Rachel Bouressa is going to Washington! Rachel will be representing the state of Wisconsin as a member of the new Climate Change Policy Advisory Panel. Rachel has been a primary collaborator here with Common Roots Rising. Rachel owns Bouressa Family…
The history of the early vegetation in Waupaca County, land use and a tale of current land management by Keva Schulz. I grew up in Shawano, WI, a small town established in the mid-19th century that owed its early existence…
One of my favorite outdoor activities here in central Wisconsin is paddling. Enjoying the waterways of central Wisconsin is one of the main reasons that I decided to move to the Waupaca countryside. I wanted to be closer to the…
Last month a new sign was installed at the Knight Lane boat launch parking area to tell visitors about Pope Lake State Natural Area. Pope Lake is a 54 acre natural area. Pope Lake is part of Hartman Creek State…
We love the natural beauty of central Wisconsin. There are so many places to explore and to immerse yourself nature. Walking in nature is a refreshing break from our busy activities. Jorgens Park Preserve is one of these places. The…
Today is World Soil Day! World Soil Day 2020 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign “Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity” aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil…
Way Forward Wega is a community resource that strives to put information for Weyauwega, Wisconsin residents in one place. About Way Forward Wega Our hope is to connect people, businesses, and organizations in our area through communication. We are not…
Excerpt from: The Gift of Good Land by Wendell Berry Both the foraging in fields and woods and the small husbandries of household and barn have now been almost entirely replaced by the “consumer economy”, which assumes that it is…
Waupaca Community Arts Board commissioned a new mural to be painted on the side of the antique store at West Union St. and Main St. in downtown Waupaca. Kari Esbensen shared what the mural means to her. Friends, this photo…