Trees For Tomorrow

09/02/2026

Happy First Week of School!
The educators here at TFT are SO excited to start another great year of outdoor learning with SOLE.

Meet the Teachers: McKenzie
Years at TFT- 1 year
Favorite Color- Blue
Favorite Class- Nature's Design
Favorite Dining Hall Meal- Taco Bake
Favorite Season to Teach- Fall

09/01/2026

Thank you to Tyler Karner from Konz Wood Products, a pallet manufacturer in Appleton, for your continued support of natural resources education! Konz Wood Products not only supports our education programs, they also now serve on our Board of Directors. Welcome to the TFT Family! When asked why TFT, Tyler stated…"The K-12 educational programs they offer are invaluable, providing our next generation of workforce with the knowledge of sustainable practices that enhance both our operations and our community's awareness of forestry issues. In an industry where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Trees For Tomorrow stands out as a leader, making a meaningful impact on both our business and our state's natural resources. We are proud to support their mission and look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come."

08/31/2026

Happy First Week of School!
The educators here at TFT are SO excited to start another great year of outdoor learning with SOLE.

Meet the Teachers: Bethany
Years at TFT- 7 years
Favorite Color- Red
Favorite Class- Skulls, Skins, and Bones
Favorite Dining Hall Meal- Pizza!
Favorite Season to Teach- Winter❄️

08/28/2026

White-tailed deer are (already!) starting to shed their reddish-brown summer coats for their more grey-hued winter coats. Deer sheds (or molts) in both spring and fall are triggered by changing photoperiod (length of sunlight).

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Trumpeter swan cygnets are currently learning to fly! 🪽

Did you know that the Trumpeter swan is the largest native waterfowl in North America? Cygnets hatch in late spring, weigh about 7 ounces, can swim within 24 hours. They stay close to their protective parents for several months.

Young cygnets spend late summer vigorously stretching and flapping their wings on the water to build flight muscle strength. Their first attempts involve frantic, splashy running across the water surface with heavy wing beats to gain lift.

If you have wetlands, shallow lakes, marshes, and slow rivers on your property, you may get a chance to witness the show!

📸 A trumpeter swan cygnet at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. Young trumpeter swans are called cygnets. Robert Larson/USFWS

08/27/2026

Earlier this week, masonry students from the Blackwell Jobs Corps Center in Laona were on campus to repair this wall around our sewage pump enclosure. We are happy to partner with Jobs Corps students on forestry/conservation work, and now masonry projects. Thanks Blackwell!! (Corgi for size reference, and maybe for clickbait too) (Photo caption: Photo of a small brick well wall, with a corgi dog in front).

08/22/2026

One canoe, endless adventures. 🛶

A huge thank-you to the North & South Twin Lakes Riparian Association for generously funding our newest fleet addition, picked up from Mel’s Trading Post!

We excited to use it to help participants of all ages explore, learn, and connect with the great outdoors. See you on the water! 🌲✨

08/21/2026

One of the earliest signs of fall, bracken ferns are starting to change color from bright green to golden brown along the roadsides. They'll continue to change until they are more of a copper-brown like this plant. This phenological event is typically observed a little later in the month, but our drought conditions may also play a role in the timing.

08/19/2026

Can't find your way out of a paper bag? We can help with that!
If you spend time on hiking trails and would feel more secure with basic map and compass skills, we encourage you to sign up for YOUR place in our Map and Compass class on October 17th from 12pm-3pm! Thanks to a partnership with Tara Lila LLC, this class is FREE to the public. We'll start in the classroom and then head out to the field to practice our new skills. Find more information on our website at https://treesfortomorrow.com/Current-Activities/