Webinar
The Wisconsin Pineries Mission 1841-1845
Virtual Zoom WebinarMary Jurgaitis, a researcher and spokesperson of Honoring the Mormon Loggers of the Wisconsin Pineries Mission 1841-1845, will share the story of how a group of people built the foundation…
Taking the Long View: Fire, Climate Change & Forest Resilience in the Lake States
Virtual Zoom WebinarHistorically fire was central in creating and maintaining an array of native communities in the Lake States and fire remains a critical management tool. Much of what we know of…
Opening the Door: The Ghost Ports of Door County
Virtual Zoom WebinarDoor County is renowned for its scenic and stunning coastlines. In the 19th century, what would become Wisconsin’s tourist playground was the scene of a bustling timber industry, with nearly…
James Plunkett, Forestry, and the 10th Engineers in World War I
Virtual Zoom WebinarFrom a set of postcards from 1917-1918 found in an attic in Manitowish, Wisconsin comes the story of a young lumberjack who was recruited to serve in the 10th Engineers…
Fuel for Wisconsin’s Charcoal Iron Industry
Virtual Zoom WebinarCharcoal is a traditional forest product and once was a crucial part of Wisconsin’s economy, providing fuel for many of the state’s iron furnaces. Production occurred in pits and kilns,…
Researching and Sharing Forest History with Recollection Wisconsin
Virtual Zoom WebinarJoin us to learn more about Recollection Wisconsin, a centralized search and access portal for sharing the digital collections of over 260 partner organizations around the state of Wisconsin. With…