🧪The Wisconsin Well Water Quality Viewer just got an upgrade! Explore 40+ years of statewide groundwater data, including trends by county & watershed. See where samples exceed drinking water standards: go.wisc.edu/qph783 Note: Not for individual well results.

🌎 UW-Extension showed up strong at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference in Milwaukee this month! Our team led sessions on climate comms, shoreline restoration & flood mitigation. Grateful for the learning & partnerships, building a resilient Wisconsin together!

❄️ Winter Water Talks kick off Nov. 10 at 12pm! Join WAV & Citizen Lake Monitoring Network for a free Zoom webinar on manoomin (wild rice)—its biology, harvest & cultural significance. 🌾 Featuring GLIFWC’s Kathleen Smith & Esiban Parent. Register here: go.wisc.edu/3pu3mt

From wagon tours to watershed planning, Extension educators are helping WI farmers protect water & soil. 🌾💧 See how field days, producer-led groups & demo farms are building a statewide conservation network. Read the story: go.wisc.edu/v82o0p

🌳 UW Extension & Wisconsin EcoLatinos launched Tree Stewards in Madison—a 5-part series introducing Latino participants to tree care basics: planting, ID, health & more. Past sessions included Leopold Elementary & Warner Park. Final session in March will focus on pruning!

🍃🍂 Fall is ideal for spotting invasive plants like buckthorn that stay green longer than native plants. Check out UW-Madison Extension Forestry's Learning Hub for ID tips and control strategies! Plan for a healthier forest: go.wisc.edu/q85r0i

🌪️❄️🌧️ Share how extreme weather affects you so we can help you prepare. Join UW Extension’s Rural Partnerships Institute for the Extreme Weather Roadshow in Rhinelander on Dec 2 at 4 PM. Free event with climate experts + local voices! Register: go.wisc.edu/9u44xt

🔥 For the first time in 150+ years, ishkode ("good fire" in Ojibwe) returned to Wisconsin Point. A 22-acre burn, led by a 25-person crew and Indigenous firekeepers, clears invasives and supports native plants. Read the full story: go.wisc.edu/2h737u

🌲 Wisconsin landowners: curious about forest carbon programs? Join our free webinar Dec 4, 6–7:30 PM to learn how they work and if they fit your goals. Hear from UW-Madison experts and enjoy a Q&A. Register by Dec 4: go.wisc.edu/z4k480

🌱 Sneak peek alert! The Soil Health Nexus' new Soil Health Practices Curriculum is here, built for early-career farmers & soil health beginners. Join the preview Nov 19 to explore hands-on tools for sustainable soil health decisions. go.wisc.edu/355uqm

🧊 Educators! Join UW-Green Bay’s free Freshwater Winter Workshop on Jan. 19 in Suamico, WI. Explore invasive species in the Great Lakes + get tools for student action (games, videos, & more). See details & register here: go.wisc.edu/229u40

🔥🌾 Fire shapes our landscapes and grassland restoration. Join us on Nov 20, 2025, 11 AM EST for the Zoom panel Flashy Fuels and Resilient Lands. Learn how communities and science restore ecosystems and tackle challenges. Register today! go.wisc.edu/72v91x

🌟❄️ Give your child a day of winter discovery! Upham Woods Winter Wildlife Camp is Sat, Feb 21, 2026 for ages 7–11. Hike for animal signs, build dens, snowshoe, & craft! $45, snack & lunch included. See details and register here by Feb 1 go.wisc.edu/t0d26z

❄️🎣 Dive into ice fishing at our next Winter Water Talk! Join us Wed, Dec 18 at noon to learn tackle basics, safety tips, where to find fish, plus insights on invasive species & stewardship. Co‑hosted by WAV & Citizen Lake Monitoring Network. Register: go.wisc.edu/8m34t5

🌲 Looking for a job where your office is 320 acres on the Wisconsin River? Upham Woods is hiring Seasonal Outdoor Educators! Teach youth, support conservation, care for animals & more. $17/hr + FREE housing. Apply by Nov 30 👉 go.wisc.edu/m195r5

WGNHS geologist Elmo Rawling joined WUWM 89.7 FM to explain how Ice Age glaciers shaped Milwaukee’s landscape and peat soils—once fueling celery farms near Mitchell Airport. Hear the full story: 👉 go.wisc.edu/k6075y

Check out our Lake Superior Reserve (LakeSuperiorReserve) staff on Into Outdoors discussing Lake Superior's health, fighting Emerald Ash Borer, restoring wild rice, and Great Lakes career paths! 🌊 Watch "Mapping the Mysteries: Great Lakes Careers": go.wisc.edu/61l586

Researchers from UW–Madison CALS joined Tribal Nations at the 2025 Great Lakes Intertribal Harvest Gathering to share work on Indigenous food systems. Paul Amauta Lema (right) leads a demo of Kichwa corn-planting techniques. 📸 Michael P. King Learn more: go.wisc.edu/47tnqr

This winter, UW-Madison experts want to hear your experience and share tools on extreme weather! Join Dec. 2 for the 1st of 3 roadshows at Newbold Community Center, Rhinelander, 4–6 p.m. Register here by Nov. 26 : go.wisc.edu/c99s93 Learn more: go.wisc.edu/0v5545

#GivingTuesday is almost here! On December 2, support youth outdoor learning at Upham Woods. Your donation provides equipment, field trips, and trail maintenance. Let's get kids outside! Donate here: go.wisc.edu/pc9rbz