Become a detective, investigate animal clues and solve nature’s mysteries.
Students will learn about seven categories of animal signs, how to interpret each sign, and why natural history interpretation is an important tool for understanding wildlife.

Ready, Aim, Fire!
Students will have a great time working on their bowman skills as well as learning how to safely use basic archery equipment.

Do bats really carry rabies and get stuck in your hair?
This class will answer these questions and more as students explore the fascinating world of the only true flying mammal.

Paddle a barge to our 210 acre island, where students can crawl through sandstone caves, visit historic sites on the Wisconsin River, witness forest succession and much more.

Join in on the excitement!
Similar to hockey, broomball is fast, fun and a great outdoor winter activity.

Join us in skits and songs!
Groups may start and lead campfires or request Upham staff assistance.

Get up close and personal with amazing rock formations, search the shores for native wildlife, and learn natural and cultural history while traveling along the beautiful Wisconsin River.

Promote environmental stewardship and empower youth
Get involved in conservation projects such as invasive species pulls, understory thinning, biodiversity monitoring, and trail building.

Students will be introduced to skiing equipment, techniques and have the opportunity to practice on our mainland ski trails.

These fun and exciting group activities foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Have you wondered what makes a habitat a home? Food, water, shelter, and space of course!
This interactive class allows students to discover what makes a habitat a home as well as understand the dynamic nature of populations, habitat quality, and carrying capacities.

Travel back in time to an 1858 Wisconsin logging camp. 
Students will learn about the dress, work and play of 19th century lumberjacks.

Explore the concepts of aspect and microclimate on a trek across the island! Paddle a barge to our 210 acre island to explore the concepts of aspect (which direction a hill faces with respect to the sun) and microclimate (climate of a very small area that differs from the surrounding climate). Students will use the […]

What’s that out in the woods?
Experience a fun and exciting hike through Upham Woods at night and learn about the special adaptations of nocturnal animals!

Have you ever been lost in the woods and didn’t know what to do?
Through this hands-on program, students will learn the Seven Basic Human Survival Needs and how to avoid survival situations by being prepared. 

Peanut Butter Mountain (PBM) is Upham Woods’ challenge course. This course is great for both youth and adults as participants will work on communication, teamwork, trust, body language, and other group processes while participating in challenging group initiatives and low elements.

Do you know the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? Discover the science of herpetology in this interactive program.

Explore the woods on top of the snow!

Dive into the Wisconsin River!

Ever wonder…what is that tree growing in your backyard?
Students will discover the different uses among Wisconsin’s tree species and the importance of tree identification.

Become a voyageur and paddle a 34-foot replica of a voyageur canoe from the French Fur Trade era on the Wisconsin River.  Students will learn about the people that made the fur trade possible and the role that each culture played as trappers, traders, and travelers.

Explore the river habitat at Upham Woods and discover the amazing world of macro-invertebrates. Students will wear rain boots and use nets, stereoscopes, and a dichotomous key to collect, examine, and study aquatic insects and other water critters.