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Habitat loss, climate change and the use of pesticides are to blame for the population decline of monarchs, says Karen Oberhauser, the co-founder and co-director of the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project.
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Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.
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Conservationists are working to increase access to environmental education in Milwaukee so students of color can connect with nature in their communities.
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Winter weather-related emergencies can be unpredictable, and we’re not always insulated from their impact.
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Staying mostly inside during winter months isn't always an option, especially for people who need to be outside for long periods of time.
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Each year, getting a fresh tree is part of a holiday tradition. But is getting a new tree every year more environmentally friendly compared to reusing a fake one?
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After years of wondering what will happen to the deteriorating Mitchell Park Domes, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has committed $30 million to "The Domes: Reimagined" project. The plan includes expanded classroom space, a café and a nature learning center. The effort is being spearheaded by the Friends of the Domes group.
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The monarch butterfly, with its striking orange and black markings, has become a beloved species but faces significant challenges, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an estimated 80% decline in the eastern population since the 1980s and an even steeper decline in the western population, while also proposing possible protection for the species.
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The 33,000 acres of wetlands at Horicon Marsh supports plants, fish, birds and other wildlife. Visitors can hike, kayak, fish and learn at the marsh.
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This summer, after spending the last 17 years underground, millions of periodical cicadas emerged in southern Wisconsin. WUWM’s Lina Tran and Jimmy Gutierrez went to Lake Geneva on a mission to experience the emergence for themselves.