Did you know there is an indoor, winter farmers’ market in Stevens Point? The Winter Market runs Saturdays from 8am to 12pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Stevens Point November 7th through April 24th. The Winter Market serves as an…
Common Roots Rising’s vision is founded on “A Good Local Culture”. Good local culture is essential to the fabric of our entire society. We must restore the health of the land and the health and wellbeing of our local commUNITIES…
Jason Cavadini presents Breaking the Cycle, Climbing the of Ladder of Regenerative Agriculture. This presentation was part of the Farm Profitability Expo. Jason shares his take on what regenerative agriculture is and what it could mean for food production here…
A group of people from the Waupaca-Tomorrow River corridor of Central Wisconsin, have been convening over the past several months (remotely) to explore ideas for building forward-thinking community with others interested in rural regeneration, land and water conservation, regenerative agriculture,…
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…