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
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Greg Burt, a Steward of San Damiano At the heart of any successful community initiative is a dedicated group of volunteers — people who give their time, talents, and energy to causes…
Karen Turino has been very involved with San Damiano right from the beginning. She notes: “I was serving on the Monona Park and Recreation Board back when the idea of purchasing the property was barely…
For decades, visitors to San Damiano have admired the vibrant vegetable garden nestled near the entrance, a quiet, flourishing space that spoke volumes about dedication, care, and community. What many may not have known is…
This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight one of our dedicated volunteers whose journey with San Damiano is rooted in a deep commitment to environmental justice, public service, and community connection – Molly Grupe, pronounced “groupie”…