a new-‘bee’ guide to starting your own hive and helping to save the bees
I’ve never seen creatures work together the way that honey bees do. Last summer, I began learning about beekeeping from my uncle, and became intrigued by what I can learn from the bees. In April, my uncle invited me to join his apiary with my own two colonies ...
Hikers Brew Coffee is one of only a few 1% For the Planet companies, dedicated to lowering waste
1% for the Planet comprises “a global network of businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues,” according to its website. And one local business is dedicated to the cause of ...
Sunflower? More like solar flower! Check out CVTC's newest efforts to boost renewable energy production and education
A recent donation to Chippewa Valley Technical College shines a bright light on the college’s efforts to educate students about renewable energy. Solar energy – as well as geothermal and wind energy – was already part of the curriculum for students in ...
new housing project combines passion for preservation, sustainability, and affordable housing
If you’ve been looking to buy a house in this crazy market, the idea of owning a tiny home may have already settled on the real estate of your mind. And, for those in the Chippewa Valley, your wish may soon be granted ...
Have you ever seen a green violet? Neither have most people – with the exception of one conversation biologist from Wisconsin...
A wisconsin department of natural resources (DNR) conservation biologist has found the “holy grail” of a rare plant in Wisconsin: A green violet long thought gone from the state, but growing by the hundreds in a State Natural Area (SNA) in west central Wisconsin ...