UW-Platteville Restoration Ecology and Conservation Club

04/03/2026

Members of the UW-Platteville REC club assisted with a prescribed burn at the Sylvan Road Conservation Area, one of the gems of the SW chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts. This was a complex burn with a wide variety of fuel types, and an amazing experience for both experienced and novice burners. Many thanks to site steward Dr. Tom Hunt for coordinating a successful burn and a great learning opportunity for all. Excited to see the beneficial impacts that this burn will produce!

12/08/2024

Join us Wednesday 11 December for an SER Webinar: "Aldo Leopold, the Land Ethic, and A Sand County Almanac: The makings of a movement"

This webinar will explore the enduring impact and relevance of Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac" on its 75th anniversary and its continued influence on environmental ethics.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717334938134/WN_ldmhHCiPRYKfmNzXetSInw

12/08/2024

The Call for Abstracts for the 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) is now open! The Scientific Program Committee invites you to submit your abstract for an oral presentation, lightning talk, and poster presentation. As we approach the midpoint of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, SER2025 will play a critical role in advancing and achieving important global restoration goals.

Learn more at: https://ser2025.org/call-for-abstracts/

All SER2025 presentations are expected to be in person in Denver. However, virtual poster presentations will be considered. Submit your abstract by 30 January 2025.

12/08/2024

Took advantage of the warm weather yesterday to get some fire on the ground with these awesome REC clubbers. The site was small but challenging with downslope winds and variable fuels, but the group did a great job keeping the fire under control and protecting the big oaks and hickory from getting scorched. Well done folks!

07/18/2024

Please see the announcement regarding available NRCS Soil Cons. Technician Positions in WI:

Good afternoon,



The following vacancies were posted to USAJobs.



Title: SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

Grade and Series: GS-0458-5,6,7 FPL 8

Supervisory Status: No

Total # of Vacancies: 6

· Ashland, Wisconsin

· Darlington, Wisconsin

· Janesville, Wisconsin

· Ladysmith, Wisconsin

· Monroe, Wisconsin

· Richland Center, Wisconsin





Open Period: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to Sunday, July 21, 2024



NRCS-24-12478110-DE-WI DB

This position is located within USDA NRCS of Wisconsin. This position provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District assigned to the field office within the assigned Natural Resources area; and to work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices and revi...

06/12/2024

Way to go Eli!

05/29/2024

05/23/2024

05/06/2024

The rare plant had not been seen in Wisconsin since 1911.

04/13/2024

This talented group of prescribed burners was at it again today. Heavy fuel loads and shifting winds were no problem for them. Great job RECers!