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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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