Migrating Birds Visit Wingra
Lake Wingra Monitoring Volunteers Update – April 17, 2019 Birds migrating north are beginning to stop over in Lake Wingra. We recently had the fun of watching a flock of […]
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be 1% better.
We are excited to announce Friends of Lake Wingra joined 1% for the Planet! 1% for the Planet is a global network that connects us with businesses and individuals who
Lake Wingra is Open and Muskies!
Lake Wingra Monitoring Volunteers Update – April 10, 2019 The ice is gone (March 28), but the water is too cold for your Lake Wingra monitoring volunteers to venture into
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2019 Wingra Creek Cleanup
Weather Update: We will brave the elements and have this event, rain, shine, or snow! Event will end in the case of constant heavy downpour or lightning. If you’re feeling adventurous,
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District 19 Alder Candidate Questions
Allison Martinson Madison, WI [email protected]: Allison for District 19 What does Lake Wingra mean to you? Last year, I participated in the Duck Dash on Lake Wingra in my first 10K
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How is the Southwest Path More Than Just a Path?
In the right season joggers, bikers, walkers, other self-locomotors, and even animals enjoy bright displays of native plants along the Southwest Path. Many undoubtedly enjoy the scenery and take it
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Madison Alder District 13 Q&A
The Friends of Lake Wingra asked each candidate five questions about their connection to Lake Wingra, District 13’s unique environmental challenges, their approach to watershed management, and strategies to understand
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Native Plants Add Winter Interest to Your Garden
by Liz McBride Photos by Liz McBride and David Thompson Spring through fall, native plants beautify our gardens and provide food for birds and insects. But even in the dead
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How Brown Leaves Help Turn Lake Wingra Green
By Roger Bannerman Every Fall the leaves accumulating in our residential streets contribute to making Lake Wingra turn green in the summer. Rain water running through the fallen leaves can
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A Statewide Accomplishment: A New DNR Rain Garden Manual
The Department of Natural Resources has a new and improved rain garden manual for your use! Rain Gardens: A Guide for Homeowners and Landscapers, the new manual, discusses the three
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