UW-Madison Science Alliance Updater

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For the week of March 25, 2024

The UW-Madison Science Alliance meets Mondays at 10:00 am by Zoom. We also meet both by Zoom and in person at the Wisconsin Energy Institute, Room 1120, first floor (1552 University Avenue) on the first meeting of the month. Our next meeting is March 25th; we will meet via Zoom.

The Zoom link for the 2023-2024 meetings of Science Alliance will continue to be: https://zoom.us/my/glbrc.weieducation.vmr?pwd=L2Q0L0g0S3lEd2gyazNscjA1d2JYZz09

The draft agenda for March 25th at 10 am includes:

Welcome
Updates
Planning for the 22nd Annual UW Science Expeditions April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.
- Reports from working groups
Other Business
Meet next on Monday, April 1st, 10 am; we will meet both by Zoom and in person at the Wisconsin Energy Institute, Room 1120, first floor (1552 University Avenue).

As with the #Updater, the Science Alliance meeting notes are also archived on https://science.wisc.edu/science-alliance/.

Recurring Programming Events Coming This Week and Soon
Badger Talks: Watch in-person, or online live, or in archive at https://www.facebook.com/BadgerTalks/live_videos/ and check the schedule for Badger Talks LIVE and In-Person Badger Talks live or online are listed at https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/events/. Also, check out the current schedule of In-Person Badger Talks occurring in communities across Wisconsin. You can like/follow the BadgerTalks Facebook page here.
Saturday Science Workshops at UW Space Place” every Saturday at 10am at UW Space Place, in the lower level of the Village on Park, 2300 S. Park Street. Free. For children ages 6-10 and their caregivers.
STEM Outreach Specialist Position at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE)

https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/stem-outreach-specialist-madison-wisconsin-united-states

Wisconsin Idea Week (April 8-16)

Wisconsin Idea Week, organized by the Morgridge Center for Public Service and in collaboration with various community and campus partners, is a week-long celebration of civic and community-engaged efforts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from April 8 to 16.

Promote Your Environmental Science Work at the April 3 meeting of Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve (see attached flier)

I’m delighted to invite you to connect your environmental organization or research projects with the members of the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve by providing an Exhibit or Exploration Station at the Friends’ 23rd Annual Meeting on Wednesday April 3 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Visitor Center of the UW-Madison Arboretum.

This special evening starts with refreshments & conversations with members & exhibitors from 6:30 to 7:00. Our annual meetings generally draw 75-100 members.

I will be happy to provide you with a six-foot table for display space for your organization’s Exhibit or Exploration Station.

Our main event begins at 7:00 with a presentation by Professor Jessica Hua entitled “Dilution is NOT the Solution to Pollution: How Amphibians, Parasites and You Can Help Us Understand the Complex Effects of Pollutants on Wildlife.”

Thank you for considering this invitation. I would be happy to respond to any questions or suggestions. My cell is 571 294 5689 and my email is tmzinnen@gmail.com. Please let me know by return email if you would like to reserve an Exhibit/Exploration Station space for your organization.

Tom Zinnen

Member, Board of Directors FLNP

UW Science Outreach Opportunities SPRING 2024 – at the Goodman Public Library, our colleagues can sign up for these here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pz7aNdQbOYISiaTUU6bezfhg4rjfIeDDFR5DaRoCOOk/edit#gid=125725557

Check Out the 2023-2024 “Family Science Nights” Opportunities:

https://gasch.genetics.wisc.edu/outreach/family-science-nights/

The Calendar of upcoming science outreach at schools is at https://teamup.com/ks37f37f6a8028e6d0

Researchers & Outreachers, if you’d like to help with Family Science Nights over the coming months, please sign up here.

Parents & Teachers, if you’d like help in inviting UW researchers & outreachers to participate in your Family Science event, please sign up here.

UW Arboretum Winter Events

Saturday work parties, Sunday walks, and night walks Saturday restoration work parties, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/ See the full list of Sunday walks (nature hikes, family walks, and garden strolls), plus monthly night walks, on the Arboretum events calendar: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/

Taking a self-guided stroll is one way to explore the Arboretum on your own terms. Some of the most popular routes include the Grady Tract Loop, the Curtis Prairie, or a five mile loop through the whole arboretum. Always remember to stay on the paths to preserve wild plants + wear appropriate shoes.

You can also take one of the free guided nature walks offered for different skill levels and ages on a weekly basis. Most meet at the Visitor’s Center, located right in the heart of the arboretum.

- Nature Walks — Every Sunday at 1 p.m., learn about the land, plants, and animals from local naturalists.
- Nature Hikes — On the first and third Sundays of the month, adults are invited on these longer walks.
- Family Nature Walks — On the second Sunday of the month, families can explore the arboretum with a guide.
- Garden Strolls — On the fourth Sunday of the month, gently-paced strolls are offered with wheelchair-accessible routes.

And the fun doesn’t stop there. Check out the calendar for monthly night walks, seasonal birding hikes + more family-friendly events.

The arboretum is open daily from 4 a.m.-10 p.m. and is always free.

See Arboretum events calendar for details and registration: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/

“Madison FUN/Friends of Urban Nature” Announcements

APRIL 28 BIRD AND NATURE FESTIVAL

Sunday April 28, 2024 12-4pm is the 11th Annual Madison FUN Bird and Nature Festival at Warner Park featuring an ongoing Live Raptor Show and exhibits and activities.

This is a lot like Science Expeditions with free table space. Bring info about your group, show your educational exhibits, and provide fun hands-on kids science and nature activities! Share your enthusiasm and network with other groups!

Contact paul_noeldner@hotmail.com for more info and a table space.

Please send upcoming science outreach events and activities to Liz Jesse: ejesse2@wisc.edu.