Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club: Fall 2025

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! 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 fox […]

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Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp: Fall 2025!

Join Upham Woods and the Nelson Institute this August for Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp! Our camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth by providing a summer camp supporting inquisitiveness in a nonthreatening, nontraditional, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage the pursuit of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and […]

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September 20: Backyard Nature Expo

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 20, 2025, from 10:30 AM-12 PM at Mirror Lake State Bark, Beach Shelter. No registration is required. Stop by, say hello, and learn a thing or […]

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June Summer Kickoff!

Get ready for summer fun at Upham Woods! We’re kicking off the season with a fantastic lineup of programs for all ages. From family adventures to adult explorations, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to read the program details for age restrictions and to find your perfect summer experience. All youth participants must have an […]

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2024 Annual Summary

Thank you for all of your support throughout 2024! It has been an exciting year filled with many new initiatives and continued program improvements. Last year we worked with almost 9,000 participants, a 16% increase from 2023! We look forward to continuing to provide educational opportunities to youth, youth leaders, and adults through programs focused […]

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Sept 2025: Master Naturalist Class

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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Feb-March 2025: Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

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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January 25, 2025: Winter Sports Day

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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September 14: Backyard Nature Expo

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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September 11: Universe in the Park

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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