2021 Summer Field Experience (SFE)

Summer field station video(Note: This video and some photos were taken prior to the pandemic).

Outline

Academic Programs

Treehaven and CWESOverview

Application and Registration

Academic Requirements &Selection

Safety and Student Experience

Employment, Scholarships and Other Opportunities

Academic ProgramsBobbi Kubish, CNR SSC Coordinator/Adviser

Two 6-week sessions at Treehaven in Tomahawk, WI

(Session I and II)

One 6-week session at the Central WI Environmental Station (CWES) in Amherst Junction, WI (Session III)

Concurrent with Treehaven Session II

96 Students per session maximum

16-20 Students per class with 4-5 Students per crew

All SFE classes are GRADED (not pass\fail), including the NRES 405: Plant Identification.

Summer Program Breakdown

Forestry 319 - Land SurveyingPractices in land measurement, including distance and angular measurement, area/rate calculations and mapping with emphasis on GIS and field computer use.

Forestry 320 - Forest Management

Measurement of individual trees and stand level data collection to be used for sound forest management decisions. Students will also learn how to use various forestry and spatial analysis tools.

Soils 359 - Soil Conservation &Watershed Inventory

Students will learn to follow water as it moves through a watershed and examine the physical, biological, and chemical interactions that change the quality and quantity of water. Human land alterations, implications and best management practices are also assessed.

Soils 360 - Soil Inventory Methods

Students will develop their abilities to use and apply soil inventory information to various disciplines by inventorying soils and determining soil suitability and limitations for various uses.

Water 380 - Aquatic Ecosystem Evaluation

Students will participate in field and laboratory methods for assessing the physical, chemical, biological, and ecological characteristics of streams and lakes. Emphasis is on field measurements and sampling techniques.

Wildlife 340 - WildlifeManagement Techniques

Students will learn a variety of common techniques used in the management of and research of wildlife.

Natural Resources 405 -Plant Identification

Self-directed course that focuses on learning the common and scientific names of common plants, and also the role of plants in natural resources management.

Summer Term Fulltime enrollment is 6-9 credits;

SFE is 7 credits.

Students can enroll in an additional 2-credits oppositeSummer Field Experience at the same tuition rate.

• Common classes: GIS 341, Bio 130, 374, 377 (Tuition is then charged for additional credits above 9.)

Important:• Additional summer classes cannot be taken concurrently with

Summer Field Experience (SFE)

• Summer registration begins March 15.• You will know your session ahead of time to register to register

early for SFE or other classes. SFE seats are held until May 1.

Equipment Package

All students are issued an equipment package. The package includes: Hardhat, Compass, Clipboard,

Rite-in-the Rain Notebook, Engineer’s Scale, Protractor, Ruler, Hand Lens, & Dot Grid and Waders.

The cost of this packet is included in your coursefees and handed out the first or second day of class on-site

2020 Costs: Approximately $115 ($62, misc. equipment;$53 waders)

Why Waders?

Shoe size will be asked on SFE application, this is how waders are sized.

We put out a purchasing bid to buy in bulk and lower the cost for you. Last year the cost was $53/pair.

These waders are a safety item, not a luxury item.

• Waders are mandatory pieces of equipment. You will not be able to use personal waders for labs or field trips.

• Personal waders may not be sufficient in insulating against electricity while shocking.

• Personal waders may also increase the spread on AIS if used outside of class and in lab.

Waders are used in other on campus CNR classes during labs, so if they are kept, they can be useful throughout your college career.

Treehaven Overview

Scott Johnson, Treehaven Director

Treehaven -Session I and II

1400 Acre Residential Facility Near Tomahawk

Located East of Tomahawk, WI

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/treehaven/

Vallier Classroom and Irvin L. Young Living Center

Auditorium, Classrooms, WinterBerry Dining Area,and Bear Track Lounge.

Housing at Treehaven - Ed OkrayAspen and Birch Living Centers

Dorm-style living with bunk beds and a private bathroom.

GREAT Recreational Activities including, canoeing, kayaking, softball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, fishing, jogging, and more!

PETS

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station

(CWES) Overview

Tom Quinn, CWES Director

CWES -Session III

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is a 200 acreresidential field station located on Sunset Lake

Located East of Stevens Point, WI

https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/cwes/

Sunset Lodge Dining and Log Cabin Classrooms

CWES Lodging - Cabins and Walker Lodge

Dorm-style rooms located on site with bunk beds and a bathroom.

GREAT Recreational Opportunities!

Swimming, hiking, kayaking, canoeing,

relaxing, jogging, exploring, and much more!

PETS

Application and

Registration

SFE DatesSunday afternoon arrival

Session I:

May 23rd – July 2nd

(including Memorial Day)

Session II & III:

July 11th – August 20th

• CNR SCC website – Visit: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/ssc

• CNR Reporter – Check email on Mondays or visit www.uwsp.edu/cnr/ssc/Pages/CNR%20Reporter.aspx.

Applications and Informational Packets

Application Deadline

Due: February 10, 2021 at 4 pm

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Session lists will be emailed out by Friday, February 26th (hopefully sooner).

You will receive electronic permissions toregister for the 7 one-credit classes before March 15 registration opens. Important: This does not register you for these classes but gives

you permission/authorization to register for them yourself.

Notification of Acceptance

Registration

If you are not registered by May 1 you may be dropped from the program and your spotgiven to the next student on the waiting list.

Summer registration begins March 15.

A $25 enrollment fee added to tuition.

Academic Requirements and Selection

2.00 GPA in Major

Complete NRES 250 and 251 by the end of this spring semester.

NRES 150 and NRES 151 completed gives priority

Best to go before Junior year!

Academic Eligibility

All students with an in-major grade point average of 2.00 or higher will be considered.

Qualifying students will then be ranked by total credits completed.

Letter from a relevant NR employer or military unit maygive you preferential registration in session of preference.

Deadline 4 pm on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Session Placement Criteria

Below 2.0 G.P.A. In-Major?

Submit an application by the deadline, regardless!

You will then be put on a waitlist for thesecond half of summer – Session II or III.

You will be notified late May IF your GPA in-major improves to 2.00 orhigher AND there are spots remaining.

If you wish to remove your name from the waiting list or drop SFE, please e-mail Bobbi Kubish with your student ID number included by May 1.

bkubish@uwsp.edu

Change of Plans?

Covid-19 Safety Precautions

Dr. Brenda Lackey, CNR Associate Dean

The safety of our students and faculty is of the highest concern.

Safey information will be sent out as it changes.

At a minimum, campus protocol and last year's SFE protocol will be implemented for classes and crews.

Student Experience

Maureen and Kendra, CNR Peer Mentors

Employment Opportunities -FYI

Up to 18 Teaching Assistant’s at traditional SFE

(6-week TA’s) will be hired to assist the faculty members.At CWES (2-week; NRES 385)

Course TA’s could attend one of the sessions and assist at the other one.

Applications come out in October/November.

These are awesome experiences and look good on a resume!

Course and Plant Teaching Assistants

There will be about 43 scholarships ($300 - $1000) awarded.

TA’s are given scholarship priority.

Remaining scholarships are given out to students who filled out the CNR Scholarship Application last October.

Students will be notified of their scholarships soon.

Scholarships

Late April/ Early May Via Zoom All welcome! Watch the CNR Reporter! Sponsored by WiNR

(Women in Natural Resources)

How to Survive (& Thrive) the CNR Summer Field Experience

ENJOY YOUR TIME AT SFE!

Questions?