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By Denise Thornton on July 16, 2018 • ( 5 Comments )

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 […]

By Denise Thornton on June 13, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

SNAPSHOT WISCONSIN: CANDID CAMERA FOR CRITTERS

Knowledge is power! It can also be a lot of fun. Doug and I have been taking care of our 44 acres since 2003, and I still find myself getting […]

By Denise Thornton on May 23, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

A BAT PENTHOUSE – BUT WILL THE BATS GO FOR IT?

At first, I was excited to find bats nestling into the gorgeous geometry of our timber frame barn. Doug and I are well aware of the key role bats play […]

By Doug Hansmann on May 17, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

By Denise Thornton on May 10, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

By Denise Thornton on May 7, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

YOU CAN MAKE WEATHER FORECASTING BETTER!

Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping to make understanding and forecasting weather more accurate.

By Denise Thornton on February 12, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

IS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR YOU?

A conservation easement can give peace of mind to know conservation efforts on your property are protected when you are no longer there.

By Denise Thornton on February 5, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

HOUNDS KILLED BY WOLVES = $700,000 TO HUNTERS

In 2017 the state of Wisconsin paid a record $99,400 to hunters whose dogs were killed by wolves. Senator Risser says there are better ways to use the state’s resources.”

By Denise Thornton on January 29, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

A GREEN REMODEL STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM UP

  Doug and I are remodeling a house in Madison with our daughter, Della, who is a green architect. She spent three years in Chicago remodeling existing structures. In Madison, […]

By Denise Thornton on January 5, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

THE UW ARBORETUM’S NEW DIRECTOR

“It’s both awe-inspiring and humbling to look out my office window and see the first prairie restoration in the world.”

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