When Is It Safe to Swim in Madison’s Lakes?
Summer is here and it's time to take a swim! But there are a few things to keep in mind before diving into one of Madison's lakes.
Ava WojnowskiJun 11, 2025Urban Almanac
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Ava WojnowskiJun 11, 2025
How To Keep Madison’s Wild Baby Bunnies Safe
The Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center is receiving a lot of calls about Eastern Cottontail rabbits as people are finding more nests filled with bunnies.
May 28, 2025
How To Take Care of Indoor Plants This Spring
Are you wondering how to take care of your indoor plants this Spring? Or thinking of getting some new ones? We dive into plant ideas and care suggestions for popular indoor houseplants.
Sidney MaddenMar 31, 2025
How a New Tool Helps Reunite Pets With Their Owners
A new Madison Police Department microchip scanner will help pet owners reunite with their lost dogs and cats.
Rob ThomasOct 9, 2024
Take a Break From the Rake!
Fall is here! Soon, you’ll be serenaded by the sound of your neighbor’s leaf blower, and wonder if it’s time to get out your own, or a rake, and deal with the autumnal pile on your own lawn.
Rob ThomasOct 2, 2024
Why the Cows Come Home To the World Dairy Expo
The cows come home to Madison next week as the World Dairy Expo returns to the Alliant Energy Center Oct. 1 to Oct. 4. You might have heard about the event, or seen the trailers full of cows on the road heading in and out of town, and wondered what it’s all about. Well, I’m here to give you the (ice cream) scoop!
Rob ThomasSep 25, 2024
Hang Out At Madison’s New Lakefront Porch Park
A lot of people passed by the Madison Water Utility reservoir at 201 S. Hancock St. and just saw concrete. But others saw an opportunity to create Madison’s newest park. On Thursday, the city will be able to enjoy the results of 15 years of planning and organizing by city officials and community remembers as the new Lakefront Porch Park opens on the reservoir’s concrete space.
Rob ThomasSep 18, 2024
A Sheep Way To Help Solar Projects
It’s a farm friendship as unlikely and fruitful as Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig – sheep and solar panels. Solar array projects are popping up around Wisconsin, and some enterprising farmers have figured out a second use for the land where the solar panels are installed – as grazing land for sheep.
Rob ThomasSep 11, 2024
Q&A With the Queen of Microgreens
At 18, Jessica Ricci is changing the world of microgreens in Madison. This young entrepreneur has turned her passion for growing into her business called New Life Greens.
Ava WojnowskiSep 4, 2024
How to Compost in Madison
Here is your ultimate guide to composting in Madison, from what you can and can't compost, to where you can drop it off for free.
Natalia AldanaAug 21, 2024
How Does Madison Plan to Combat Pollution?
Madison recently installed the first of 65 air quality monitors in the city. This monitor was installed at the Kennedy Heights Community Center. These monitors will measure particulate matter concentration throughout Madison — 56 on city street poles, five in parks, and four at partner organizations.
Ava WojnowskiAug 7, 2024
130 Years of Madison Parks. What’s Next?
Over the weekend, Madison Parks celebrated its 130th birthday 🎂 Madison is a great city that offers natural spaces against an urban backdrop. There are 6,000 acres of land making up over 280 parks for everyone to enjoy. But how did it all begin?
Ava WojnowskiJul 24, 2024
