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Adriel poses in front of the sign at Operation Fresh Start.

Adriel poses in front of the sign at Operation Fresh Start.

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

Cory, Director of Legacy and Conservation, and Jake, Conservation Academy Supervisor, shake hands with Don in the center in bright yellow workwear.

Cory, Director of Legacy and Conservation, and Jake, Conservation Academy Supervisor, shake hands with Don in the center in bright yellow workwear.

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 participant David gives a hand signal as he reaches the top of the oak tree.

OFS participant David gives a hand signal as he reaches the top of the oak tree.

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

Conservation Academy gains hands-on experience in prescribed burns

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 7, 2023

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