Project Understory
Project Understory
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
Project Understory is a personal, non-fiction, story-based podcast brought to you by the students, faculty, and friends of the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, a field station for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. Forests have layers, from the sun-bathed upper canopy, to the dappled understory, to the deeply shaded forest floor. So also, our adventures in the outdoors are multi-layered and complex. Here, we strive to tell stories of not just what happened to us in the wilds, but what it meant and how it changed us. We hope our adventures will inspire you as well, to head for the woods and find your own Understory.
Too Close for Comfort
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! 
Dec 14, 2023
11 min
Peak Memories
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. 
Dec 11, 2023
11 min
Yellowstone: Making a Lasting Impact
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. 
May 18, 2023
7 min
Not All Camping Trips Go as Planned
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! 
May 5, 2023
9 min
Reeling in Rain
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. 
May 5, 2023
5 min
A Squirrely Experience
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! 
May 5, 2023
7 min
Love for Nature
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. 
May 4, 2023
11 min
The Reward of Patience
Katie shares her experience of hunting her first white-tail deer in Iowa, showcasing that being patient is worth the wait. 
May 3, 2023
12 min
Buck Up
Rheya shares how, even a lost opportunity in a solo hunting adventure, nature can give you a different perspective to gain memorable experiences. 
May 3, 2023
13 min
The Magic of Hope
Join Jordan as she takes you through an experience while at Disney that restored her hope in the importance and magic of pursing Wildlife Education. 
Apr 4, 2023
16 min
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