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 ...
Foraging for food among Wisconsin’s weeds
As a naturalist and a forager M. Afi Lake sees a food source everywhere she looks. Her philosophy is simple: ...
‘My portrait is priceless’: The view from the Wisconsin cabin
Many of us have that special spot in our homes where we feel at peace. Maybe it’s when you park ...
The lindens: Discovering natural beauty in ordinary places
Sometimes, we can take the world’s beauty for granted. We don’t notice these natural works of wonder that are in ...
‘No matter where you are, you can find them’: The joys of bird watching
There's a certain point each spring in Wisconsin when it seems like winter is finally gone for good. We put ...
Painting the landscape: Earth Day in the Heartland
Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson helped organize the first Earth Day in 1970, after growing concerns for the environment. Since then, it’s ...
Where does the ‘Driftless Area’ get its name? The history, boundaries of the southwest Wisconsin region
As people enter the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin, they're transported from a relatively flat region to a sudden maze ...
Under bridges: A parent finds peace in independence and letting go
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son recently spent an afternoon ...
Wisconsin farmer reflects on a life in agriculture in book of poems
The poetry in Daniel Smith’s book “Ancestral” reflects on life and farming in the Driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin. WPR’s ...
Bless these pests: Welcoming the garden invaders
Ever feel like you’re constantly battling garden invaders? Dealing with the weeds, bugs, and critters can be a never-ending, daunting ...