Join us and become a Pond Pal!
We launched a new community science program centered on small waterbodies around Madison in Summer 2022. Our goals are to connect people with shared interests in hands-on scientific study, and to grow our knowledge around water quality and conservation of these resources. Data collected will add to our ongoing limnology research and eventually become available to the public.
We are looking for more community members who are interested in participating in science on local ponds on a regular basis.
Current volunteers can go here for useful info and to upload data.
We launched a new community science program centered on small waterbodies around Madison in Summer 2022. Our goals are to connect people with shared interests in hands-on scientific study, and to grow our knowledge around water quality and conservation of these resources. Data collected will add to our ongoing limnology research and eventually become available to the public.
We are looking for more community members who are interested in participating in science on local ponds on a regular basis.
- Become an active water steward
- No former scientific knowledge required
- Training, monitoring materials, equipment, and sites will be provided
- Looking for monthly commitment of ~1 hour per monitoring visit
Current volunteers can go here for useful info and to upload data.
Measuring chlorophyll at Lakeview Pond.
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Making observations at Orchid Heights Pond.
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Collecting water on Tiedeman's Pond.
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Events:
2024
2023
Pond Exploration Days
Join us at various parks around the Madison area this summer to learn more about local ponds and water through fun demonstrations and hands-on activities! Plus, you can learn about how to get more engaged with local ponds and our watersheds. Practice being a limnologist with the whole family and explore science equipment and cool organisms.
These events are free and open to everyone!
Details:
Elver Park (Madison): Saturday, June 4 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
McKee Farms Park (Fitchburg): Saturday, June 18 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lakeview Park (Middleton): Friday, July 8 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CWMN Volunteer Training Workshop
Details: Center for Limnology, UW Madison
Saturday, August 27 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2024
- CWMN Presentation with the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy: March 21 6:00 pm at the Middleton Public Library
- CWMN Volunteer Spring Meeting: Thursday, May 2 6:30 pm
2023
- Tiedeman's Pond Exploration Day: Saturday, August 12 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Lakeview Pond Exploration Day for Madison Homeschool Co-op: Friday, June 9 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Volunteer Spring Data Meeting: Saturday, May 13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pond Exploration Days
Join us at various parks around the Madison area this summer to learn more about local ponds and water through fun demonstrations and hands-on activities! Plus, you can learn about how to get more engaged with local ponds and our watersheds. Practice being a limnologist with the whole family and explore science equipment and cool organisms.
These events are free and open to everyone!
Details:
Elver Park (Madison): Saturday, June 4 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
McKee Farms Park (Fitchburg): Saturday, June 18 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lakeview Park (Middleton): Friday, July 8 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CWMN Volunteer Training Workshop
Details: Center for Limnology, UW Madison
Saturday, August 27 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Elver Park pond explorers.
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McKee Farms Park pond explorers.
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Lakeview Park pond explorers.
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CWMN volunteer workshop.
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