Natural Resources

For more than 50 years, 160 acres of land located at a bend in the road just south of Hortonville was cultivated into a wooded oasis. Its owner’s wish was for this cherished  place to be preserved and inspire future stewards of the outdoors. A connection to the FVTC Foundation was made and in December

Students in the Natural Resources Technician program remain in high demand, with career opportunities extending well beyond traditional employers. Paul Groell, department chair of Natural Resources was recently interviewed on WHBY’s Focus on Careers. During the interview, Paul gave listeners an inside look at what kinds of careers opportunities open up with an associate degree

Located 15 miles from FVTC’s Appleton campus, at a bend in the road just south of Hortonville, 160 acres of land teems with life. Ponds, meadows and lush native habitats support a variety of wildlife and plants. This spot has been a well-loved refuge for more than 50 years, and in January 2026, it was

Just days into the new semester, Natural Resources Technician students traded their desks for nature’s classroom: the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area in Manitowoc County. Arriving before dawn, students in Wildlife Management class joined forces with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to assist with its annual waterfowl banding efforts. The hands-on experience is more

With dry weather and dangerous winds threatening to trigger another round of wildfires, more than 15,000 first responders—including firefighters from around the U.S., Canada and Mexico—are battling fires that broke out in the Los Angeles area last week. Wildland Fire and Natural Resources instructor Jon Kellermann is watching the developments closely and knows the plan

Career Program: Natural ResourcesOriginally From: SobieskiCurrent Residence: SobieskiYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to study Natural Resources because I am happiest when I am out in nature. I feel as though you should choose a career path in which you truly enjoy what you do every day. What are you learning about

Career Program: Natural Resources TechnicianOriginally From: Fond du LacCurrent Residence: Fond du LacAge: 21Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022-Spring 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? I have always been fascinated by the natural world; I feel compelled to use my passion to be a steward of our natural resources for the glory of God and the

Natural Resources students learn through fieldwork projects Heidi Docter’s path to Fox Valley Technical College began at a local four-year university. As an English major, Heidi took multiple environmental literature classes and credits them with reigniting her love for natural resources. After finishing her bachelor’s degree, she wanted a career in natural resources but felt

Natural Resources students learn how to assess local trout population What a way to end the semester: wading around in a rural Waupaca County stream to conduct a trout population assessment. “I am a very firm believer in getting the experience firsthand,” says student Jack Stecker. “You can read about a lot of this in