Common Roots Rising believes good news is worth growing and spreading. If you know people and have ideas that you feel would be a fit for a good news story, please send them our way.
Get Involved
We are growing a community collaboration network to support good action in our communities. Our group meets at least monthly to discuss and collaborate around ideas and activities that we can help grow more common good in Central Wisconsin.
We focus on celebrating co-creative culture, sustainability and commUNITY. Connect with us and bring your inspiration, ideas, and dreams for creating a more beautiful place for us all to live.
Waupaca River Clean-Up Join Us May 1
Join us on May 1st at Brainard’s Bridge Park from 9 – 12. Details here.
New! – Waupaca Bike Trail Fundraiser
Greater Waupaca Area Parks and Trails is developing a new family-friendly bike route and is currently raising funds to support this project. To learn more about how you can support this new trail visit here.
Podcasts
Check out these fresh podcasts on our Common Roots Rising podcast network:
Making the World a Better Place with Hannah Butkiewicz
Art is the World with Kiba Freeman
Tapping Maple Trees at Oz Natural Area
Clean Water Now Wisconsin – Allison Werner
Curbwise Bicycle Powered Deliver – Trevor Roark
Inside Creativity Podcast
Waupaca resident and atmospheric instrumental music creator composer, Mike Barden takes a deep dive into creativity with host Savi Ma. Check out this expansive exploration of creativity here.
Support our fundraiser! Wear Common Roots Rising!
Our apparel fundraiser is happening for a few more hours. Check out all the great gear you can wear and support us! Visit our store