In a July 27, 2016, talk hosted by the Lafayette County 4-H club, recorded for Wisconsin Public Television’s University Place, Tom Fitz, associate professor of geology, delved into how the Penokees—“some of the oldest rocks in Wisconsin”—took shape. He explored the processes that formed the complex layers of rock making…
…find my roots running deeply in this place. The burgeoning local foods economy in the Chequamegon Bay area is staggering, with a cornucopia of locally-produced vegetables, fruits, meats, fish, dairy, bakery, and value-added goods available throughout the year. Farmers are constructing high tunnel greenhouses across the region to extend their…
…idea, as far as bucket composter Jason Holmes of Ashland is concerned. “I’ve got a small yard, I really don’t have a place to compost. It’s just a short drive over here and bringing a bucket and dropping it off and grabbing a new one is easy,” he said as…
…groom future alumni with hands-on classes in the rivers and streams of the north woods. “Tam and Derek are passionate people with playful hearts and a deep love for the outdoors who recognize the value of a small liberal arts education in this beautiful place,” said Jackie Moore, a 2005…
…or x-country skiing with some of my professors. Some of my closest friendships were made at Northland College. The bonds were so strong that I returned to Northland after surviving a serious car accident that left me as a paraplegic. I was determined to not let go of a place…
With the Great Lakes Compact celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, protections designed to fend off large-scale water diversions have never been stronger, experts said Tuesday at Marquette University Law School. But they also said future water needs are likely to place serious demands in the decades to come on…
…development because I want to help communities thrive. In this era where a lot of feel people discouraged, it’s nice to have a third space where people feel safe, no matter their background. Our library is not a quiet place like an academic library — it’s the center of our…
…and the other in outreach, Jordyn is a positive addition to the Timber Wolf Alliance,” Olson said. “She is capable, knowledgeable, and brings great energy and passion to her work.” Last week she returned to the place where it all started for her, presenting at the International Wolf Symposium on…
