Curated by Woodshire Studio
Resources
The resources featured here have been selected because they support healthier people, stronger communities, resilient landscapes, lifelong learning, and thoughtful stewardship. Some are educational organizations, some are trusted tools and services, and some are initiatives developed or supported by Woodshire Studio and its partners.
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Learning & Reading
Books, journals, publishers, and educational resources that inspire lifelong learning and deeper understanding.
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Landscape & Watershed
Organizations, educational programs, and initiatives focused on land stewardship, water resources, conservation, and ecological restoration.
Sustainable Driftless
Driftless Region
A regional hub for sustainability education, advocacy, and community connection across the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
A statewide nonprofit that connects people to Wisconsin's natural world through grants, education, and conservation programs that protect land, water, and wildlife across the state.
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Leadership & Personal Resilience
Resources that support healthy individuals, effective leadership, personal growth, resilience, and community engagement.
Featured Authors
SimpliSecure
Helping individuals and families organize critical documents, prepare for emergencies, preserve important records, and create greater peace of mind through preparedness and planning. A robust software that handles it all, fully encrypted and private.
MyDigitalData.org
A practical resource for individuals and families looking to organize, protect, and pass on their digital information — from passwords and accounts to important documents and online assets. Personally controlled, not cloud-based — your information stays in your hands.
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Healthy Living & Aging Well
Organizations, services, and educational resources that support healthy aging, caregiving, wellness, and quality of life.
CallMabel
Helping older adults, caregivers, and families navigate aging well through companionship, support, and practical resources designed to promote quality of life and independence.
The Architecture of Care
A series exploring the systems, spaces, and human realities of caregiving — from the invisible administrative burden to the design of communities that support dignity at every stage of life.
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Preparedness & Resilience
Resources that help individuals, families, and organizations prepare for uncertainty, safeguard important information, and strengthen resilience.
SimpliSecure
Helping individuals and families organize critical documents, prepare for emergencies, preserve important records, and create greater peace of mind through preparedness and planning.
My Digital Data
A practical resource for organizing, protecting, and passing on the digital information that matters — from accounts and passwords to important documents and online assets.
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Community & Civic Life
Organizations, programs, and resources focused on building stronger communities, encouraging civic engagement, and supporting local leadership.
JBG Planning LLC
Jason Gilman, AICP
Winona County, MN
Jason Gilman, AICP brings decades of experience in land use planning, groundwater protection, and community resilience — including work as Planning Director for Winona County, Minnesota.
Reference
Maps
Watershed and landscape maps curated for reference and education.
Great Lakes Watersheds
A comprehensive watershed map of the Great Lakes basin, showing the drainage areas for each of the five lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario — color-coded by watershed. Produced in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Credit: Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation / The Nature Conservancy
Lake Ontario Watershed
A detailed map of the Lake Ontario watershed, illustrating the full drainage basin including tributaries, surrounding regions, and the connections between Lake Ontario, Georgian Bay, and Lake Erie.
Credit: Map source: public domain / educational use