Nibbles n' Knowledge: Exploring Tiny Worlds- Zooplankton with Carol Warden

04/09/2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT

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Admission

Free - Volunteer (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
$14.00 - Member
$17.00 - Non-Member
$20.00 - Walk-In

Location

Lodge

Summary

Join us for our evening programs, where you can dive into diverse environmental topics while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. These sessions are led by knowledgeable guest lecturers and Discovery Center staff, making them a perfect way to wind down after a busy day. Whether you prefer a laid-back learning experience or an interactive session, each program promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Don't miss out on the chance to socialize and have fun while expanding your understanding of our planet!

Description

Step into the miniature marvels of nature! From the velvety green carpets of moss to the intricate patterns of lichens and the drifting beauty of zooplankton—this program series reveals the unseen worlds that keep our landscapes alive. Discover how these tiny forms weave together the fabric of the natural world.

Join us for this special Nibbles n' Knowledge program launching our Tiny Worlds program series as we welcome Carol Warden, from UW-Madison's Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station to discuss zooplankton, microscopic animals that live adrift in our freshwater lakes.
We all know the familiar animals in our lakes; fish, turtles, bugs, ducks, and otters just to name a few. But our lakes are filled with tiny animals called zooplankton and so many of us don’t even know are there. We need a microscope to see them. They may be tiny but their importance is huge.

Carol Warden is a limnologist at UW Trout Lake Station. She works with the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program collecting, identifying, and analyzing zooplankton year-round. The LTER zooplankton dataset is forty-five years running!

We will serve light appetizers and have a cash bar from 5:00 - 6:00 pm, presentation will run from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Registration required by noon on 4/7/26. Program is held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center Main Lodge. $17/Non-Member, $14/Member and $20 at the door for anyone who has not pre-registered. Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Volunteer discounts are available for Volunteers who sign up in advance through our I-Volunteer database. If you would like to bring food, please claim a food slot on I-Volunteer so we can plan quantities and avoid food waste! Walk-Ins who bring food but are not registered in I-Volunteer will not receive the reduced admission fee. If you need assistance to sign up as a Volunteer in I-Volunteer, please contact Emily at: emily@discoverycenter.net

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