Woodland of Wonder - Wisconsin's First Preserve
In the southwest corner of Ripon, you can find a woodland to heal your soul and inspire your mind. It's a special place with an unsung legacy in history of Wisconsin conservation.
In 1902, before the establishment of the National Park Service, a group of remarkable women came together to create Wisconsin's first preserve, South Woods. Hear how the community saved the woods from the saw. See what makes South Woods biologically significant. Identify the changes and challenges facing the woods and hear how the woods has impacted generations of people in Ripon.
17 mins
Screening in Shorts Block 4.
About the director
Growing up in the burbs of Chicago, Brenda had dreams of escaping to the country. This dream evolved while watching Nova and Ken Burns documentaries on PBS. While majoring in Art and Environmental Science at Carroll University, she discovered the power of her artistic voice. A career in graphic design followed as Brenda found gratification in developing persuasive marketing materials for higher education.
Realizing the informative opportunities of film, she decided to transition to video production. This change brought renewed energy to her work and has become the focus of the second half of her career. Brenda is excited to tell the stories of her adopted communities of Ripon and Green Lake, Wisconsin.
