University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Minocqua

Friday, Aug. 1st! Trout Lake Research Station Opens Doors to the Public for Annual Open House

UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology is excited to welcome the public to our annual Open House at Trout Lake Station. On Friday, August 1st, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. interested members of the public are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at lake science in action! Attendees will learn about the 100-year history of the …

A Tale of Two Science on Taps: Tonight in Madison AND Minocqua!

This is just a friendly PSA to let you know about an exciting opportunity to talk science tonight in both Madison and Minocqua. The CFL is helping host two science cafes where we leave the lecture behind, grab a drink and start a conversation. Details below: Invasives Attack! – Science on Tap-Madison – 7pm, Nomad …

Experts to Discuss Mining in the Penokee Range at Public Forum, June 5th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/15/14 CONTACT: hinterthuer@wisc.edu Minocqua, WI – A final decision won’t be made for years but, already, the proposal to build an open-pit iron mine in Iron and Ashland counties has created a stir in Wisconsin. Politicians have updated state laws. Protesters are camped out in the Northwoods. Claims are being made about …

Notes from the Northwoods: Happy Fourth from the North!

by Aisha Liebenow My usual Fourth of July consists of a parade, fireworks, and everything red, white, and blue. This Fourth may not have been much different, but this time my family and I had the chance to celebrate our nation’s birthday Minocqua-style. Minocqua is a tourist ‘hotspot’ up North known for its shops, charming …