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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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 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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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 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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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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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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The second installment of our Winter Sports Series from Naturalist Chris! Winter is now fully upon us at Upham Woods. The temperatures have plummeted well below zero and over a foot of snow has fallen in the last week. This is perfect weather for cabin fever! In my first installment, I mentioned that the best […]
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Korey takes a closer look at the snowy owl, a creature who’s habits are hard to track because the live in remote, cold locations. The Bird of the Tundra: Snowy Owls The regal Snowy owls are strikingly white birds with males being predominately white with few dark spots around their bodies while females are white with […]
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We start training and preparing our staff for our busy spring season in January! Meet Korey, another of our newest Teaching Naturalists. Hi! My name is Korey Dobbert and I’m a Teaching Naturalist with Upham Woods. I am a 2018 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Steven Point with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education and Interpretation […]
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