July and the Heat is ON!

As we start a new month, the level of intensity and excitement for the new Reserve and Watershed Science Center heats up. There’s a mountain of resources to sort through and I am learning about the operations of local and national centers, making comparisons, finding similar modes of educational and thematic qualities and drawing conclusions as to what will make the Center the place that the LSRWA envisions it to be.

“Reflective conservation practitioners part of a thinking community” ..

As I work at the Three Waters Reserve I get the sense that this is exactly what is happening here! Leopolds’ vision in action. Not only are we reflecting on what it means to create an environmental education program that demonstrates the values and goals of the organization-we are all part of this community of like-minded individuals working towards a common goal.

The theme, “Get to Know Your Watershed!” was developed by the LSRWA to foster land stewardship. Communicating land ethic through educational programs, events and recreational activities is one way to deliver the message. The overarching theme and goal of the educational programming plan (my project) for the new Environmental Science Center is to emphasize that the land is an equal part to the community.

Developing Environmental Education Programming – Fostering Connections to Watershed Ecology

An Ecological Restoration

Nestled between rolling agricultural fields and the meandering Sugar River in Brodhead Wisconsin lies an environmental diamond in the rough. Welcome to the Three Waters Reserve – a new 57 acre public conservation park located on the former Decatur Lake golf course.

The Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy (SWLC) ,and other generous philanthropists, have partnered to purchase this ecological gem of a property and are restoring it to its natural splendor. Restoration work has begun on this ecological gem!