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From owls to coyotes to turtles, Eric Kilburg, a senior wildlife specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, says many animals call Milwaukee home and have learned to live near humans.

The conditions for wildfires in Wisconsin are unusually high this year, and have already led to three times the expected number of reported fires.

Editor's note: This piece was originally published Jan. 12, 2018.As winter descends on Wisconsin and the cold sets in, our fair-weather - and…

Cases of lyme disease are on the rise in counties throughout the Northeast and Midwest, including here in Wisconsin. We're currently in the peak…

Lake Effect contributor Stacy Tornio joins us every so often to talk about generally family-friendly adventures around the Midwest. But by…

If the heat has you thinking about getting out to a visit a waterfall close by, Lake Effect contributor Stacy Tornio can offer some suggestions.It was…

As the French painter Paul Cezanne said, "art is a harmony that is parallel with nature."In a new three part exhibit, The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts…

As summer approaches, you will most likely want to spend more time out in the natural environment. Many people and families take the summer to visit a…

Sometimes all we need to rejuvenate our minds, bodies and spirits is a bit of fresh air. Fortunately our outdoor adventure contributor, Stacy Tornio, has…

As Earth Day approaches, Stacy Tornio of the Destination Nature has some suggestions for getting outside this week. 1. Find FlowersIn early springtime,…