Good news! This morning Judge Rohl approved all of the revisions to Caroljean's Will. She said that our revisions maintained the sprit and intent of Caroljean's wishes. Getting her approval was a critical step. There are additions steps that will take place over the next several months, for example, the University of Rivers Falls (UWRF) and the University of Rivers Falls Foundation (UWRFF) have to get approvals from both the UWRFF Board and the Regents of the University Wisconsin system.  We have had meetings and visits with various Deans, Chancellors and assorted senior leadership so I don't think these approvals will be a problem.

I will continue to work with our attorney to finalize the conservation easement, which will ultimately be held by the UWRFF, and to put in place any additional agreements that we need.  

The University plans to continue using the name Wildflower Farm. Over time, they will turn Wildflower into a living classroom. I have attached a DRAFT site plan of their vision for Wildflower. We have arrived at this point after months and months of work. I am thrilled that we have gotten this far, and I look forward to seeing  this classroom come to life, and I frequently think about how much I would enjoy talking with Caroljean about all this!

Please note that #16 on the site plan is Caroljean's grave site. The UW folks have encouraged us to turn her grave into a place for reflection and meditation. There are plans to place a grave stone and, perhaps, a bench. They fully understand that from time to time  various people will visit her grave site.

If all goes well, Wildflower Farm will officially become the property of UWRF this fall. Once it's official I will post a final update.