The Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is a network of well-informed volunteers dedicated to conservation service, leadership, and lifelong learning. The Master Naturalist training provides 40 hours of education in a variety of natural history topics and Master Naturalist service areas. Through expert-led trainings, Master Naturalists are equipped to address challenges facing the state by making […]
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Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! What: Preschoolers and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Activities: Explore the forest guided by our friendly […]
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Join us for an exciting Winter Sports Day to explore the outdoors and learn about winter recreation opportunities! What: Youth will explore outdoor activities at Upham Woods! Drop your youth off for winter fun with the Upham Woods Outdoor Educators! Includes Activities: Snowshoeing, Broomball, Outdoor Survival use of snowshoes worn over winter boots included Food: Lunch and […]
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This free, in-person event hosted by Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program, and Friends of Mirror Lake State Park will take place on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, from 9-11 AM at Mirror Lake State Bark, Beach Shelter. No registration is required. Stop by, say hello, and learn a thing or two […]
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This free, in-person event hosted by Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center and the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program will take place on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024, at 8 PM in the Main Lodge. No registration is required. Universe in the Park includes a RAIN OR SHINE presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news, and a weather-dependent […]
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All training is held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (N194 County Rd N. Wisconsin Dells, WI). Trainings are conducted by Forest Safety Instruction. SAWW I Training Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Description Level 1 provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open-face notching, including pre-planning […]
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Thank you for all of your support throughout 2023. It has been an exciting year filled with many new initiatives and continued program improvements. This year we worked with 7,709 participants, a 25% increase from 2022! We look forward to continuing to provide educational opportunities to youth, youth leaders, and adults through programs focused on […]
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Sign up to spend time at Upham Woods canoeing, exploring Blackhawk Island, and making new friends. Registration will open on March 4th at 12pm! Volunteer at Camp! Come to camp for free! If you have questions or have accommodation requests, please reach out to uphamwoods@extension.wisc.edu!
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Join us for 2 exciting Winter Day camps to explore the outdoors and learn about winter recreation opportunities! Please register through the Dells/Delton Parks and Recreation Website (2024 programs> Youth Activity Camps): https://wisconsindells.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=1372
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Upham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team Building, Life of a Logger, Orienteering, Outdoor Survival, Tree ID, Wacky Water Critters and more! AGES: 1st- 6th grade DATES: Mon- Fri; 3/25- 3/29 TIME: 8am- 4pm Drop off between 7:30-8am Pick up between 4- […]
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