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Unplug to Connect

Powering down technology can bring people back into nature to recharge. Jennifer Dineen spends a lot of time with technology. As a social media coordinator for UW-Madison’s Office of Admissions and Recruitme...
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Robbing the Night

Bright lights and rumbling trucks put Trempealeau County residents at odds over frac sand mining and the environment. It’s 4:15 a.m. when Judt Haase-Hardie shudders awake. Through her open window, she hears ...
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Anytime Meditation

When you’re in a pinch and you need a moment to yourself at work, here are some easy steps to restore your mind and spirit. A GUIDE to MEDITATING AT WORK | Create Infographics...
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The Fight to Save Her

Many Wisconsin lake communities work hard to keep their lakes healthy, but proximity to agriculture creates a major roadblock. The bright light of the sun shines down on her each day and accentuates her most c...
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Paddle Ommm

Self-discovery can be limitless when practicing yoga and meditation atop a paddleboard. With eyes shut, I feel the water take hold of my board and pull me further away from shore and into Lake Mendota. I run t...
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Nature’s Healing Power

The Griffin family was near crisis as their son Peter struggled to stay afloat. The winter woods provided a turnaround. A group of teenagers hikes deep into the Chequamegon National Forest, hauling tents, back...
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Q&A with Professor Paul Koch

Paul Koch is an assistant professor in UW-Madison's Department of Plant Pathology. Below, Koch provides insight into a hot-button topic associated with sustainability: pesticide use in recreational settings. S...
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Swinging Green

The Meadows of Sixmile Creek is a golfer’s haven with beautiful terrain, a clubhouse and experienced golf professionals. However, what sets it apart from the rest lies within the biology of its soil. Golf co...
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The Place You Cannot Swim

Decades of pollutions poisoned the Fox River and Green Bay but cleanup efforts offer new promise. One of my favorite places as a child growing up in Green Bay was Bay Beach. Bay Beach is an amusement park with...