By Topf Wells Maybe not the Marines but our workday on the Sugar River at the Davidson property seemed like an amphibious assault at times. We were clearing the stream bank of invasive honeysuckle and the too common… Read More
By Tom Thrall The creator of this unique project is James Edward Mills. He is a nationally known journalist and is a Nelson Institute lecturer among many other things. He lives here in Madison. He is also a… Read More
By Matthew Sment Now in it’s 14th year of empowering woman anglers through outdoor education, the Women’s On the Water Skills Intermediate Clinic (WOWSKI) grew to new heights in 2023. This standout program pairs enthusiastic woman anglers with… Read More
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, Lloyd Meng, and Jared Myers had tree planting all set on the DNR property on Trout Creek below the dry dam. Holes were dug, 60 oak trees distributed, fences, staples and mats in… Read More
By Topf Wells The weather, chainsaws, and brats were hot on Saturday morning at SWTU’s last workday of the spring season on the Rudd easement on Hefty Creek. Thankfully (and way to go, Marci Hess) the watermelon was… Read More
By John Freeborg A wonderful crowd of about 150 people enjoyed the 2nd annual SWTU Spring Fair Fundraiser on Sat 4/22. The event was held at the East Side Club on Lake Monona and featured a wonderful variety of… Read More
By Topf Wells / April 22, 2023, Workday Report We have reports on the superbly successful fundraiser– lots of fun, food and money. Thanks to John, Ben, Curt, David, Pat, Kyle, Hannah, Henry and many others who made it… Read More
By Topf Wells … deterred SWTU from having quite possibly its most productive work day ever, really as in ever. The productivity resulted from the combined efforts of some great local conservation organizations: the SW WI Chapter of… Read More
By Topf Wells Jim Hess called for lots of help for our final workday of the year on Smith Conley. The job was big and little did we know how bitterly cold the day would dawn. The day… Read More
The few, the proud …
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Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Maybe not the Marines but our workday on the Sugar River at the Davidson property seemed like an amphibious assault at times. We were clearing the stream bank of invasive honeysuckle and the too common… Read More
Volunteering at Joy Trip Project Event
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Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Tom Thrall The creator of this unique project is James Edward Mills. He is a nationally known journalist and is a Nelson Institute lecturer among many other things. He lives here in Madison. He is also a… Read More
Wisconsin Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic’s “WOWSKI” Grows To New Heights
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Last Updated: September 3, 2024 by Drew Kasel
By Matthew Sment Now in it’s 14th year of empowering woman anglers through outdoor education, the Women’s On the Water Skills Intermediate Clinic (WOWSKI) grew to new heights in 2023. This standout program pairs enthusiastic woman anglers with… Read More
Good Days for Great People
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Last Updated: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, Lloyd Meng, and Jared Myers had tree planting all set on the DNR property on Trout Creek below the dry dam. Holes were dug, 60 oak trees distributed, fences, staples and mats in… Read More
The Hot End of a Cool Season of Workdays
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Last Updated: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells The weather, chainsaws, and brats were hot on Saturday morning at SWTU’s last workday of the spring season on the Rudd easement on Hefty Creek. Thankfully (and way to go, Marci Hess) the watermelon was… Read More
Many Thanks to Our Spring Fair Donors!! You Helped Raise $15,000+
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Posted: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Acme Organics Ann Miller, entomologist Bad Dog Frida Bavarian Sausage House Black Earth Angling Co. Bob’s Bitchin BBQ Burman Coffee Traders Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Chris Freeman Chuck Bayuk Crema Café Curt Riedl
A Successful Spring Fair!! It’s on track to raise $15,000+
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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By John Freeborg A wonderful crowd of about 150 people enjoyed the 2nd annual SWTU Spring Fair Fundraiser on Sat 4/22. The event was held at the East Side Club on Lake Monona and featured a wonderful variety of… Read More
A Wonderful Day for SWTU – Start With Tree Planting!
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Posted: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells / April 22, 2023, Workday Report We have reports on the superbly successful fundraiser– lots of fun, food and money. Thanks to John, Ben, Curt, David, Pat, Kyle, Hannah, Henry and many others who made it… Read More
Workday update: Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Snow …
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Posted: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells … deterred SWTU from having quite possibly its most productive work day ever, really as in ever. The productivity resulted from the combined efforts of some great local conservation organizations: the SW WI Chapter of… Read More
The Help Poured In: An Amazing Last Workday for 2022
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Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Jim Hess called for lots of help for our final workday of the year on Smith Conley. The job was big and little did we know how bitterly cold the day would dawn. The day… Read More
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