April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs

This session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, safety measures, equipment and techniques in order gain or improve archery skills. AGES: 8- Adult DATES: Saturdays, 4/6- 4/27 TIME: 10-11am OR 11:15- 12:15pm FEE: $30 Dells/Delton; $40 Non-Resident LOCATION: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, […]

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Sept 2024: Master Naturalist

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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September Clubs for Youth and Adults

This September Upham Woods will be offering 3 clubs with Dells/Delton parks and recreation department. All programs take place on-site at N194 County Rd. N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. Register Today! Wed Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 Archery Club This session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will […]

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Sept 15 & 16: Chainsaw Safety Training

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 Friday, September 15, 2023; 8 am – 4 pm Description Level 1 provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open face notching, including […]

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A Memorable Intergenerational Nature Adventure

At Upham Woods, we believe that learning should be a joyful and inclusive experience for people of all ages. That’s why we were thrilled to collaborate with “Grandparents University” and had memorable nature classes, where kids and their grandparents came together for a fun-filled exploration of nature and wildlife. For the first day, our dedicated […]

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The power of collaboration: furthering accessibility at Upham Woods

Hi Everyone!  My name is Katie, and I am the Accessibility Intern at Upham Woods! Since my last blog post, the summer has picked up and many exciting things are happening at Upham Woods. Two of the projects and initiatives I have directly participated in are Upham Woods’ new partnership with Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) […]

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Upham Woods X AAW Open House

Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) and Upham Woods are working together on “Outdoors Access 4 All!” ™ As a partner, we work with AAW to increase access to the outdoors by planning inclusive, accessible events and being a host location for their all-terrain outdoor wheelchair (OWC) to use on-site at our location and off-site in the […]

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Adaptive Kayak Training with Hoofer Outing Club

We had an incredible day of learning, growth, and inclusivity at our Adaptive Kayak Training event with the UW-Madison Hoofer Outing Club. This event was designed to provide our dedicated Hoofer volunteers and Outdoor UW Staff with essential knowledge about adaptive kayaking equipment and techniques. We aimed to equip them with the skills necessary to […]

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An inside look with the Accessibility Intern!

Hello Upham Woods Community! My name is Katie, and I am the Accessibility Intern at Upham Woods this summer! I am in the third week of my internship and have already learned so much about accessibility in camp settings, potential barriers to access, and ways to adapt programs to be more inclusive. A little background […]

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August 13: ASL Day Camp

  Richland County 4-H, Vernon County 4-H, and Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center are excited to announce that we will be co-hosting an ASL day camp this year! This event is being planned by Deaf/Hard of Hearing youth who communicate with ASL. Activities will be co-taught by these youth leaders with support from adults who […]

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