Many turned out to watch our friends in the DNR survey Black Earth Creek and then we gathered later for an informal picnic. Young and old, we all had fun getting out on a lovely summer day. Check… Read More
… and so do your donations because SWTU helped fund the crew! By Topf Wells Lloyd Meng’s newly issued report on the DNR Brushing Crew in the fall, winter and spring of ’24-’25 awaits you. The report is… Read More
We received the following note about Project Green Teen (PGT) and some inspiring photos … be sure to click through to the website to see all the pictures! Hey all! I just wanted to thank you all for the… Read More
By Topf Wells About 15 of SWTU’s finest gathered at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River as the first stage in a restoration of part of that river. We were stage 1. Our job was to… Read More
Last month, we shared about the Earth Day tree planting with 4th grade students … and have since heard that several tagged the event as their favorite of the whole school year!
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of… Read More
By Topf Wells The first was on Earth Day, 4/22. About a dozen of us joined with Justin Haglund’s great DNR crew to help the 4th and 5th graders of Hollandale plant oak trees along Gordon Creek. The… Read More
By Mark Maffit The first of the two Riversmith Casting Clinics for 2025 was held on Saturday May 3rd at Zander Park. Since the clinic was held in conjunction with the Cross Plains Trout Days, we were able… Read More
Back in March 2025 – Aquatic biologist and author Ann Miller had a big turnout for her “Understanding Hatches” presentation at SWTU’s Gathering on March 11th. We all were impressed by her stunning photography and in-depth knowledge of… Read More
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
Fishy Fun and Fantastic Food
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Many turned out to watch our friends in the DNR survey Black Earth Creek and then we gathered later for an informal picnic. Young and old, we all had fun getting out on a lovely summer day. Check… Read More
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Posted: August 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
DNR Brushing Crew Makes a Difference …
… and so do your donations because SWTU helped fund the crew! By Topf Wells Lloyd Meng’s newly issued report on the DNR Brushing Crew in the fall, winter and spring of ’24-’25 awaits you. The report is… Read More
PGT Celebrates Another Successful Year
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Posted: June 26, 2025 by Drew Kasel
We received the following note about Project Green Teen (PGT) and some inspiring photos … be sure to click through to the website to see all the pictures! Hey all! I just wanted to thank you all for the… Read More
The Work Was Hard But Satisfying
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Last Updated: June 30, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells About 15 of SWTU’s finest gathered at Dane County’s Duerst property on the Sugar River as the first stage in a restoration of part of that river. We were stage 1. Our job was to… Read More
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Posted: June 26, 2025 by Drew Kasel
They Had Fun!
Last month, we shared about the Earth Day tree planting with 4th grade students … and have since heard that several tagged the event as their favorite of the whole school year!
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Last Updated: May 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – Including a Yahara River Tour
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of… Read More
Two Great Workdays: Earth Day Planting and Conley Lewis Clearing
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Posted: May 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The first was on Earth Day, 4/22. About a dozen of us joined with Justin Haglund’s great DNR crew to help the 4th and 5th graders of Hollandale plant oak trees along Gordon Creek. The… Read More
Fun and Learning at the Riversmith Casting Clinic #1
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Last Updated: May 6, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Mark Maffit The first of the two Riversmith Casting Clinics for 2025 was held on Saturday May 3rd at Zander Park. Since the clinic was held in conjunction with the Cross Plains Trout Days, we were able… Read More
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Last Updated: April 1, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Chapter Gatherings: A Look Back & Ahead
Back in March 2025 – Aquatic biologist and author Ann Miller had a big turnout for her “Understanding Hatches” presentation at SWTU’s Gathering on March 11th. We all were impressed by her stunning photography and in-depth knowledge of… Read More
Hoofers Fly Tying Workshop
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Posted: March 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
On March 18th SWTU held a fly tying workshop at UW-Madison for the Hoofers and over 20 tried their hand at it for the first time, with several making fly earrings! From those with limited experience to others… Read More
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