UWM Conservation and Environmental Science

05/16/2026

Super plant sale. Super partners in conservation!

04/06/2026

Join us this Thursday! Dr. Ian Owens will help connect the dots between birds, community science, conservation, and AI!

Presented by Dr. Ian Owens Thursday, April 9, 2026 5:00-6:00 pm, Reception to Follow Ball Room – UWM Student Union 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. > RSVP Encouraged It’s an exciting time to be a natural historian! New technologies are revolutionizing …

02/09/2026

🌿✨ Presenting Our New Alumni Page! ✨🌿
We are proud to introduce our new alumni stories page, dedicated to showcasing our remarkable Conservation and Environmental Science alumni. Discover how our graduates are applying their education in the real world. Take a moment to explore their stories, experiences, and how they are making a positive impact on the world. Our alumni stories page will continue to expand, reflecting the ongoing dedication of our alumni to environmental stewardship and professional development.

👉 Discover our alumni here: https://uwm.edu/conservation-environmental-science/about/alumni-stories/

Current stories include:
🌳Emily Brown, Naturalist, Wehr Nature Center
🌳Xiayou Lowery, Green & Healthy Schools Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
🌳Adena Saigh, Intern, Occidental Ecology and Art Center, CA
🌳Colin Goyette, Restoration Ecologist, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

11/10/2025

Over the first eight weeks of the fall semester, 17 students met weekly at Lake Park as part of CES 431, a course titled “Natural History of Wisconsin: Field Survey.” Emphasis throughout each session was on observation and knowing species in a particular place. They recently completed final projects for the class.

10/24/2025

Friends of Brown Deer Park is one of CES's Service Learning agencies that provides real-world learning to introductionary CES course students. Many of these students are non-CES majors, yet remark on how valuable this first-hand experience is, exposing them to local and regional environmental conservation issues. Service Learning is a highlight for many students at UWM, which is setup through UWM Center Student Experience and Talent.

10/20/2025

A great friend of CES, Jim Reinartz has been documenting and studying the Cedarburg Bog for decades. Recent heavy rainfalls provide evidence of the value of our natural waterways.

Tremendous Value of Wetlands in the Landscape Jim Reinartz, FOCB President Just a couple of photographs tell a very powerful story of the role ...

10/19/2025

Fall is a busy time! We kicked off the semester with a big Welcome Event at the Urban Ecology Center and have students engaged with multiple community partners. Check back over the coming weeks as we post more highlights! Here’s a glimpse…

08/16/2025

Two recent CES program alumni joined this cohort for the summer. Congratulations to all of those who are wrapping up internships and field work! Share your stories with us!