BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221819@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T110000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Esther Stewart. This is a free\, in-person talk host ed on August 15\, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Cambridge Community Library in Cambr idge\, WI. No registration necessary for this event. This talk will not be held virtually. \n\nMore than 450 million years ago a shallow tropical se a covered most of southern Wisconsin. In this talk we’ll look for eviden ce for this ancient sea in rocks from your backyard. Feel free to bring yo ur favorite rock sample!\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/17cPjPzjYm/ LOCATION:101 Spring Water Alley\, Cambridge\, WI 53523 SUMMARY:"A Wisconsin Tropical Sea – Clues of Wisconsin’s Ancient Past a s Told by the Rocks in Your Backyard" URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/17cPjPzjYm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221818@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T210000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Zach Lewis. This is a free\, in-person rain or shine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 15\, 2026 at 8:00 PM by Mirro r Lake State Park in Baraboo\, WI. No registration necessary to attend. Pl ease contact The Friends of Mirror Lake State Park website: (https://frien dsofmirrorlake.org/) or the park office at 608-254-2333 with weather or ca ncellation concerns.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\n URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FqF77CgBu/ LOCATION:E10320 Fern Dell Rd\, Baraboo\, WI 53913 SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Mirror Lake State Pa rk in Baraboo\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1FqF77CgBu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:222398@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T193000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Annie Triantafillides. Join graduate student Annie Tr iantafillides on August 19\, 2026 at 6:30 PM as she discusses astrology fr om an astronomer's point of view. Enjoy drinks\, bingo\, trivia\, and priz es at this Badgers on Tap event hosted by Cielo in Madison\, WI!\n\nCONTAC T: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/ share/1BPBBjwrVc/ LOCATION:118 State St\, Madison\, WI 53703 SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: "Astrology: An Astronomer's POV" at Cielo in Madiso n\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1BPBBjwrVc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:222415@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T210000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Erin Motherway. This is a free\, in-person rain or sh ine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 21\, 2026 at 8:00 PM by Wh itefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay\, WI. No registration required.\n A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk a nd slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters\, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy to pics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed.\n\nCONTACT: 263-77 93\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FM 2Rg6APd/ LOCATION:3275 Clark Lake Rd\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI 54235-7904\, United States SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Whitefish Dunes Stat e Park in Sturgeon Bay\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1FM2Rg6APd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221897@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T213000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jodie Kiyokawa. This is a free\, in-person\, rain or shine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 21\, 2026 at 8:30 PM by Copper Falls State Park in Mellen\, WI. There is no registration necessar y for this event.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL : https://www.facebook.com/share/1Grf79VSAG/ LOCATION:36764 Copper Falls Mellen\, WI 54546 SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Copper Falls State P ark in Mellen\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Grf79VSAG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221572@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T213000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Abygail Waggoner. This is a free\, in-person Universe in the Park event hosted on August 22\, 2026 at 8:30 PM by Northern Highl and-American Legion State Forest. No registration necessary. This talk wil l not be held virtually.\nA typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters\, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently dis cussed.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https:// www.facebook.com/share/18f73Zcgj1/ LOCATION:3389 Crystal Lake Rd\, Boulder Junction\, WI 54512\, United States SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk in Boulder Junction\, W I URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/18f73Zcgj1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221570@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T220000 DESCRIPTION:Presenters Max Kroft and Talia O'Shea. This is a free\, in-pers on rain or shine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 22\, 2026 at 9:00 PM by Buckhorn State Park in Necedah\, WI. More information to come o n registration. This talk will not be held virtually.\nA typical UitP sess ion begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters\, they u sually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astron omical news is frequently discussed.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uw mad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Djb3ZUvbx/ LOCATION: W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave\, Necedah\, WI\, United States\, 54646 SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk in Necedah\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Djb3ZUvbx/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:220036@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T110000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bradley Bolling. This is a free\, in-person event ho sted on August 26th\, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST by Monona Senior Center in Mono na\, WI. To register for this event\, call (608)-222-3415. This event will not be available virtually.\nCan foods prevent inflammation? Presenter Br adley Bolling will discuss the significance of inflammation to the develop ment of chronic disease and the depth of evidence from research studies ab out diet and immune health.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc. edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G5ihvzui4/ LOCATION:1011 Nichols Rd\, Monona\, WI 53716-2530\, United States SUMMARY:"Diet and Chronic Inflammation": In-Person Badger Talk in Monona\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1G5ihvzui4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221703@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T113000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Tom Broman. This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on August 26\, 2026 at 10:30 AM by the Janesville Senior Activity Center in Janesville\, WI. More info to come on registration. This talk will not be available virtually.\nTom Broman was co-director of Wisconsin 101\, the pu blic history project which was the essence of a state-wide project for pub lic engagement. The project uses objects as the centerpieces if local hist ories from all around our state.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMrJv4SWt/ LOCATION:69 S Water St\, Janesville\, WI 53545-3935\, United States SUMMARY:"Wisconsin 101: Doing Local History with Objects": In-Person Badger Talk in Janesville\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMrJv4SWt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221898@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T134500 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bonnie Nuttkinson. This is a free\, in-person talk h osted on August 27\, 2026 at 12:45 PM by Fond du Lac County Dementia Care Network in Fond du Lac\, WI. Please register for this event via this form: (https://form.jotform.com/251205117975153). There will not be a virtual o ption for this event.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\ nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JF3hrZEmD/ LOCATION: N6717 Streblow Dr\, Fond du Lac\, WI 54937 SUMMARY:"The Continuum of Caregiving: Navigating Every Phase": In-Person Ba dger Talk in Fond du Lac\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1JF3hrZEmD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221961@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: David Mickelson. This is a free\, in-person talk hos ted on August 27\, 2026 at 6:30 PM by Ruth Culver Community Library in Pra irie du Sac\, WI. There is no registration necessary for this event. This talk will not be held virtually.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gJeVtNNP/ LOCATION:540 Water St Prairie du Sac\, WI 53578 SUMMARY:"Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail": In-Person Badger Ta lk in Prairie du Sac\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/18gJeVtNNP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:222401@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Alejandra Lopez Holguin. This is a free\, in-person r ain or shine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 28\, 2026 at 8:00 PM by the Perrot State Park in Trempealeau\, WI. No registration required . Call (608)-534-6409 with any questions.\nA typical UitP session begins j ust after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters\, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQa9Qj5zY/ LOCATION:W26247 Sullivan Rd\, Trempealeau\, WI 54661-7253\, United States SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Perrot State Park in Trempealeau\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQa9Qj5zY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221899@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T203000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: James Lattis. This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on August 29\, 2026 at 7:30 PM by The Friends of Copper Falls State Park\ , Inc. in Mellen\, WI. There is no registration necessary for this event. There will not be a virtual option.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwm ad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NRe7mCNsM/ LOCATION:36764 Copper Falls Mellen\, WI 54546 SUMMARY:"Eyes on the Skies: The Current Night Sky\, What to Watch for\, How to Observe it": Mellen\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1NRe7mCNsM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:222516@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Grace Wilkinson. This is a free\, virtual talk hosted on August 31\, 2026 at 6:00 PM by Milwaukee Public Library. Please use th is link to register for the talk: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../S4fb7 uuaS3y6EljqTCaacQ...\nSevere algal blooms threaten both ecosystem and huma n health. With climate change and other disturbances intensifying\, it’s reasonable to assume that algal blooms are getting worse. I’ll discuss the surprising trends in algal blooms from lakes around the Midwest and wh at’s driving that change—bot\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1cKXLKxsZ7/\n\nONLINE: htt ps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xB4LKusPSfmbGAatkEH_9w?_x_zm_rtai d=8mH4PR2aS_i2v8Pz4TrEbQ.1783962794658.195eef08b4efb10950b74ee496282aab&_x _zm_rhtaid=333#/registration LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:"Are Algal Blooms Getting Worse?": Virtual Badger Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1cKXLKxsZ7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:220293@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T190000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Steve Ackerman. Join presenter Steve Ackerman on Sept ember 2\, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT as he discusses the storm that sank the Edmu nd Fitzgerald and how it led to improvements in weather forecasting. Enjoy drinks\, trivia\, bingo\, and cool prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at Tardigrade's Bookshelf in Appleton\, WI!\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertal ks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K8akGSMay/ LOCATION:501 N Richmond St\, Appleton\, WI 54911-4674\, United States SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: The Edmund Fitzgerald Storm - A Case Study in Impro ved Weather Forecasting in Appleton\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1K8akGSMay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:222426@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T200000 DESCRIPTION:Presenters Cynthia Pryde-Aguilar and Calyssa Huff. Join present ers Cynthia Pryde-Aguilar and Calyssa Huff on September 2\, 2026 at 7:00 P M as they discuss microbiology. Enjoy fun drinks\, bingo\, trivia\, and co ol prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at The Rigby in Madison\, WI!\n\nCO NTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook. com/share/1D9kEbytN2/ LOCATION:119 E Main St\, Madison\, WI 53703 SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: Microbiology Night at The Rigby in Madison\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9kEbytN2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221900@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T193000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcus Cederstrom. This is a free\, in-person talk h osted on September 3\, 2026 at 6:30 PM by Kenosha County Association for H ome and Community Education in Bristol\, WI. There is no registration nece ssary for this event. This talk will not be held virtually.\n\nCONTACT: 26 3-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share /1NtR7C26J9/ LOCATION:19600 75th St\, Bristol\, WI 53104 SUMMARY:"Nordic Food and Fun During the Holiday Season": In-Person Badger T alk in Bristol\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1NtR7C26J9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221963@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T130000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Larry Nesper. This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on September 5\, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sheboygan County Museum in Sheboygan \, WI. Registration is required. More information to come. This event will not be available virtually. \n\nBYO lunch and learn about the Wisconsin T ribal Judges Association made up of all eleven federally recognized tribes in the state. Better understand the power of tribes and their cooperation within Wisconsin in this Badger Talk with Professor Larry Nesper.\n\nCONT ACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.co m/share/1XmMmqQ3Kc/ LOCATION:3110 Erie Ave\, Sheboygan\, WI 53081 SUMMARY:"First Peoples of Wisconsin: Tribal Courts": In-Person Lunch & Lear n Badger Talk in Sheboygan\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1XmMmqQ3Kc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221970@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T203000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jodie Kiyokawa. This is a free\, in-person\, rain or shine event hosted on September 5\, 2026 at 7:30 PM by Kohler-Andrae Stat e Park in Sheboygan\, WI. There is no registration necessary for this even t. You may email Phyllis.Mckenzie@wisconsin.gov or call the Park Office at 920-451-4080 for park information and weather concerns.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7 793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1X zXSBifjv/ LOCATION:900 Sanderling Ln Sheboygan\, WI 53081 SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1XzXSBifjv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T122117 UID:221968@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T204500 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alejandra Lopez Holguin. This is a free\, in-person\ , rain or shine event hosted on September 5\, 2026 at 7:45 PM by Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek\, WI. There is no registration necessary for thi s event. This talk will not be held virtually. You may call 920-868-3258 o r email jennifer.birkholz@wisconsin.gov for park information and weather c oncerns.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https:/ /www.facebook.com/share/1DzbRUZeQS/ LOCATION: 9462 Shore Rd\, Fish Creek\, WI 54212 SUMMARY:Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzbRUZeQS/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR