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”…
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…
Friends of San Damiano Enters New Era with Support from Madison Community Foundation MONONA, Wisc. (April 7, 2025) – Friends of San Damiano (FoSD) is honored to announce it has received a $50,000 Community Impact Grant…
Since 2020, Friends of San Damiano (FoSD) has been on a mission to protect and reimagine one of Monona’s most iconic natural spaces. What began as a grassroots effort to save this nearly 10-acre property…
PRESS RELEASE New Agreement Paves the Way for San Damiano’s Future MONONA, Wisc. (March 18, 2025) – The City of Monona and Friends of San Damiano (FoSD) have solidified their relationship with a new Memorandum…
At Friends of San Damiano (FoSD), we are united by a shared vision: transforming San Damiano into a vibrant, welcoming space that enriches lives for generations to come. Through collaboration and community action, we are…
Explore our 2024 Annual Report to see the impact we have made together. Please email us if you would like a digital PDF copy.