SWTU had a total of 131 volunteers at our fall workdays. This brings our total number of volunteers for the year to 216! A big thanks to all the volunteers that show up with big smiles and ready… Read More
[Workday report: November 1, 2025] By Topf Wells About 20 SWTU volunteers arrived at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River for the second of three work days to clear invasive brush, mostly honeysuckle, in Phase 1… Read More
[Workday report: November 15, 2025] By Topf Wells About 25-30 folks showed up at Deer Creek for our last work day of the year on November 15. This part of Deer Creek flows out of some improved sections… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik The special DNR/TU DARE workday on Wednesday, 15 October turned out to be very productive. I’m taking the liberty to call this workday “Revenge of the multiflora rose!” They were vicious. I think they were… Read More
By Topf Wells Our work day on the Upper Yahara in DeForest was a potpourri of goodness. Fifty seven SWTU members, Scouts, (WAY TO GO and thanks, Troop 104), paddlers and some wonderful folks from the Village of… Read More
By Topf Wells October 14 meant freedom for rainbow trout and fun with a bit of learning for students at Sun Prairie East High School. Josh Capodarco and students completed their second successful year of Trout In the… Read More
By Linda Dorazio The event for SWTU at the Lussier Family Heritage Center was successful in many ways. Several attendees wanted to learn about our organization and conservation efforts. A young woman inquired about employment opportunities at SWTU… Read More
By Henry Nehls-Lowe On September 30 at the Rathskeller, we were 11 instructors and about the same number of Hoofers who stopped by for a fabulous time of tying flies and talking about everything related to favorite flies… 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
Fall 2025 Workday Roundup
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Posted: January 5, 2026 by Drew Kasel
SWTU had a total of 131 volunteers at our fall workdays. This brings our total number of volunteers for the year to 216! A big thanks to all the volunteers that show up with big smiles and ready… Read More
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
DONE!
[Workday report: November 1, 2025] By Topf Wells About 20 SWTU volunteers arrived at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River for the second of three work days to clear invasive brush, mostly honeysuckle, in Phase 1… Read More
A Glorious End to an Excellent Year of Work Days
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Posted: December 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
[Workday report: November 15, 2025] By Topf Wells About 25-30 folks showed up at Deer Creek for our last work day of the year on November 15. This part of Deer Creek flows out of some improved sections… Read More
TU DARE … to Have an Excellent Wednesday Workday!
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Last Updated: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Dyan Lesnik The special DNR/TU DARE workday on Wednesday, 15 October turned out to be very productive. I’m taking the liberty to call this workday “Revenge of the multiflora rose!” They were vicious. I think they were… Read More
Eagles, Huge Trout, Great Folks, Money, Fun Food, Lots of Work
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Last Updated: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Our work day on the Upper Yahara in DeForest was a potpourri of goodness. Fifty seven SWTU members, Scouts, (WAY TO GO and thanks, Troop 104), paddlers and some wonderful folks from the Village of… Read More
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Posted: November 4, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Big Day for Trout and High School and Some History
By Topf Wells October 14 meant freedom for rainbow trout and fun with a bit of learning for students at Sun Prairie East High School. Josh Capodarco and students completed their second successful year of Trout In the… Read More
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
SWTU at Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Film Event
By Linda Dorazio The event for SWTU at the Lussier Family Heritage Center was successful in many ways. Several attendees wanted to learn about our organization and conservation efforts. A young woman inquired about employment opportunities at SWTU… Read More
Campus Outreach and Fly Tying Event
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Henry Nehls-Lowe On September 30 at the Rathskeller, we were 11 instructors and about the same number of Hoofers who stopped by for a fabulous time of tying flies and talking about everything related to favorite flies… 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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