©2025 Brynne Hill Please do not use image without permission from artist.
36″ x 26.5″
Pine plywood, exterior house paint
In Collaboration with Amy Workman, Upham Woods Center Director, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
This piece is an educational display, designed to engage children with the history of the Wisconsin River and its significance in the fur trade during the mid-to-late 19th century. It is permanently installed at the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center.
After an overnight site visit and conversations with the outdoor educators, I was inspired to make a piece that visually engages children with the beautiful landscape and the history of the region. This project aligns with my passion for using art as a tool for environmental education and community-building–reinforcing my belief that visual storytelling can inspire meaningful connections between people and the natural world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Brynne Hill recently graduated from UW-Madison.
ABOUT THE WATER PARTNER
Amy Workman is the Director of Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, a residential, year-round, outdoor learning center for youth and adults, operating under the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. We offer environmental education and outdoor recreation programs, 4-H and other youth camps, professional development workshops, conferences and retreats, and a beautiful setting for undergraduate and graduate research.
The center rests on 320 acres of forested land, including a 210-acre state natural area called “Blackhawk Island.” The facility supplies lodging and meals for up to 200 people. Our mission is to provide an innovative outdoor experience that connects youth and adults with the research and educational resources of UW–Madison to improve the human-nature connection, support understanding of science, foster environmental stewardship, and engage communities.
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