News Blog - Welty Environmental Center

Big Hill Prairie Restoration Update

September 24, 2020

Today’s post is a compilation of Big Hill Prairie restoration reports provided by The Rock County Conservationists.

Welty’s Beloit Science Scavenger Hunt! #WiSciFest

September 22, 2020

Welcome to Welty's Beloit Science Scavenger Hunt! This event is part of the 2020 Wisconsin Science Festival, October 15-18.

The Value of Getting Outside in 2020

September 17, 2020

I am outdoorsy, and this impulse pushed me to expand my COVID-19 comfort zone and offer a limited Welty camp experience this summer.

WE DID IT…323 miles (519 km) along the Rock River!

September 11, 2020

71 people went 323 miles (519 km) for Welty's Rock River 5k, but we're going to go a little farther, and you could join us!

Meet Faraas Mannan, our 5k Logo designer

August 27, 2020

I interviewed Faraas Manaad of Angus Young, who designed the 5k logo and bandana. I wanted to hear about his design process and what he was trying to capture with the imagery he chose for the logo.