Naturalist Highlight: Jacci Cuff

Hi! My name is Jacci Cuff and I am a returning Teaching Naturalist at Upham Woods. I grew up in Waupaca, WI, best known for the Chain O’ Lakes. I spent a lot of time outside growing up, whether it was out on one of the many lakes in Waupaca, at Hartman’s Creek State Park, […]

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Telling the story of Upham Woods in 2016: Annual Reports

With the end of the season, comes a time for reflection.  Below, please find links to several reports we have created to illustrate the far-reaching impact of Upham Woods over the course of 2016. Upham Woods Annual Program Report: September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 Counselor Training & Summer Camp: Wisconsin 4-H at Upham […]

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4-H User Group Meeting at Upham Woods, Tuesday Nov. 29

It’s been 75 amazing years.  Upham Woods needs your feedback and thoughtful ideas to make the 76th year even better.  We value your input.  Be a part of the process to continue to grow Upham Woods.   All 4-H staff and leadership volunteers are invited. SAVE THE DATE! “Ranger Mac” wants you! To attend the Upham Woods […]

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Upham Woods Fall Professional Development Series

Take advantage of a variety of professional development for 4-H colleagues, teachers, and volunteers who program at Upham Woods or work with youth anywhere. Pre-register for all trainings by calling (608) 254-6461 or contact justin.hougham@wisc.edu or max.myers@ces.uwex.edu All trainings are free of charge, unless otherwise noted Contact Upham Woods if you have need for lodging the night […]

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Upham Woods Anniversary Contest Part 2: Map of Upham

Upham Woods 75th Anniversary is quickly approaching, and we are hosting another contest!  Participants are asked to draw a map of Upham Woods, based on their experience here.  Mike, our Americorps VISTA, has an example below.  As you can see, he highlighted areas he really enjoys.  While his map shows all of Upham Woods, your […]

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Free Earth Week Public Day at Upham Woods

Enjoy Earth Week by getting outdoors. Upham Woods will be hosting a Free Earth Week invasive plant removal with a Blackhawk Island Hike as a reward! Join us to clean up the earth by removing invasive plants that are taking over camp from 9 am to 10 am. As a reward for helping us clean […]

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Public Day on December 5 – Come meet our animals!

Get ready, because this weekend we will have our last Public Day of 2015!   If you’ve met our wild “teachers” before and want to introduce them to friends and family, or if you just want to meet them for the first time, come see us on Saturday.  Visitors will get a chance to interact with […]

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Welcome to our newest Research Naturalist, Marc Nutter!

Hi! I’m joining the Upham team after pedaling my bicycle over 12,000 miles around the perimeter of the country. On my year-long journey I was able to lend my knowledge to people I met along the way, while learning about the varied ecosystems that comprise our country. Not new to environmental education or research, I’ve […]

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Help plan our 75th Anniversary celebrations!

It may be hard to believe, but this year marks the 75th year that Upham Woods has been educating students, youth and adult alike, and connecting them to our wonderful natural world.  Since Upham Woods has left an impact on so many lives, we would like to invite you all to help us with the […]

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Fall Service Projects help make Upham Woods more accessible!

Upham Woods was very fortunate this October to be visited not by one, but two schools that decided to include a service project in their programming.  In early October, County Line Elementary School’s students and adults applied their enthusiasm and hard work to help build a portable boardwalk.  Then, in late October, EW Luther Elementary […]

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