University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Tim Kratz

Open House Recap: Ice Cream, Boat Rides & a Thunderstorm

Trout Lake Station’s 5th Annual Open House and Ice Cream Social was humming along Friday, July 31st. With an hour to go, 332 people had toured the station, getting a look at everything from seed traps, to freshwater bryozoans, to this crazy contraption we call FLAMe. It was an outstanding day to do a little …

Limnology in Action: Long-term Research, Long-term Learning

By Aisha Liebenow Whether you’ve graduated from high school, have a B.A, or spent several years plugging away at a PhD, I hope your education didn’t stop with your degree. Active learning is so important in keeping your mind at the top of its game, and that’s why I admire the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), and …

Blog Redux: Time-Lapse Video: Latest Spring Thaw in 32 Years at Trout Lake

May 24, 2017 – As we struggle through a particularly cold and dreary May, it’s important to remember the little things – like the fact that, at about this time 4 years ago, Trout Lake was barely a week removed from being covered in ice! Enjoy this time-lapse video courtesy of Tim Meinke! [Originally published …