Project Understory

CWES graduate assistant Sarah Wood shares a chance encounter with a forest bird that opens up a whole new world to her in the outdoors. 

Working as a camp counselor in Wolf Ridge Environmental Center, Nate was lucky to receive a day off on his 18th birthday. Taking the day for himself, he soon finds that his solo stroll in the woods turns to an interesting interaction with a mama and her cubs. As Nate mentions, make sure you know what wildlife are in your area before your next walk! 

We're back with Season 5 of Project Understory! 

Join Maverick as his adventure with jets and magical donuts bring his senses to life, but in the end, he realizes nature conquers all. 

Some of you may have an experience that changed your life - and for the better. Join Lauryn as she shares how making a trip to Yellowstone National Park secured her future in the career and world of environmental education. 

As a Wilderness Guide, you never know what can be right around the next bend. Listen in on Clarah's exhilarating  story while on the Namekagon River in northern Wisconsin! 

If you haven't been to Hayward, WI yet, put it on your list! Maddie shares a memory while fishing with her Dad - a story where the fishing is too good to be true, with a little help from the sky. 

In this podcast, Lauren shares how a even a smaller critter like a squirrel can make make an impact on your nature experience - and get your heart racing, too! 

Sometimes it's the experience that makes you grow as a person, and it all could start with someone that gives you that extra push that allows you to grow as a individual. Delaney explains how her Grandpa's love and support helped push her to her career path in Environmental Education today. 

Katie shares her experience of hunting her first white-tail deer in Iowa, showcasing that being patient is worth the wait. 

Rheya shares how, even a lost opportunity in a solo hunting adventure, nature can give you a different perspective to gain memorable experiences.