Two youth smile at the camera while holding deer antlers

Deer Ecology

An evening time program focused on white-tailed deer and their impact on their environment.

Predator Prey

Learn about predator-prey relationships and food chains through this interactive tag game! Students will have the opportunity to explore campus looking for survival essentials like food, water, and shelter while also trying to avoid predators or find their prey. This game is great for large groups but can be modified for groups of any size. […]

Fishing

Come fishing with Upham Woods! Students will learn basic fishing techniques, understand fish habitats and apply this knowledge to actual fishing.

Group Initiatives

These fun and exciting group activities foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Tree Identification

Ever wonder…what is that tree growing in your backyard?
Students will discover the different uses among Wisconsin’s tree species and the importance of tree identification.

This black and white image shows a man standing in front of a large tree that has been hit with an ax.

Life of a Logger

Travel back in time to an 1858 Wisconsin logging camp.
Students will learn about the dress, work and play of 19th century lumberjacks.

Habitat is a Home

Have you wondered what makes a habitat a home? Food, water, shelter, and space of course!
This interactive class allows students to discover what makes a habitat a home as well as understand the dynamic nature of populations, habitat quality, and carrying capacities.

Animal Signs

Become a detective, investigate animal clues and solve nature’s mysteries.
Students will learn about seven categories of animal signs, how to interpret each sign, and why natural history interpretation is an important tool for understanding wildlife.

Outdoor Survival

Have you ever been lost in the woods and didn’t know what to do?
Through this hands-on program, students will learn the Seven Basic Human Survival Needs and how to avoid survival situations by being prepared.