Central Wisconsin Environmental Station

10/03/2025

Our main entrance sign got a facelift!

09/29/2025

Looking for part-time work? We are looking for you! CWES has part-time hourly work in our Food Service department including lunch shifts during the school day and occasional evening and weekend shifts. Email cwes@uwsp.edu or call for more information!

09/17/2025

Keep your CWES Stories rolling in! We want to hear from everyone who has been impacted by CWES in the past 50 years.

Follow this link to share your story with us!
https://uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TEBNwbo7QTfS62

09/04/2025

We have switched to school mode, but we still enjoy reminiscing on all the memories from this summer! If you want to see some of those experiences, check out our Summer Camp 2025 playlist:

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08/28/2025

We are collecting your stories and memories from the past 50 years! Follow this link to share your story with us!
https://uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TEBNwbo7QTfS62

08/15/2025

Strike! The summer camp staff took a break from the trails to hit the lanes and celebrate an amazing summer season. We spared no fun, and we will miss all those moving on to their next adventure.

07/29/2025

We spotted a beautiful monarch butterfly eclosing during our Outdoor Skills summer camp today. Great find Adasyn 🦋 👀

07/15/2025

Team tower building, fire building, tree climbing, canoe rescues, and archery balance out the individual morning and afternoon runs, creating an amazing experience for our SPASH/Memorial boys cross country camp at CWES!

07/14/2025

It doesn't get much more official than a letter from the Governor!

07/07/2025

I visited Interstate State Parks in Wisconsin and Minnesota and had the pleasure of seeing Jenny Webster in action as the park naturalist! Jenny is a UWSP alum and former CWES graduate student who has been with the Minnesota park for over 15 years. It’s inspiring to see our Environmental Education and Interpretation program so well represented!

06/30/2025

If you love CWES and Sunset Lake, think about joining the Sunset Lake Association!

🌅 Welcome to the Sunset Lake Association! 🌿

Nestled in the heart of Portage County, Sunset Lake has always been more than just a body of water—it’s a place where memories are made, nature is cherished, and community thrives. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce the Sunset Lake Association, a group dedicated to preserving this precious lake for generations to come.
Our mission is simple but powerful: To protect the health, natural beauty, ecological balance, and recreational joy of Sunset Lake. We’re committed to safeguarding water quality, preventing invasive species, encouraging responsible boating and fishing, and fostering a shared sense of stewardship among everyone who enjoys this special place.

Whether you live nearby, visit often, or simply love what Sunset Lake represents, we invite you to join us. Together, we can keep our lake thriving—today, tomorrow, and always.

💧 Follow along for updates, events, and ways to get involved. Let’s keep Sunset Lake beautiful and brimming with life—for all who come to visit its shores or call it home.

06/20/2025

We had an amazing camp at CWES this week!

The camp focused on showing students the various career paths available to them.

STORY:
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/06/20/skills-camp-held-wisconsin-forestry-center-high-school-students/