‘And they call it deer hunting’: Appreciating nature in the midst of the wait
A lot of deer hunting consists of sitting around, waiting patiently in the woods for the perfect moment. As writer ...
Wisconsin Life: Wisconsin Concrete Park
Angela Fitzgerald heads up north to Phillips where she explores Wisconsin Concrete Park. The roadside museum celebrates the artistic creations ...
Scientist’s underwater research is helping lake groups
To the untrained eye, lake health may seem most obvious from the surface: the presence of smells, foams or blue-green ...
Wisconsin Life: Pringle Nature Center
Visit the Pringle Nature Center, a nonprofit dedicated to putting people in touch with nature. Angela Fitzgerald tours the center, ...
Wisconsin Life: Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Angela Fitzgerald heads to Chippewa Falls to explore the historic Northern Wisconsin State Fair, a community staple for more than ...
‘Requiem for a Hope’: Honoring the spruce and other old trees
Most of us wouldn’t think twice about cutting down an old evergreen that has grown more brown than green. But ...
Wisconsin Life: Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin
Angela Fitzgerald spreads her wings in Appleton at the Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin, a non-profit preserve celebrating the vibrant insects. ...
The official city bird of Eau Claire: Making the case for the crow
No matter where we live in Wisconsin, we share our community with birds. Writer Ron Davis of Eau Claire has ...
Artist Harry Whitehorse honored with new wood sculpture festival in Monona
When you walk into the sun-drenched studio of Harry Whitehorse, it’s immediately apparent how prolific he was as an artist. ...
Preserving a memory: A meditation on home and memorial benches
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do we choose to preserve the memory of that person? Radio ...
Come opening day: A hunter’s reflection from the woods
Deer hunters across the state are gearing up for another gun season opener, with hopes of getting that big buck. ...
Madison hiker uses her platform to encourage everyone to get outdoors
A day spent outside is a good day for Dini (Dineo) Dowd. “It's very important. It's good for your health. ...
Milwaukee woman on a mission to foster hope with Peace Garden Project MKE
The sound of gunfire in Milwaukee can shatter the peace and Camille Mays is no stranger to gun violence. She ...
Botanical dyer creates colors from nature
Working out of the Spring Creek Art Works, housed in a historic old auto dealership in Lodi, Kipp Inglis dyes ...
Connecting with nature alongside Madison’s naturalist-in-residence Qwantese Winters
Qwantese Winters' goal is to get people outside more. As Madison Public Library's Naturalist-in-Residence 2023, she wants people to think ...