F.O.H.H.A.S
Friends of Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Meet the Board
President: Carolyn Cleveland
I especially enjoy the Trail of Myths event held in October each year. It is so wonderful to see the interaction of the animal characters with the families. Plus, spending the afternoon in the woods as a little red fox (like I did) was not only fun – it was educational!
Vice President: Nick Allen
Since childhood I have greatly enjoyed being outdoors in beautiful places,particularly old forests.When I moved from California to Madge I went looking for places to hike that had not been clearcut:the woods of Hunt Hill are the best old growth forest in this area to walk and see how beautiful nature is when we just leave it alone!
Vice President: William ‘Bill’ Stewart
Some folks just cannot get enough of Wisconsin’s north-woods. Then there are those who just don’t see the attraction. Hunt Hill has something to delight them both.
Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair: Adam Leigl
Program Committee Chair and Secretary: Jessica Schalkowski
I first discovered Hunt Hill in 2007 after moving to the area. I started coming out to explore the trails with my dog, then participating in the offered programs, volunteering on the program committee, and now the Board! It’s one of my favorite places in the region and a place where I can put my environmental education background to good use. I love meeting new people and learning new skills while fostering the love of nature.
Facilities Chair: Gary Davis
I became aware of Hunt Hill when we moved to the same lake chain in 2000. My wife and I have enjoyed participating as volunteer educators for the spring and fall school programs.
Membership Committee Chair – Carlotta Romsos
Our family was delighted to learn that Hunt Hill was adjacent to the property we were about to buy for our future home. We started attending programs on eagles, loons, beaver, mushrooms, etc. even before we lived here. Now our whole family has become involved in activities like the pancake breakfasts, nature programs, spring cleanup, barn dances and day camps (our grandchildren are excited about attending summer day camp at Hunt Hill every year). We have all met wonderful friends and staff members while learning about nature…..so, please visit us at Hunt Hill!
Fundraising Committee Chair: Gus Stelzer
My most pleasant remembrances about Hunt Hill involve our children there in the summers. Including our youngest named Chloe. We have a photo of her at our summer home, plopping along on the Hunt Hill dock with swim fins on her feet, about seven years old, with another little girl. We’d been cooling off in the lake and canoeing that day.
Taylor Page
I first became aware of Hunt Hill upon moving to Rice Lake in 2006. After attending the first two Soupstock events and upon reading Last Child in the Woods, it became evident to me that Hunt Hill is an absolutely VITAL part of our community!
Wayne Sabatke
Hunt Hill is a special place, a diamond in the rough that represents the pristine nature of Wisconsin of years ago. This is what Hunt Hill has come to mean to me, a place that is devoted to leaving an environmental legacy for our children, grandchildren and their grandchildren. I came to Hunt Hill by invitation to help in the hiring of the Executive Director and later the Program Director. This introduction to a special place touched my inner self and opened a long hidden interest in environmental issues and the desire to educate the public especially our youth to the sensitivity of our ecological systems. Hunt Hill does this by providing educational opportunities and training in the best stewardship practices to help preserve our planet for generations to come. I am honored to be a part of this effort.
Park Taylor
Park joined Hunt Hill in 2008 after moving from Chicago, with his wife to the beauty of the northwoods. Hhe spent 3 years on the educational staff at Hunt Hill working with our school groups as well as our summer programs.
Dennis Grivna
My introduction to Hunt Hill ws in 1985 when I became a teacher for the summer camp sessions. My first assignments were weatherman of the camp and giving tours of the meadow and forest to the campers. It was while giving these walks that I began to enjoy the various plant species with their color, diversity and uniqueness. Along with the many species of plants found at Hunt Hill, I love the colorful history which led to Hunt Hill becoming an environmental camp.
Owl Pellet Aficionado : William “Chip” Wood
William Wood, better known as Chip, has enjoyed a long association with Hunt Hill and has never lost an inch of his enthusiasm for the land and purposes of the Sanctuary. His recent return to service on the Board will only increase his admiration for all that Hunt Hill represents.
Jack Nessen
Having owned property on Leesome Lake (just 3 miles north of Hunt Hill) for nearly 44 years, I think of Hunt Hill as a neighbor down the road. I am amazed as to the size of the Hunt Hill organization – facilities, staff, social interactions, & focus on environmental programs for all ages. It has become apparent to me that Hunt Hill fills an invaluable niche for residents & visitors to the wonderful natural resources & learning opportunities in northwest Wisconsin.
Paul Amacher
After retirement Maryann and I bought a home on Little Devils Lake which connects to Twin Lakes through Big Devils Lake. The first time we canoed into those beautiful lakes surrounded by Hunt Hill we realized that this was indeed a special place. We moved to Northern Wisconsin from Minneapolis because of our appreciation of nature and all the “critters” up here. I have attended programs at the camp for years and when asked if I would be interested in running for a position on the board I eagerly accepted the opportunity.
