Raised so far:  $1,200,000  GOAL:  $1,500,000

Friends of the Sheboygan Marsh

You can still join the Friends in their effort to create an even better experience at the Sheboygan Marsh by developing an educational boardwalk. The proposed project provides access to a resource now limited to only those with specialized boats. As such, the project allows for immersive wetland education that cannot be found in the area. When complete, the project provides meaningful and appropriate learning opportunities for everyone as it fosters a climate and culture of wonder and exploration. This leads to a better understanding of the environment that surrounds residents and how decisions up or downstream can have consequences. The Sheboygan River drains nearly 2/3 of the County and flows through nearly every major population center. Understanding the Marsh’s ecosystem, such as its storage capacity, helps those down stream appreciate its importance. Furthermore, the project allows the thousands of area students, who complete a 2-day field immersion environmental class, to better access and explore the Marsh. The programs for students are designed around state and national standards and reflect best practices created by the North American Assoc. of Environmental Education. Furthermore, children of the past moved, a lot, and their sensory world was nature-based. These experiences resulted in children starting school prepared and ready to learn. The skills they acquired problem solving, self-discipline, self-control and critical thinking, guided them and built a strong foundation for the world of work. The evidence is clear - getting today's children outside is essential for their health, wellbeing and learning.

Check out this video of Camp Y-Koda kids in action at the Marsh, and watch this video to learn why this project is so important to the Friends. 

Please contact the Friends for more information.  All donations are tax-deductible. 

Educational Boardwalk

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