Our crew has one more workday on December 15 – details TBD and will be shared via email – for the fall. It’s TBD because we finished our work on the Duerst property so no need to go… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly start back up on November 5th for fly tying at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg) Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at… Read More
Plus updates on the Meicher Auction and Other Events We are pleased to welcome our speaker for Tuesday, October 14 – Kyle Zempel of Black Earth Creek Angling on trout fishing in Patagonia. It’s a legendary location with… Read More
This invitation is a request from Matt Diebel via Dan Oele for help with a fishing clinic in memory and honor of Luke, his son. Matt has been a hydrologist with the DNR and Dane County with specialties… Read More
By Topf Wells Years ago when I started a serious exercise program the expert at UW Sports Medicine told me, if you’re sweating a lot while you work out, that’s a sign you’re in good health. The SWTU… Read More
By Topf Wells Carol Murphy would have enjoyed the work day in her honor (of course, one of Carol’s numerous good points was that she enjoyed all the work days). We worked hard, accomplished much, had fun, and… Read More
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
Last year, we were excited to share news of trout in the Upper Yahara and our partnership to support DeForest’s larger effort to protect, improve and provide better access to the Upper Yahara. The DNR surveyed the Upper… Read More
All sawyers at our Workdays need to at least complete Level 1 Chainsaw Training. It’s a requirement for doing chainsaw work in any park and helps to ensure a vital level of expertise and safety. This fall, Dane… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
One More Workday To Go and More Reports in December
Our crew has one more workday on December 15 – details TBD and will be shared via email – for the fall. It’s TBD because we finished our work on the Duerst property so no need to go… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities Starting Back Up
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly start back up on November 5th for fly tying at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg) Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at… Read More
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Last Updated: October 8, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Patagonia Adventures: Our October 2025 Chapter Gathering
Plus updates on the Meicher Auction and Other Events We are pleased to welcome our speaker for Tuesday, October 14 – Kyle Zempel of Black Earth Creek Angling on trout fishing in Patagonia. It’s a legendary location with… Read More
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Luke’s Learn to Fish Clinic – Sunday, October 12
This invitation is a request from Matt Diebel via Dan Oele for help with a fishing clinic in memory and honor of Luke, his son. Matt has been a hydrologist with the DNR and Dane County with specialties… Read More
SWTU Members Are In Good Health
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Years ago when I started a serious exercise program the expert at UW Sports Medicine told me, if you’re sweating a lot while you work out, that’s a sign you’re in good health. The SWTU… Read More
A TU Halloween Maze
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Carol Murphy would have enjoyed the work day in her honor (of course, one of Carol’s numerous good points was that she enjoyed all the work days). We worked hard, accomplished much, had fun, and… Read More
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Last Updated: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Meicher Madness Auction at the September 9 Membership Meeting
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
DeForest Riverfest – Fun and learning along the Upper Yahara
Last year, we were excited to share news of trout in the Upper Yahara and our partnership to support DeForest’s larger effort to protect, improve and provide better access to the Upper Yahara. The DNR surveyed the Upper… Read More
Stream Team Workdays: Tentative Dates for Fall 2025
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Last Updated: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Chainsaw Training Classes – Fall 2025
All sawyers at our Workdays need to at least complete Level 1 Chainsaw Training. It’s a requirement for doing chainsaw work in any park and helps to ensure a vital level of expertise and safety. This fall, Dane… Read More
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