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Rev. John Sheild: Garden Steward

The beautiful vegetable garden located at the entrance of San Damiano has been planted, nurtured, and harvested by Monona resident, Rev. John Sheild, for forty years! Click on the link above to learn more and see a beautiful photo documentary provided by photographer, Gregory Bleck.

Teejop Waksik Wicawas – Four Lakes Ho-Chunk Corn Harvested at San Damiano

This past May, the Ho-Chunk community and Bill Quackenbush, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, planted traditional corn, called Teejop Waksik Wicawas (Four Lakes Ho-Chunk Corn), at the entrance of the San Damiano property. Click the link to learn more and see beautiful photos of the corn growing process.

The Lifelong Gift of San Damiano

Local photographer, Greg Bleck, shares his past and present experiences on the San Damiano property both in words and through imagery.

Progress Report from the San Damiano Steering Committee

San Damiano was acquired in June, 2021, by the city of Monona. The last six short months have seen many accomplishments. The property has seen thousands of visitors, hosted many groups, attracted admiration and attention from local bird groups, and was refreshed via a well-attended summer clean-up event. In our latest progress report, read more about what we’ve accomplished, where we plan to go, our target project timeline, and how you can help.

Progress Report from the San Damiano Steering Committee: City and Friends Target Early 2022 to Begin Community Engagement and Master Planning Process

Where we began San Damiano was acquired in June, 2021 by the city of Monona. There have been many accomplishments since then: the property has seen thousands of visitors, hosted many groups, as well as attracted admiration and attention from local bird groups. What we’ve accomplished San Damiano was acquired in June 2021 by the city of Monona. A well-attended community clean up event hosted over 175 volunteers who organized to transform the retaining rock wall, flower beds, and general grounds for the better. The ten person San Damiano Steering Committee was formed in August 2021, composed of representatives from both…

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