Summary

(FULL) Wisconsin Indian Ethnobotany

Aug. 23, 2015  9 a.m.-noon

Lee Olsen has been teaching Ethnobotany of the Western Great Lakes for over 30 years and is famous for his work and knowledge in that area. On a walk in the Cedarburg Bog and its wooded islands, Lee will show a wide variety of plants used for food, medicine, & technology; and he will demonstrate some native plant use skills. We will see beautiful samples of native art made from birch, cedar, tamarack, and Black Ash — all species found in our wetland.

 

***This event is FULL.  To be added to the wait list please register for “WAITLIST 8/23/25 Ethnobotany” or email us at Bogfriends@gmail.com***

Location

Natural History Workshops

The UWM Field Station located at the Cedarburg Bog offers a series of natural history workshops. These classes offer a unique opportunity to explore focused topics in natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. Hands-on field and laboratory investigations teach ecology, evolution, use of taxonomic keys, and techniques.
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