information Network(TWIN) is a nonprofit organization thathas been presenting wolf ecologyworkshops since 1989, winning aRecipient of Honor award from the U.S.Department of the Interior for their
Yoga RetreatFebruary 8-10
Yoga is a practice designed to bringmore awareness to our whole being, itis a path of self-realization. During ourretreat we will practice: physical yoga,breath work, meditation, explore theKoshas, build community, and have
efforts in support of wolfrecovery. TWIN instructors includeprofessional biologists, wildlife agents,and educators with decades ofexperience in wolf research, monitoringand management. Click here to learnmore about TWIN.
Cost & Registration
Cost per person ranges from $85-$175. Limit is 30 people. Click here fordetails on cost and registration. Formore information, call 715-453-4106 oremail [email protected].
Rebates are Available - Apply Now!
Eight $35 rebates are available toUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Pointstudents and secondary/post-secondary teachers. Click here forinstructions on how to apply.
fun! There will also be an opportunityfor a group snowshoe hike on Saturdayafternoon.
Cost & Registration
Cost per person ranges from $290-$325. Click here for cost andregistration details. For moreinformation, call 715-453-4106 oremail [email protected].
About instructor Gigi Heinz
Gigi Heinz's teaching style is infusedwith passion and energy. She has aBS in Health & Wellness from UW-Stevens Point, and is a Certified YogaTherapist with the InternationalAssociation of Yoga Therapy. Clickhere to read more about Gigi Heinz.
Becoming an Outdoors WomanWinter Retreat at TreehavenFeburary 15-17
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)offers hands-on, outdoor workshopsheld in a safe, supportive atmospherewith patient, enthusiastic instructors.No experience or special equipment isnecessary. BOW is for adult women ofall ages and fitness levels. Theprogram began in 1991, offeredthrough the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This successfulprogram, founded by Dr. ChristineThomas, has become popular in morethan 40 states and several Canadianprovinces. More information about thislegendary workshop can be found here
STEAM Exploration DayMay 3rd
This one-day UW-Stevens Pointconference is catered to students in 6-8th grade to get them fired up andexcited about science, technology,engineering, arts and mathematics(STEAM). The event showcasesSTEAM career professionals fromthroughout Wisconsin and UW-System.Students listen to a keynote speaker,engage in hands-on workshops, andlearn the many career paths availablewith an education in STEAM. Clickhere to find out more about STEAM.
