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Plant Dane Native Plant Program accepting orders through March 20th
Environment

Plant Dane Native Plant Program accepting orders through March 20th

March 15, 2019

Plant Dane is now accepting plant orders for their 14th annual native plant program.

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Pollinator Protection work group aims to address City’s pesticide use
Environment

Pollinator Protection work group aims to address City’s pesticide use

April 27, 2018April 26, 2018

The Madison Food Policy Council’s Pollinator Protection work group introduced a resolution to the Common Council last week allowing the creation of the Integrated Pest

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Statewide school garden organization provides resources, connects Madison schools
Education Environment

Statewide school garden organization provides resources, connects Madison schools

January 16, 2018April 8, 2022

School gardens have found a home in Madison. Over 30 local schools are incorporating garden-based education into the curriculum, and the rewards outweigh the challenges.

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Garden

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