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“Timber!” A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land
Virtual Zoom WebinarA presentation about the book "Timber!" by Susan Apps-Bodilly and co-written with Jerry Apps. This book, suitable for young readers and people of all ages, recounts the history of logging in the Midwest through the era of reforestation. The book also includes ways to appreciate and care for our forest lands today. Susan will also…
Wolves in Wisconsin
Virtual Zoom WebinarJoin wildlife biologist Richard P. Thiel for an engaging exploration of Wisconsin’s wolves—past and present. This presentation will trace the natural history of the species, examine the ecological principles of predation specific to wolves, and offer a thoughtful overview of wolf management in Wisconsin. Beginning with the bounty era of the 1920s–1950s, Thiel will illuminate…
The Chainsaw: The Most Versatile Power Tool in the World
Virtual Zoom WebinarThis presentation explores how the chainsaw revolutionized the logging industry and found its way out of the forests. Loggers were the first to acquire chainsaws for personal use around their farms and homesteads. As the tool was refined over the years, it was adopted for other uses in art, war, sport, conservation, entertainment, and numerous…