Wednesday, February 19

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Wisconsin

Dr. Joshua Kapfer, Associate Professor at UW-Whitewater, Department of Biological Sciences

 

Join us in welcoming Dr. Kapfer, a certified wildlife biologist, as he will highlight our local frogs, toads, turtles, snakes and salamanders soon to awaken with the return of spring.  Joshua’s interest in herptiles has a connection to Sauk County, and his research is intended to inform the conservation of these uncommon species.

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Sponsored by: Terrence & Barbara McCormick, The Village Booksmith

 

Wednesday, March 5

Effigy Mounds of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway

Mark E. Cupp, Executive Director Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board

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Mark is one of the leading experts on locations of Native American mound sites in the lower Wisconsin River valley. He hopes to educate youth and adults about the prehistory of SW Wisconsin and the interaction between Native Americans, European explorers, and Euro-American settlement of the region. Expect to hear ideas on how we can preserve and protect our cultural sites in and around the Baraboo Range.

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Sponsored by: Hiroshi & Arlene Kanno, MSA Professional Services, Mary-Luckhardt-Klemm

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Wednesday, March 19

Journey to Mongolia with the International Crane Foundation

Dr. Robert Rolley and Dr. Karen Mesmer, Career Biologists and BRPA Members

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Join our intrepid travelers Robert and Karen for an evening recounting their 2024 adventure to the land of the eternal blue skies. Learn about this exotic country and the work ICF has been doing together with their Mongolian colleagues to conserve five species of cranes and other wildlife.  The wetlands that cranes depend on are shared with thousands of sheep and goats and the nomadic people. Bonus: It’s our pizza party night.

Sponsored by: Ursula Muehllehner, Cross, Jenks, Mercer & Maffei Law Firm

 

Major funding for the series is provided by the Rotary Club of Baraboo and members of BRPA. This event is cosponsored by the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue in Baraboo, where all  lectures will be held.  For more information email brange@baraboorange.org or call 355-7512 . Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm for cookies and coffee, talks start