Walking the Great Wisconsin Glacier

Celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival with the library and the Ice Age Trail! The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath highlighting the landscape features left behind by the Great Wisconsin Glacier as it traveled through some of the state’s most scenic wildlands. The trail is entirely within Wisconsin and is one of … Continued

Fermentology 101

Learn the science and history of fermentation and how to make sauerkraut. Free samples!

Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at 608 Brewing

Join for a pint and a night of learning, activities, and good cheer at 608 Brewing on October 16 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks, and participate in trivia, bingo, and more! This event is in-person, and no registration is necessary. Topics include: Keith Poulsen: Is “I grew up on a farm” … Continued

CamRock Beer Cellar Celebration and Luminary Hike

Join Dane County Parks to celebrate the completed restoration of the historic Beer Cellar at CamRock County Park. This open house style event will be located at the beer cave entrance. Stop by anytime during the event to enjoy some “stone soup” (a soup made from the collective contributions of a number of volunteers) and … Continued

Group Painting at Oneida Community Library

Description: 3 Sisters Themed Group Painting Activities: Join us for a fun group painting session at the library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Materials provided. Unleash your creativity, make new friends, and take home your masterpiece! Space Limited!

Nitrogen Plot Field Day

Learn about the effects of different nitrogen rates on corn and more! 6 Rates of Nitrogen applied in three replicates on a corn field at the Green County Farm. The rates are zero, 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 units of nitrogen. This will be a chance for the public to see the corn plants … Continued

Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at Badger State Brewing

Join for a pint and a night of learning, activities, and good cheer at Badger State Brewing on October 15 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks, and participate in trivia, bingo, and more! This event is in-person, and no registration is necessary. Tom Zinnen: Changing Colors in the Spectrum of Biotechnology & … Continued

Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at Amorphic Beer

Join for a pint and a night of learning, activities, and good cheer at Amorphic Beer on October 15 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks, and participate in trivia, bingo, and more! This event is in-person, and no registration is necessary. Michaela Hoffelmeyer: LGBTQ+ Farmers Shelby Ellison: Collecting Cannabis through Citizen Scientist … Continued

Science on Tap: The Formation of Sea Caves in the Apostle Islands

Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, or good company as you listen to a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion. On October 15th at 6:30pm at the Deep Water Alley in Ashland, WI, Dr. Tom … Continued

Sharing Stories and Building Community in the Local Food System

In this event, we’ll explore the Wisconsin Science Festival theme of agriculture by examining the impact of telling the story of our local food producers on our food systems. We’re told that sharing stories helps connect us, but is there any science behind that? In fact, there is! In honor of the Wisconsin Science Festival … Continued

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