News Blog

Fire in the Wisconsin Northwoods

April 1, 2022

Prescribed fire is an effective management tool that is characterized by a controlled, low-intensity fire that is only applied to an area under set conditions.

Divert Your Food Waste Stream–with a Compost Bin!

March 24, 2022

These invasive pests are back, sporting a new name, thanks to the Entomological Society of America: Spongy Moth.

New Name, Old Foe; Battling Spongy Moths at Big Hill Park

March 10, 2022

These invasive pests are back, sporting a new name, thanks to the Entomological Society of America: Spongy Moth.

Meet WELCOME intern Raven Regenold

March 2, 2022

For my project, I will go to tributaries of the Rock River to study what macroinvertebrates are present and testing the nitrates in the water.

Meet WELCOME intern Liam Flanagan

February 23, 2022

I'm interested in studying the different particle sizes in different types of soil in each ecosystem here at Big Hill Park.