Herbarium Outreach
Let's Grow
Together
Don't just observe—contribute!
Working together isn't just a benefit in the lives of plants. It's also incredibly important for our work here at the Herbarium. You can come along on walking tours, exploring more about the world around us with our plant experts. You can also peruse through our collection. Or get help identifying plants that can facilitate your own research. Whatever you want to do, we'll grow together. To get the most up-to-date info about programs and activities, follow us on social media.
Walking Tours
Encounter a wort in the wild! Come along with our experts and learn by their side as you explore NE Wisconsin.
Identification Workshops
Get hands-on help in field workshops identifying plants and unique natural plant communities in our area.
Collection Tours
Get a hands on look at our collection that includes more than 45,000 vascular plant vouchers.
Meet a
Phoenix
"Keir Wefferling is an amazing botanist. I first met him on a walk at Toft Point in the summer of 2021. He was like a lad in a toy shop, excited with this new environment. Every plant was interesting to him since he spent much of time on the West Coast. So much was new but he was truly fascinated with this discovery process. He shared that enthusiasm with our Toft Point Trail Docents and with my Mycology class on hikes at Toft Point. His bryophyte workshops at The Ridges helped citizens and naturalists learn how to examine these tiny plants. He did all this with great kindness and patience to everybody."
Charlotte Lukes
Local Conservationist
Walk With Us
Keir Wefferling, Herbarium curator, often leads walking tours, identification workshops and collection tours. If you want to learn more about how to work with the herbarium, he can help!