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A Fresh Start Leads to a Life of Service
Adriel poses in front of the sign at Operation Fresh Start. Adriel Romero Cadena, known by many as “Rico,” always knew he wanted more for...
Jul 2


From Second Chances to City Engineering: Don Brown’s Fresh Start Journey
Cory, OFS Director of Legacy and Conservation (left), and Jake, OFS Conservation Academy Supervisor (right), shake hands with Don in the...
Jun 9


OFS Honors Earth Day Through Hands-On Learning
On Wednesday, April 30, Operation Fresh Start (OFS) celebrated Earth Day 2025 alongside Dane County Parks, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,...
May 5


Conservation Academy gains hands-on experience in prescribed burns
Spring is prescribed burn season in the Midwest! Prescribed burns are intentionally set fires within a predetermined area, helping to...
May 8, 2023


Honey for the holidays
By Maria Drews, OFS volunteer Over the past two years, Legacy conservation crews at Operation Fresh Start have been partnering with the...
Jan 4, 2023
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