Learn how you can volunteer, contribute data, or join ongoing conversations to help guide our research. See more details below, and please reach out with any questions!
Historical Ecology Project
Drawing from a long tradition of conservation and research in the Baraboo Hills we are compiling a historical ecology dataset to place today’s observations within a longer ecological context. If you have field notes, species records, or other materials you’d be willing to contribute, we would love to hear from you. We are also seeking volunteers to help digitize historical information into a searchable, open-access database.
Science & Land Stewardship
The Anthropocene is a time of rapid change for landscapes, natural communities, and species. While many of these shifts are driven by habitat loss, climate disruption, and declining biodiversity, there are also hopeful stories—of people working together to restore and care for the places they love. Our goal is to ensure that our research helps inform land management decisions in the Baraboo Hills and beyond, supporting the long-term health of wild species and ecosystems. We believe science is most meaningful when it is guided by questions that matter to conservationists, landowners, and land managers.
This year, we will begin a series of conversations with land stewards across the Baraboo Hills to help shape our research priorities for the coming years. Together, we aim to align our work with the region’s most pressing conservation needs. Send us an email to join the conservation (bhrcollective@gmail.com).
Field Ecology Volunteers
BHERC is seeking volunteers to help collect long term data across our study area. Volunteers will learn field techniques including bird banding, insect surveying, bioacoustic monitoring, and plant identification. No prior experience necessary! You will need your own transportation to study sites, but mileage will be reimbursed.
To learn more, please email us (bhrcollective@gmail.com) explaining a bit about your interest and background in ecology and availability during the field season. We look forward to hearing from you!
