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10/19/2026

Explore the spooky side of La Crosse by bike during this free event tonight, Monday, Oct. 19 @ 7pm

Join Drift Cycle for a chilling ride through La Crosse as we explore its haunted history! During this free public bike ride, Michael Scott will lead us through the spooky side of the city. This ride is perfect for all experience levels. All Drift Cycle Rentals will be FREE for this event, and all attendees will get a FREE membership!

Where: We will meet at UWL's Student Union Drift Cycle station (located outside between the Student Union Center and Prairie Springs Science Center building)

Copy and paste into your browser to RSVP: https://forms.gle/UhABGSrUgJSfdYwP9

08/11/2026

Attend this Focus on Energy webinar and learn more about improving the energy efficiency of your grocery & convenience store's refrigeration.

Tuesday, August 18 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Register at focusonenergy.com/training

Participants will receive an overview of common energy-using systems in grocery and convenience stores. Then you will learn about operational best practices and energy-saving opportunities, and the Focus on Energy rebates and incentives that can help make them happen.

The course will address:
- The refrigeration cycle, equipment, and system stages.
- Opportunities and benefits of refrigeration upgrades.
- Heat reclaims and system performance upgrade opportunities.
- Refrigerated case types and energy profiles.
- Best practices and cost-effective equipment considerations.
- Preventive maintenance recommendations.
- How to utilize Focus on Energy for upgrade opportunities.

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08/05/2026

Focus on Energy is offering limited-time rebates on energy-efficient window upgrades.

- Eligible customers can save up to $600 per energy-efficient window upgrade with Focus on Energy rebates through a participating Trade Ally contractor.

- Customers must work with a participating window contractor and submit a rebate reservation before purchase and installation. Installations must be completed by December 15, 2026.

- Rebate amount is based on income.

To learn more about the program or find a Trade Ally, go to focusonenergy.com/windows

06/12/2026

CAP Happenings is a monthly newsletter from the City of La Crosse Planning Department, sharing news and updates, details about upcoming events, and general information about how you can help address climate change.

Use the following link to subscribe:
lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/03IS2nw/CAPHappenings

06/10/2026

The City of La Crosse invites residents and community members to join “Ride with the Mayor", a community bike ride on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The ride will begin at City Hall (400 La Crosse Street) and follow a roughly 5-mile route at an easy pace with frequent stops through the city.

The event is free and open to the public. All are encouraged to bring a bicycle, helmet, and water bottle. Registration is not required but encouraged. If you would like to participate but need a bike, please fill out the registration form or contact the Planning and Development Department directly.

06/02/2026

Every June 2nd, communities across the country come together to connect with the Mississippi River — the lifeblood of our nation and the people, land, water, and wildlife it sustains. 1 Mississippi in coordination with our Mississippi River Network members and partners, launched in 2025 to make that celebration an annual tradition.

Learn more at mississippiriver.org/national-mississippi-river-day

Spanning approximately 2,350 miles from the wild rice beds in northern Minnesota to the oyster reefs in southern Louisiana, the Mississippi River is more than a waterway; it’s a symbol of connection. It touches 10 mainstem states, while draining a total of 32 states in its watershed, and provides drinking water for over 20 million people. Along its banks, it powers industries, grows food, supports tourism and recreation, and serves as the economic backbone of the region.

05/30/2026

The latest Sustainability Chat from the Sustainability Institute highlights how it was incredibly lucky and grateful to have two amazing interns from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse working as 2026 Earth Fair interns. Their goal? Create an interactive experience at Earth Fair that incorporates art and provides a welcoming experience to all fairgoers.

Incorporating a photo opportunity, the interactive art piece became a front and center aspect of this year's Earth Fair, engaging our community in building together. Better yet, their work will now live on past Earth Fair, as the two mural pieces will be showcased this summer at the Holmen and Onalaska Public Libraries for more to enjoy.

05/28/2026

Go to natureplacelacrosse.org/blog/ and read all about how at Nature Place La Crosse butts represent something more significant than just a body part: butts represent people choosing to show up and use what we provide. A choice to show up, engage, and connect with the natural world.

Cara Senn | Gardens & Grounds Assistant If you spend enough time in Myrick Park and the La Crosse River Marsh- hiking, biking, running, playing, or simply observing- you begin to notice patterns. There’s the seasonal movement of migratory birds and the steady presence of the trees through a harsh ...

05/23/2026

World Fish Migration Day is a global awareness campaign celebrated every
two years in May to highlight the connections that migratory fish have with
human and non-human species, lands, and waters. This day is marked by
celebrations, events, and action campaigns. It serves as a global reminder of
the ecological importance of migratory fish and the need to protect the
rivers, streams, and habitats they depend on to complete their life cycles.