THINK GLOBAL – ACT LOCAL
If you want to think global and act local in or near Iowa County, check out EcoARC for some great options.
THE MONARCHS’ MINI COMBACK
Like many people in the Midwest, I was cheered this summer to observe many more Monarch butterflies than I have seen in many years! It has been one of […]
DRIFTLESS TRAIL – A WALK THROUGH THE HEART OF A REGION
The proposed Driftless Trail will take hikers through public and private lands into some gorgeous areas that are now inaccessible.
DUCK! IT’S HAIL SEASON
We would all like to know when hail is about to pelt us. You can help make that more possible.
ENGINEERING PLASTIC FROM PLANTS AT UW-MADISON
Working to turn woody plants into a replacement for petroleum.
AS THE CLIMATE WARMS, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LAKES MAY SPEND WINTERS ICE FREE
The first global estimate of how many lakes are likely to lose winter ice cover as the climate warms is not cheery.
HOW TO FIND WARMTH IN THE POLAR VORTEX
Underhill House is a great place to spend a Polar Vortex. We were snug and cozy with NO FUEL BURNED DURING THE SUNNY PART OF THE DAY.
A TRIP TO CRANBERRY LAND
Taking a trip to cranberry country during harvest time is a great autumn outing.
WILD BLACKBERRY BENEFITS
My birthday falls during wild blackberry season. What could be finer? In general, I go after the thorny plants that flourish in the dappled light along our wooded paths. But […]
SAY GOOD BYE TO ASH TREES
Researching this story for Isthmus was discouraging . But if you have any ash trees or enjoy parks with a number of ashes, you need to know about this. The […]
Digging in the Driftless 