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
Category: Environment
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
Reading Behind Bars: How a Madison-Based Nonprofit is Breaking the Barrier Between Prisoners and Books
During the 37 years that Harlan Richards spent in prison, he became an artist and a poet, and even learned algebra and calculus. He was
A pollinator predicament: How community members are mitigating bumblebee declines in Madison
The first inklings of fall swept through the Warwick Way Gardens, a community-driven sanctuary for pollinators nestled between tranquil suburban homes in southwest Madison. Judy
With Canadian wildfires came canceled performances
Madison arts organizations grapple with effects of poor air quality The effects of Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season have reverberated across the United States. Hazy conditions
Wild Harvest Nature Connection facilitates meaningful relationships with the natural world
Growing community practices culture of connection to nature — and each other When I first met Alex Britzius, his sandy blonde hair was pulled back
Dane County’s Farmland Preservation Plan provides farmers with tax incentives and protections on existing farmland
Wisconsin and other states have incentivized farmland preservation to prevent residential and industrial development on agricultural land. Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program incentivizes preservation by helping
Sun Prairie works toward limiting water damage
Sun Prairie got its name back in 1873, when a party of 45 men traveled through the rain for nine days straight to build a