August 4: Service Project- Volunteers needed

On Thursday, August 4th join Upham Woods and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help manage Barberry on Blackhawk Island. We will be pulling the invasive Barberry in marked areas, and if there is time, we will be gridding the island to locate additional patches of Barberry. Volunteers are welcome to come for either […]

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October 15: Accessible Bird Event

Join Upham Woods on Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for a free bird-focused day. We welcome people of all ages and ability levels to attend our accessible birding event at Upham Woods. Explore the trails at your own pace or join a guided activity. These activities are designed with access in […]

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We’re back!

Overnight trips for youth are officially back! The week of May 23 we hosted our first overnight school trip in over 2 years with a visit from Clinton Middle School. This group brought a lot of energy and over 60 years of traditions with them. They learned survival skills, met a red-tailed hawk, went canoeing, […]

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2022 Summer Camp Updates

We have made the difficult decision not to lead open enrollment camps this summer, but we still have many programs for you to enjoy. The following 4H camps are scheduled to take place at Upham Woods, so you may be able to attend camp here if you join your local 4H club! 5 County (Adams, […]

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April 30: Earth Day

Date: Saturday April 30th, 2022 Time: 10am- 2:30 pm Cost: Free Registration: Please pre-register if you plan on taking part in the activities. Registration will also be available on-site. Schedule of Events: 10:00- Event Starts! You are welcome to come at any time to hike the property or join the activities below. 10:20-11:50-Morning Session: Complete […]

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Day of the Badger 2022

Day of the Badger is an opportunity to celebrate what makes UW-Madison great! Your support of Upham Woods will ensure we can continue to expand our offerings to connect people with nature and each other. Positive childhood experiences in the outdoors help youth build a foundation of resiliency to cope and thrive throughout life, and […]

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CANCELLED April 9th: Community Canoeing Event

This event has been cancelled due to projected river and weather conditions. Thank you for understanding.  On April 9th from 11 am -12:30 pm, Upham Woods is inviting the UW community, from staff to students, to come out to Wisconsin Dells to participate in a free canoeing class for paddlers of all abilities. We will […]

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April 23: Summer Camp Counselor Training

It is that time of year again! Upham Woods will be offering an in-person camp counselor training. This training is $40 and will include a 2-hour online course plus a day at Upham Woods on April 23, 11 am-7 pm. Paddle to Blackhawk Island, eat pizza, and meet other counselors while learning the necessary skills to […]

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April Archery Club

These programs are in partnership with Lake Delton Parks & Recreation. Registration is available online through the Dells/Delton Parks and Rec Event Registration website.

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