nasa (north american squirrel association)

nasa (north american squirrel association) Helping the physically challenged and elderly enjoy the outdoors FREE of charge.

Officially formed in 2003, the north american squirrel association (nasa) is a non-profit organization that grew out of the desire to provide physically challenged and elderly members of our community accessible opportunities to access the outdoors. Formed originally as a hunting and fishing organization, we have now expanded to include a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities serving youth, veterans with disabilities, people with disabilities and elders. Through the kind generosity of individuals and businesses in the region, nasa is able to provide all of our programs and services to our participants at no cost. If you or someone you know might benefit from nasa's programs and services, please contact us anytime. If you have a passion for the outdoors and would like to help someone less fortunate who isn't able to access the outdoors like an able-bodied person, we need your volunteerism. If you are interested in supporting nasa financially or through other means, we would love to hear from you. Contact nasa at: [email protected]
On the web at: www.nasasquirrel.org
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🐿️🌰 Now THAT’S a pretty impressive addition to the n.a.s.a. nest! 🌰🐿️A HUGE thank you to our volunteer Jerry “Juice” Kra...
09/24/2026

🐿️🌰 Now THAT’S a pretty impressive addition to the n.a.s.a. nest! 🌰🐿️

A HUGE thank you to our volunteer Jerry “Juice” Krajewski for generously donating this beautiful new shed to n.a.s.a. for our Pontoon Program! 🚤❤️

Our Pontoon Committee had identified the need for a new storage shed, and Juice stepped up in a BIG way. This shed will give our volunteers much-needed space to keep equipment and supplies organized, protected, and ready for another busy season on the water.

One of the things that makes n.a.s.a. so special is the people behind it. Our volunteers don't just give their time—they see a need and find a way to help. 💚

🐿️ Looks like the squirrels just got a serious upgrade to the clubhouse! 😄

THANK YOU, Juice, for your generosity and for continuing to support n.a.s.a. and our Pontoon Program. We're incredibly grateful to have you as part of our squirrel family! 🚤🐿️❤️

ATTENTION HUNTERS! We are looking for you.
09/21/2026

ATTENTION HUNTERS! We are looking for you.

🐿️🚐 Look Who Was Out and About in Sparta! 💚Our Tomah Squirrels had a great time at Theisen’s Touch a Truck event in Spar...
09/14/2026

🐿️🚐 Look Who Was Out and About in Sparta! 💚

Our Tomah Squirrels had a great time at Theisen’s Touch a Truck event in Sparta on Sunday!

Kids—and plenty of kids at heart—had the chance to check out some pretty unique n.a.s.a. equipment, including the Chipmunk, the Ground Squirrel, and even take the track chair for a spin! 🐿️♿🚐

Events like this are such a fun way to introduce people to adaptive equipment, answer questions, and show firsthand how the right equipment can help make the outdoors and community activities more accessible.

A big THANK YOU to Theisen’s for inviting the Tomah Squirrels to be part of this free family event and for giving them the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people! 💚👏

Way to represent, Tomah Squirrels! 🐿️🐿️

Because everybody deserves the outdoors. 🌲💚

Thanks for having us!
09/13/2026

Thanks for having us!

🐿️💚 Yep… This Squirrel Is Pointing at YOU! 👈n.a.s.a. is powered by volunteers, and we’re always looking for great people...
09/10/2026

🐿️💚 Yep… This Squirrel Is Pointing at YOU! 👈
n.a.s.a. is powered by volunteers, and we’re always looking for great people who want to make memories, make a difference, and help others enjoy the outdoors.
And here’s the best part—you don’t have to be an outdoor expert to help! Whether you have a special skill, enjoy working with people, like lending a hand behind the scenes, or simply have some time and a willingness to pitch in, there’s a place for you on our team.
Our volunteers help make so many opportunities possible—from pontoon rides, fishing, golf, hunting, biking, kayaking, water skiing and snow skiing to fundraising events, equipment transportation, event setup and all the little things that happen behind the scenes. 🚤🎣⛳🚴🌲
You can volunteer a little or a lot. Even a few hours can help create an experience someone remembers for years. ❤️
Curious about n.a.s.a. but not quite ready to commit? Come check us out! Our volunteer meetings are held at Pizza Corral in Holmen on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM—and yes, the pizza is included! 🍕🐿️ It’s a great way to meet our volunteers, learn more about what we do, and find out where you might like to get involved.
So yes... WE WANT YOU! 🐿️👉
Come have some fun, meet some pretty great people, and help us open up the outdoors to others.
📞 608-817-5405
📧 [email protected]
We can’t do it without you!
💚 Because everybody deserves the outdoors.

🐻🌲 An Adventure to Remember! 💚This is what getting back into the outdoors is all about!n.a.s.a. was proud to help Brad M...
09/07/2026

🐻🌲 An Adventure to Remember! 💚

This is what getting back into the outdoors is all about!

n.a.s.a. was proud to help Brad Mellon experience an incredible bear hunt—and it looks like this adventure ended with a memory he’ll be telling stories about for a long time! 🐻

With the help of one of our track chairs, Brad was able to navigate the terrain and get where he needed to be for the hunt. These chairs are designed to go places a traditional wheelchair simply can’t, helping open the door to outdoor experiences that might otherwise be out of reach.

A very special THANK YOU to Peterson Big Game out of Houston,MN for helping make Brad’s hunt such a great experience. We appreciate the time, effort, accommodations, and support that go into making an opportunity like this possible. 👏🌲

n.a.s.a.’s hunting program is about more than the harvest. It’s about access, independence, adventure, and giving people with physical challenges the opportunity to continue enjoying the outdoor traditions they love.

Congratulations, Brad, on a successful hunt and one impressive bear! 🐻👏 We’re thrilled that n.a.s.a. could help make this adventure possible.

Because everybody deserves the outdoors. 💚🐿️🌲

🚤✨ **What a Way to End the Pontoon Season!** 🦅✈️Our final n.a.s.a. pontoon ride of the season turned out to be one we wo...
09/04/2026

🚤✨ **What a Way to End the Pontoon Season!** 🦅✈️

Our final n.a.s.a. pontoon ride of the season turned out to be one we won’t soon forget! Volunteer captains **John and Susan Harter** welcomed a wonderful community member aboard for one last adventure on the water—and this time, they had an extra passenger along for the ride. 🐾

Our guest brought his gentle **12-year-old golden retriever**, giving us our very first four-legged passenger aboard the pontoon! 🐕💚 Apparently, even our furry friends know there’s nothing better than a day on the water.

And there was plenty to see! The skies were unusually busy with commercial planes passing overhead, but the real showstopper was a **C-130 flying directly above us**. ✈️ What an incredible sight from the middle of the water!

Nature made sure to put on a show of its own, too. We spotted **eagles perched in the trees and soaring overhead**, along with osprey, while our guest shared stories about his own experiences enjoying the outdoors. 🦅🌳

Our guest preferred to stay out of the photos, and we were happy to respect his privacy. Instead, we captured some of the sights that made this final outing so memorable. 📸

After a season filled with beautiful scenery, wildlife, laughter, conversations, new friendships and countless memories, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to bring our pontoon season to a close. 💚

A special thank you to **John, Susan, and all of our volunteer captains** who helped make these outings possible throughout the season. Every trip may travel the same waters, but somehow, **no two adventures are ever quite the same!** 🚤☀️

**Because everybody deserves the outdoors.** 🐿️💚

🚤🐦 A Boat Ride Full of Feathered Friends & Unexpected Sights!On August 31, n.a.s.a. volunteer captains John and Susan Ha...
09/04/2026

🚤🐦 A Boat Ride Full of Feathered Friends & Unexpected Sights!

On August 31, n.a.s.a. volunteer captains John and Susan Harter headed out for another wonderful cruise with a great group of community members. Our guests preferred to stay out of the photos, and we were happy to respect their wishes—so this time, Mother Nature became the star of the camera! 📸💚

And she gave us plenty to see! A beautiful white pelican glided across the water, seagulls seemed to be everywhere, and an osprey soared high overhead. 🦅 Using the Merlin Bird ID app added a little extra fun to the adventure, allowing us to learn more about the birds we were spotting and even share close-up photos so everyone could get a better look.

The wildlife wasn’t the only thing that caught our attention. We also had a front-row seat to an aquatic weed-harvesting machine working its way through the thick vegetation, cutting and collecting weeds to help keep the waterways open. 🌿 It was pretty fascinating to watch it in action!

But as always, the best part of the trip wasn’t any one thing we spotted—it was knowing how much our guests enjoyed simply being outside, experiencing nature, sharing conversation, and taking in the beauty of the water. ☀️🚤

No photos of our passengers this time, but plenty of wonderful memories went home with them. 💚

Because everybody deserves the outdoors. 🐿️🌳

🎉🐿️ Come See n.a.s.a. at the Kiwanis Day of Fun for Everyone! 💚We’re excited to share that n.a.s.a. will have a booth at...
09/02/2026

🎉🐿️ Come See n.a.s.a. at the Kiwanis Day of Fun for Everyone! 💚

We’re excited to share that n.a.s.a. will have a booth at this year’s Kiwanis Day of Fun for Everyone!

Join us Saturday, September 12 at Trane Park for a FREE day filled with food, games, activities, therapy animals, and plenty of fun for everyone. ☀️🎯

Be sure to stop by the n.a.s.a. booth and say hello! We’ll be there sharing information about the many ways we help elderly individuals and people with physical challenges get outdoors and enjoy activities they may have thought were no longer possible. 🌲🚤🎣⛳

And of course, we’ll have a little fun waiting for you at our booth too! 🐿️😉

A big thank you to Aptiv and everyone involved in making this inclusive community event possible. We’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, meeting new friends, and enjoying a great day together!

Registration is FREE, so check out the original post below for details on how to sign up.

💚 Because everybody deserves the outdoors.

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