‘Nothing is impossible’: Madison’s Samantha Green driven by change and camping dreams
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
Madison hiker uses her platform to encourage everyone to get outdoors
A day spent outside is a good day for Dini (Dineo) Dowd. “It's very important. It's good for your health. ...
Connecting with nature alongside Madison’s naturalist-in-residence Qwantese Winters
Qwantese Winters' goal is to get people outside more. As Madison Public Library's Naturalist-in-Residence 2023, she wants people to think ...
Under bridges: A parent finds peace in independence and letting go
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son recently spent an afternoon ...
A squirrel tale: A chance encounter offers a reflection on the importance of play
I opened my jacket as I walked, odd for mid-winter, but the warmth of a January thaw was welcome. I ...
A Father And Son’s Chilly Trout Fishing Expedition
Trout fishing conjures an image of sparkling sunlight reflecting on a rushing stream and a fisherman in hip boots confidently ...
What I Mow Around
Mowing the lawn, a simple task that’s got to be done every so often during the summer. That is unless ...
A Walk With A Wisconsin Rabologist
If you have ever gone for a walk in the woods, it’s likely you found a nice long slender branch ...
Kite Flying In The Snow
Spring is here and the sight of kids flying kites at the park is a common scene. But have you ...
Wisconsin’s First Mountain Lion
161 years ago Wisconsin’s first mountain lion met its end, and that’s where our story begins. B.J. Hollars reveals the ...
A Lifetime Of Reading And Loving Aldo Leopold
Many people have been inspired by the works of Aldo Leopold. Ron Weber first picked up the Sand County Almanac ...
Pond Hockey Enthusiasts Hit The Ice For Eagle River Tourney
“Hockey at the roots” is how pond hockey players describe their simple, stripped-down version of the game. Four on four ...
Retired Rhinelander Man Helps Conservationists Track Loons
Alan Schwoegler is a retired Rhinelander man who has joined the ranks of the “Loon Rangers,” a group of citizens ...
Group Works With Autistic Children To Build, Fly Small Drones
Paul Braun wanted to find a way to connect with his son who is living with Autism. He ended up ...
Vernon County Man Lives “Off The Grid” In A Sod House
Harvey Baumgartner’s decision to live in a sod home sans electricity and indoor plumbing was a conscious choice, based on ...