Upham Woods is home to many different 4-H camps and programs throughout the year and is part of the Natural Resources Institute of Extension. On behalf of the Wisconsin 4-H family, we welcome their new Director, Amy Workman!
Amy is a lifelong learner and educator dedicated to connecting youth and adults with science and the natural world. She has over 20 years of experience as an environmental educator and public school teacher in formal and non-formal settings, including nature centers, parks, and schools. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Science from Monmouth College, a Masters of Education through the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Broadfield Science teaching certification from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She previously served on the Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Board of Directors, currently serves on the Board for the Baraboo Range Preservation Association, and is Secretary for the City of Baraboo Parks & Recreation Commission. She and her husband enjoy trail running, all kinds of bicycling, canoeing, morel mushroom hunting, and bird watching in the Baraboo Hills.