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WUWM takes a walk with a chemistry professor on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Think back to a time in your life when you saw a bird that piqued your interest and made you want to learn more about birds. That’s your spark bird! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez asked listeners to share the moment they discovered their spark bird.
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Freelance writer Alli Watters has plenty of suggestions for planning a visit to any of Wisconsin's 50 State Parks.
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Last week, hundreds of people gathered in northern Wisconsin to weigh in on a proposal to reroute the Line 5 pipeline operated by Enbridge. Some of the pipeline runs through the Bad River Band of Lake Chippewa tribal land. Bad River Band sued to have the pipeline removed. Now, Enbridge is proposing rerouting its line around the borders of tribal land.
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With the arrival of spring, plants are blooming — in our homes, our parks, and even in the middle of some Milwaukee streets. One WUWM listener wondered about those peculiar sunken gardens in street medians, and "Bubbler Talk" investigates.
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At the Milwaukee Public Museum, millions of artifacts that aren’t on display are stored in back-room drawers and cabinets. As part of our series, Behind the Scenes at MPM, we’ll explore the zoology department’s vast bird collection.
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For over 30 years, this 200-acre preserve just east of downtown Sturgeon Bay has worked to restore natural areas and offered free programs. Today, the mission continues while incorporating the latest in restoration techniques.
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It’s peak birding season in Wisconsin, and if you look high in the sky, you’ll likely see some raptors soaring. Raptors like hawks, owls and vultures sometimes get a bad reputation, but these birds of prey play a huge ecological role.
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Southern Wisconsin is home to Brood XIII, one of the two broods of periodical cicadas emerging this summer.
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Sisters Karen and Jennifer Lemke visited more than 50 parks to put together the accessible field guide. They consider it a showcase of the city they love and a vision for an inclusive future.