Summer Naturalists vs. Youth Camp Counselors

As the summer approaches, we look forward to meeting our Summer Camp Naturalists and seeing our youth camp counselors. These two positions work closely together, but have different responsibilities and we thought we would clarify those. Summer Camp Naturalists at Upham Woods are individuals who have earned at least sophomore standing in college. As a […]

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Blog Series: What Working at Camp Means to Me

Our staff are beginning to dream about the summer months after what seems like record snowfall for the month of February. With our attention shifting to summer planning, we’ve started sharing with each other about what working at camp means to each of us. This is the second in our series “What Working at Camp […]

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Earth Partnership Indigenous Arts and Sciences Institutes

Upham Woods is a partner for the in the Earth Partnership Indigenous Arts & Sciences program. Historically, Upham has created curriculum and assisted with professional development opportunities at these institutes. The institutes for Summer 2019 are open for registration now! These institutes focus on professional development for educators to engage in ecological restoration and water […]

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Children playing broomball

Winter Sports Series: Broomball

The ground has been covered in snow and ice for the better part of the last few months, creating a monochromatic landscape that can sap the fun out of our daily routines.  As this winter drags on (and on, and on…) it is important to remember to do one thing… HAVE FUN!  This final installment of the winter […]

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Naturalist Corner: Korey and Sap to Syrup

Naturalist Korey shares some fun facts about how sap becomes the syrup that makes our breakfasts delicious. For many, maple syrup is a common breakfast condiment. Which is produced by collection sap from sugar maples (Acer saccharum), Wisconsin’s state tree, into the more concentrated form of syrup. As winter gives way to spring “sugarbushes” or […]

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Ariel’s Outreach Visits to Baraboo Public Schools

As one of Upham Woods’ Teaching Naturalists, I was ecstatic when I was given the opportunity to visit a handful of 4K classrooms. Thus far, I have visited 8 different classrooms of eager preschoolers throughout Baraboo, WI in February. I will visit these classrooms and teach the same groups of students again in March and […]

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Naturalist Corner: Megan and the Hooooting Great Horned Owls

Naturalist Megan helps us interpret the owl calls that we hear in the night. During this time of year, it’s not odd to be hearing owl calls throughout the night, especially from great horned owls. These calls that you are hearing are mating calls from males trying to find the perfect mate. The great horned […]

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Boy Scouts 102 Earn Environmental Science Merit Badge at Upham Woods

On Saturday, February 2, 9 scouts from BSA Troop 102 visited Upham Woods to complete their Environmental Science Merit badge.  This merit badge is required to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, so it is one of the most difficult of the 137 badges.  Through their hard work and preparation, all nine were able to complete the merit badge […]

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What Working at Camp Means To Me

Our staff are beginning to dream about the summer months after what seems like record snowfall for the month of February. With our attention shifting to summer planning, we’ve started sharing with each other about what working at camp means to each of us. This will be the first in a series of “What Working […]

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