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An Exploratory Study of How a Community Involvement Program Can Benefit Both Schmeeckle Reserve and Potential Participants
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2013-05)
This research aimed to explore how a community involvement program can meet the needs of Schmeeckle Reserve and address the motivations and barriers to involvement among potential participants. Schmeeckle Reserve, a 280-acre ...
License to ILL: Do Patrons Rely on Interlibrary Loan Too Much?
(Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians, 2019-04-18)
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Library fills nearly half of its interlibrary-loan article requests internally. The library owns the article, but the patron can’t — or won’t — find it. Is this problematic or positive? ...
The Effects of Stream Shading on Temperature and Oxygen Dynamics in a Eutrophic Stream
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Abstract Headwater streams with a forested riparian zone and canopy cover have regulated stream temperatures and stream ecosystem metabolism because of shading. Agricultural practices have dramatically altered riparian ...
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Intergenerational Nature-Based Programs at Schmeeckle Reserve
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Natural and cultural history programs serve as a learning tool and social outlet for
visitors, yet the Stevens Point, WI area does not have many available during summer
months. Schmeeckle Reserve, a natural area ...
Geographic Information Systems-Based Analysis of Aquaculture Ventures in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-11)
In the last several decades, longevity of aquaculture businesses has been sporadic
throughout Wisconsin. Part of the problem centers on the inability to target ideal farm
locations as well as ascertaining all the key ...
Perceptions of using School Grounds to Provide Outdoor Experiences in Wisconsin's Green and Healthy Schools
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-06)
Outdoor experiences have been found to positively benefit schools by increasing student health, improving academic performance, and supporting behavior management. However, when trying to decide the best way to approach ...
Occupancy and Maternity Roost Selection of Northern Long-Eared Bats in the Lake States Region
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Among the bat species most impacted by White-nose Syndrome (hereafter; WNS) is the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), which has resulted in its recent listing as federally threatened under the Endangered ...
Inclusion and Accessibility at Nature Sites: Environmental Education, Recreation and Beyond
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
One in five Americans has a disability and people with disabilities are the fastest growing
subgroup in U.S. population. Despite the growing body of research in related fields, nature
specific data are limited. The ...
Greening Our Minds: Benefits of Nature for Health and Creativity
(Project Central, 2019-04-16)
This presentation was delivered to psychology classes at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University and V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University in Kyiv and Poltava, Ukraine, in April 2019. The presentation discusses the ...
Forestry Programs in the U.S. and Current Changes in Forestry Management
(Project Central, 2019-04-25)
Forests hold a special place for most Belarusians as sources of food, fuel, material products, and respite from everyday life. This presentation, given in April 2019 to a class in forestry at the Belarusian State Technological ...