Jungle Jay is living the dream at Safari Lake Geneva
On 75 acres of former farmland, Jungle Jay Christie is living out his childhood dream. If you didn’t know it, ...
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 ...
‘Bird Nerd’ on a mission to bring people of color into the outdoors
For Dexter Patterson birding is more than a hobby, it’s been an unexpected way to heal. “Before I found birding, ...
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: ...
Bond between mini horse and community is magnificent
In the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a remarkable sight captures the attention of locals and visitors alike. Meet Jack, ...
Milwaukee artist blends scientific curiosity and environmental passion in captivating TikToks about the Great Lakes
Among TikTok's captivating content creators, Geo Rutherford stands out. With a blend of artistic creativity, scientific curiosity, and a passion ...
‘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 ...
Gleaning the sunflowers: How not to fail at gardening
Gardening season is upon us. For people blessed with a green thumb, this is their moment to shine…they’re putting in ...
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 ...
Remembering Wisconsin Astronaut Laurel Clark’s Interstellar Dreams
Astronaut Laurel Clark’s life ended abruptly on February 1, 2003, when the space shuttle Columbia exploded near the end of ...
‘Wouldn’t you help your relatives survive?’: The return of the Ojibwe horses
Emily Loerzel’s horse, Dimii, neighs while other Ojibwe horses munch on hay during one sunny, fall day in October 2022. ...
Outdoorsman brings shades of color to natural spaces
The outdoors is painted in beautiful colors that change with the seasons and beckon for people to explore it. Christopher ...
Letting monkeys be monkeys: Retired lab monkeys find retirement at Wisconsin sanctuary
Amy Kerwin, founder and executive director of Primates Incorporated, says monkeys used in research and drug testing have often never ...