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Love our Lakes: Aquatic Invasive Species Impacts and Prevention - To view link use passcode: 0*j2w?$&
Our Northern Wisconsin lakes are known and loved for their pristine beauty, but they are being threatened by Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). AIS are non-native plants, animals, and organisms that are introduced to a new ecosystem and cause damage or harm. But prevention and early detection can help protect the lakes we love! Come learn about our region's most notorious aquatic invaders and how you can help prevent their spread throughout the Northwoods. Lindsay Peterson (WRISC Director) will cover AIS Identification (zebra mussels, invasive milfoil, phragmites, and more), impacts to our lakes, easy prevention steps and more.

Menoomin - Spiritual, Cultural, and Traditional Importance of Wild Rice - To view link use passcode: P%aB4j3@

Wild Rice, known as Manoomin to the Ojibwe, is much more than “just an aquatic plant.” Come learn how wild rice plays a vital role in tribal culture and how we can help restore its growth in our area.

7/30/25 Ancient Artifacts & Archaeology in Florence - To view link use passcode: G3nu$.8H

Jim Paquette and Kevin Akemann presented on the identification and significance of prehistoric stone artifacts in Wisconsin, particularly focusing on the Upper Peninsula and Menominee River regions. They discussed various archaeological periods, the process of identifying artifacts, and the importance of understanding artifact assemblages for dating sites and tracking cultural changes over time. The presentation covered Wisconsin's archaeological history, environmental challenges faced by early peoples, and the evolution of human tool use and hunting strategies during different archaeological periods, emphasizing the need for continued research and preservation of artifacts.

7/15/25 Birds of Florence County - Patrick Weber, Wildlife Habitat Specialist with the American Bird Conservancy works with private landowners and public land managers to create breeding habitat for resident and migratory birds in the Great Lakes region. Patrick highlights birds that migrate north here in the spring to breed (Warblers, Thrushes, Tanagers, etc.), those that irrupt south here from Canada in the winter for food (Winter Finches, Snowy Owls, etc.), and those that are with us all year long (Ruffed Grouse, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, etc.). He talks about how best to observe our birds, how to help them and when and where to look for them.

5/21/25 Turtle Ecology and Conservation in Northern WI - Tiffany Bougie, Wildlife Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, speaks on WI Turtlesj. Wisconsin is home to eleven species of turtles, four of which can be found in Florence County. Tiffany will discuss the life cycle, habitat requirements, threats, and conservation efforts of these semi-aquatic reptiles that call the Northwoods home.