“It’s definitely worth it,” said James Gill, a resident of Madison who installed a rain garden in his front yard this summer. “It’s definitely beneficial
Category: Environment
Planners of winter activities in Madison brace for unpredictable winter weather
For lifelong sailor Dave Elsmo, knowing the weather is everything, but in recent years, the weather has become more unpredictable, and that’s a problem for
The “leave the leaf” movement: embracing eco-friendly yard care
While fallen leaves are often seen as lawn litter that needs to be cleared away, they can actually be a valuable asset to enrich lawns
Community Shares Backyard Hero: Catherine McKenzie
For the past seven years, Community Shares Backyard Hero Catherine McKenzie has volunteered with the Sierra Club of Wisconsin, but she has always found solace
Community Shares Backyard Hero: Steve Whayland
After Steve Whayland moved with his wife to Madison in 1995 to work in engineering and landscape architecture, it wasn’t long before he became interested
Common Ground with… Don Ferber
A volunteer for the Sierra Club Four Lakes Group since 2003 and co-chair of the organization’s Wisconsin chapter since last year, Don Ferber is a
Master’s program connects with local communities to resolve issues related to water
Hannah Ager wakes up excited for class because her studies often take her to different lakes and waterways across the state. As a current graduate
Saving scraps: Composting gains significance in the greater Madison area
At a farmers market, you may immediately picture vibrant bell peppers protruding from wooden cartons, flower bouquets delicately wrapped in ornate cloths or the season’s
Gender-affirming care for children – how do we best protect our kids?
Many Republicans in the state of Wisconsin believe that kids should be kids, focusing on algebra and playing with their friends, rather than dwelling on
Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin: Do the benefits outweigh the costs?
In the state of Wisconsin a 13-year-old boy was diagnosed with brain cancer and given six months to live. However, his parents refused to give up
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