Monday, April 20th marked an important milestone, not only for San Damiano Park, but for Monona and our Dane County community. Unanimously, the City of Monona Common Council officially approved the Phase I Conceptual Development Plan, setting in motion the first tangible steps toward transforming this lakefront park into…
About 50 people showed up to spread wood chips, pick up sticks and litter, clear and line the trails, and take care of the park. In less than 3 hours, volunteers spread 45yds of wood…
Spring is blooming at San Damiano Park, and, with it, a renewed sense of energy and connection presents itself through exciting events on the shores of Lake Monona. We invite you to be part of this spring renewal with these upcoming events.
When organizations share a commitment to caring for land and water, meaningful partnerships can grow. That’s exactly what has happened through San Damiano’s collaboration with Clean Lakes Alliance. For Clean Lakes Alliance, the connection to…
MONONA, Wis. (WMTV) – A once-private stretch of shoreline on Lake Monona is now at the heart of a major community effort, as the City of Monona and a local nonprofit work together to transform…
For Heather, San Damiano quickly became more than just a beautiful place to walk Ruby, her dog — it became part of Heather and her husband’s story as well. With so many options for getting…
For many people, San Damiano has a magnetic quality. For volunteer Pat Howell, it began years ago with simple walks and bike rides along the curved driveway with being drawn in by the property’s mystery,…
After moving to Monona, one of the first places that truly made Sadie feel at home was San Damiano. Drawn in by the community spirit and natural beauty of the property, Sadie jumped into volunteering…
When you’ve driven past San Damiano for 45+ years, the place becomes a part of your personal landscape. For this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to feature a longtime Monona resident whose dedication, craftsmanship, humor, and heart have helped shape San Damiano from the inside out – Tim Turino.
A new volunteer and a message in a bottle