UW-Madison geoscientists working to decolonize science
In the wake of the Pandemic, UW-Madison geology Ph.D. student Ethan Parrish and Vertebrate Paleontologist Dave Lovelace Ph.D. sparked a ...
Equine sanctuary gives horses a home
One day Erin Kelly Groth, executive director of Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary, was on her way to work when she ...
Manitowoc County woman leads by example at one of the state’s largest dairy farms
Sunrise over Lake Michigan signals the start of the new day at one of Manitowoc County’s largest dairy farms. Like ...
Rethinking consumption at the Dane County Landfill
Estimates show that it takes roughly 450 years for a plastic water bottle to decompose. While this number is staggering, ...
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 ...