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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
YOU CAN MAKE WEATHER FORECASTING BETTER!
Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping to make understanding and forecasting weather more accurate.
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.
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, […]
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.”
TRADING BEANS FOR BEEF WOULD BE COOL FOR EARTH
Feeling helpless to stop our ever-faster rush toward habitat destruction and loss of diversity? There is something we all can do that will make a difference immediately. STOP EATING […]
Digging in the Driftless 