Ecologist
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education | UW-Madison Arboretum
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Brad Herrick holds a B.A. in Biology from Luther College and an M.S. in Ecosystems Studies from UW-Green Bay. Brad Herrick is the Ecologist and Research Program Manager at the UW-Madison Arboretum and a PhD candidate in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. His research interests include plant community ecology, invasion biology, and environmental monitoring. He also assists in developing long-term restoration plans for Arboretum lands. Recently he has been investigating the biology, ecology, and control mechanisms of the non-native, invasive jumping worm.
Talks:
Invasive Jumping Worms: The Impact of a New Soil Invader
Jumping worms are a new non-native, invasive species to Wisconsin and the Midwest U.S. This talk focuses on general earthworm biology and ecology, potential impacts of the jumping worm to forests and gardens, and potential control options.
A Legacy of Research and Ecological Restoration at the UW-Madison Arboretum
This talk describes the unique history of Arboretum research and restoration from the 1930’s to present. From world renown ecologists to seminal research projects, to internationally acclaimed restoration projects, the Arboretum has and continues to play a key role in ecological restoration for more than 85 years