Amy Workman
@AmyWorkUW
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This year I completed the Juneau County Advanced Leadership program, meeting a diverse array of professionals and learning about the many resources available to support communities in Juneau county! @UWMadisonExtNRI
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Just in time for #CitizenScienceSaturday! It was a great day learning about coastal prairie ecosystem restoration at the University of Houston Coastal Center, including removing the invasive Chinese tallow, Sapium sebiferum https://t.co/gx2AyVDkgq
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I am so excited to be working on this project with a great team from @uwgenetics, @UWMadisonExtNRI Water Action Volunteers, @UWMadisonExt 4-H program, and the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center/USGS!
@WAEE40 fall conference participants pilot tested the "Monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species Using Environmental DNA (eDNA)" project last month, collecting and filtering river samples and simulating laboratory analysis! This project is funded by @UWiscSeaGrant and @UWMadisonExt
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What an amazing @waee40 fall conference at @uphamwoods1941! These gorgeous shots of the Wisconsin river are from the 50th anniversary reunion paddle last week. The river was like a glass mirror - just magical! #WAEE50 #waee2024 #WIEnviroEd
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If you've not yet registered for the @WAEE40 (which should read 50!) Reunion celebration and fall conference, the deadline has been extended to Oct. 11th!! Visit: https://t.co/fl4sSkFIFo Hope to see you at @uphamwoods1941 at the end of this month!
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Calling all past @uphamwoods1941 staff and supporters! Starting at 10:12 am tomorrow (April 16) is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Your donations will go towards improvements to the south landing of Blackhawk Island. Donations in any amount are appreciated!
Today was perfect to put in the docks, just in time for #DayoftheBadger!!! Tomorrow starting 10:12 am is the biggest fundraiser of the year. We have a $10,000 match to raise funds for improvements to the south landing on Blackhawk Island. Stay tuned! @wisalumni @wisconsin4h
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Researchers from the UW Madison and Green Bay campuses are investigating how phosphorus moves between surface water and groundwater in the Wisconsin River at the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center campus! @UWMadisonExtNRI
@WisAlumni
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Today is the last chance to participate in the UW's #PartnersinGiving campaign! You can donate to individual charities or umbrella organizations of multiple charities. What community organizations will you support? @UWMadisonExtNRI @WAEE40
This year’s Partners in Giving campaign is approaching its active end on Thursday, Nov. 30. That being said, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to contribute to an organization of your choosing that continually benefits the community! Learn more: https://t.co/wsBgyv2uW8
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Through their partnership with FreshWater@UW, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is hiring a student to assist with a Monitoring Aquatic Species Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) in the Wisconsin River project. Learn more and apply here:
water.wisc.edu
Applications for the 2026 Freshwater@UW cohort are open! Here are the projects for Summer 2026. The Table of Contents lists each project by Title, and they are in order of Institution. Keep reading...
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I am delighted to have completed the Ho Chunk Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program along with three of my colleagues from the @UWMadisonExtNRI, and look forward to continuing to volunteer with the Ho Chunk Nation DNR! #WisconsinMasterNaturalist
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😊 I don't cry often, but I was *almost* moved to tears by a former Baraboo High School student's letter recommending me for an "Influential Educator Award" for inspiring her to begin the journey to become a classroom teacher. ☺️
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Love Wisconsin featured a story about Becky Sapper, Director of the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program. The program is an opportunity for WI Residents interested in making a positive impact through stewardship, citizen science, and education. Read here:
lovewi.com
Becky Sapper turned her lifelong love of nature into leading the Master Gardener program, training citizen scientists to gather data in their communities.
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This summer, we welcomed middle and high school youth with autism to a new STEM camp at Upham Woods. https://t.co/2OywOL3cGa
#EducationInAction #WisconsinIdea #EngagingFutureLeaders
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The @theraptorcenter workshop included the basics of first aid care like wrapping injured feet, clipping talons, "coping" (trimming overgrowth on beaks), and separating talons (we practiced on study mounts). What a great experience! #raptorambassadors
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I was thrilled to participate in the Care & Management of Captive Raptors workshop put on by @theraptorcenter! I handled a kestrel, owl, red tailed hawk, and bald eagle, plus learned multiple new training techniques. It was a fantastic experience! #raptorambassadors
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Please pass on this opportunity at Upham Woods planned by Hard of Hearing youth for those interested in teaching and learning about communicating through American Sign Language (ASL)!
We invite youth grades 3-12 to register for ASL Day Camp on 8/13! The event was planned by Hard of Hearing youth who communicate with ASL, and these leaders will co-teach activities with support from adults who are also Hard of Hearing. Learn more here: https://t.co/oVg9H7I5mk
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What a wonderful experience seeing the @WSOWisconsin net, record, and tag birds at Honey Creek preserve over Memorial Day weekend! If you know any young folks in the Baraboo area with interest, please message me - there are some opportunities this summer I can hook them up with!
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Here's what you win when you knock out Networking BINGO at the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention: dry bag! https://t.co/hcQ5Fq98vV
It's Earth Week and Wisconsin Water Week! I'm delighted to connect with colleagues across the state devoted to studying and educating about conservation and stewardship of Wisconsin's waters at the Lakes and Rivers Convention
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We are THRILLED with the art piece created by the talented @WaterUWMadison FLOW Project artist, Trinity Lee, "On the Wisconsin River!" After traveling this summer, the painting will be displayed in Upham's Upper Dells Education and Research Center. @UWMadisonExtNRI
@WisAlumni
Last night at the convention was also the big Flow project reveal! Trinity Lee is an amazing artist who created this piece in collaboration with our director Amy! More info on the Flow project: https://t.co/rJ96oJ50bw
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It's Earth Week and Wisconsin Water Week! I'm delighted to connect with colleagues across the state devoted to studying and educating about conservation and stewardship of Wisconsin's waters at the Lakes and Rivers Convention
wisconsinwaterweek.org
LEARN from respected experts, grassroots organizers, and passionate water advocates.ENGAGE in the workshops and interactive discussion sessions.ENHANCE your network of water-focused professionals. …
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