Zachariah’s Acres
Emily Enockson
Zachariah’s Acres is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in the town of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Its mission is to connect children with special needs, and their families, to the miracles of nature so they may know their Creator.
The campus is positioned on 97 acres surrounded by rolling hills, scenic ponds, thousands of evergreens, and acres of wildflowers. It features an ADA-compliant fishing pier, stocked fishing pond, walking and rolling paths, raised gardens, greenhouses, a garden workshop, an accessible treehouse with a wildlife observation deck, heated barn, patio, and bonfire gathering area.
Enockson described the organization’s founding in 2011, when the Schowalter family donated land to used for families with children with special needs. Orchards, sweet corn, farm store, archery range and hayrides welcome more than 17,000 visitors. Clients make honeyberry pies and can string beans. Five staff and 400 plus volunteers provide mostly free programming. The site serves nine different schools, communities across Wisconsin and provides a natural sanctuary for respite, safety and support. “We are all part of God’s amazing creation,” said Enockson
Zachariah’s Acres is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in the town of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Its mission is to connect children with special needs, and their families, to the miracles of nature so they may know their Creator.
ProHealth
Sarah Butz helped Rotarians with bike helmet fitting techniques for Aug. 5 Kids Fest booth at Fowler Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 100 helmets will be given away that day for Rotary’s 100th anniversary.
Artist Shuttle
Volunteers needed to shuttle artists to and from the Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Aug. 16 and 17.
- Monday, July 28 – Bingo at Shorehaven
- Aug. 11: Rotary pontoon outing, launching from Shorehaven
- Sept. 13: Rotary Bike Tour. Pick up your yard signs, sign up to ride or volunteer on Clubrunner, sponsor a level or run the concession area