Become certified in chainsaw safety with these classes from Forest Safety Instruction. We will be hosting both a level 1 and a level 2 class in April. Classes are $120 each, please register online here. Level 1 is full! FULL: S.A.W.W Level One (8-hour course) Friday, April 7th from 8 am- 4 pm Level 1 […]
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Now that we are getting into winter, naturalists at Upham Woods are doing more outreach in the local community as well as other parts of the state. We love visiting different communities to talk with people about what is important to them. The following blog post is from our WisCorps Service Member Matt who has […]
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Sign up to spend time at Upham Woods canoeing, exploring Blackhawk Island, and making new friends. We have a few options from youth camp to family camp, so that everyone can have fun this summer. NOTE: If you are looking for our STEM camp for Autistic youth in grades 6-12, please click here: https://ccr.nelson.wisc.edu/natures-navigators-stem-camp/ Volunteer […]
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Registration opens January 9th on the Master Naturalist Website: https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/uphamwoods2023/
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Pass on your love of fishing by becoming a Fishing Education Instructor, certified through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Who: 4-H volunteers/educators, classroom teachers, community center staff, fishing club members and more! What: This training will certify you as a Fishing Education Instructor and provide you with tips and materials to lead fishing programs. […]
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Just a few hour’s worth of dedicated conservation work gives us a brand new trail to the beach! On Tuesday, October 11th middle schoolers from River Valley took part in the Sauk County Conservation Day here at Upham Woods. This event was organized by the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment department in collaboration […]
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Upham Woods along with the Office of Access Inclusion and Compliance, the Community Development Institute, the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR), and many others recently received a grant supporting efforts to address the concern that many individuals with disabilities or other health concerns experience barriers to accessing outdoor spaces and programming. These barriers […]
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We have sad news to report: our beloved red-tailed hawk ‘Beauty,’ Ambassador raptor of 22 years, was determined to have a large mass growing on her liver and almost no liver function by UW-Madison Veterinary Services late last week. There was no course of treatment. We were faced with the difficult decision to either take […]
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Join Upham Woods and other Extension staff at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland Wisconsin on September 18th for a free bird-focused day. We welcome people of all ages and ability levels to attend this accessible event. Explore the trails at your own pace or join a guided activity. These activities are designed […]
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