The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters

The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters The Wisconsin Academy is a place for people to connect with experts and learn from each other.

Our programs are made for people who are curious about our world and proud of Wisconsin ideas.

06/24/2026

Today, we're spotlighting the Wisconsin Farmers Union, an organization that has spent nearly a century empowering farmers, strengthening rural communities, and advocating for a more resilient food system.

From conservation and climate resilience to local food access and community-building, the WI Farmers Union showcases that meaningful, lasting change happens when people come together around shared values.

What role do local farms play in your community?

Read the full article here: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/summer-2023/initiatives-update/wisconsin-farmers-union-empowering-farmers-and-building

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Happy Pollinator Appreciation Week!At the Wisconsin Academy, we're taking this time to appreciate the pollinators that q...
06/23/2026

Happy Pollinator Appreciation Week!

At the Wisconsin Academy, we're taking this time to appreciate the pollinators that quietly sustain the ecosystems that sustain us. Caring for the natural world is something many of us share. Outdoor spaces for hiking, kayaking, birding, fishing, and simply being present in nature are part of a common thread that connects us across different backgrounds.

This sense of stewardship is central to our mission, deepening our relationship with the natural world and with one another.

Take a moment to appreciate your local pollinators today.

Photo credit: Laura Ockel

06/23/2026

Your support helps make space for stories that matter.

Across Wisconsin, people define home in many different, but often similar, ways. Through our Finding Home story collection initiative, the Wisconsin Academy uplifts voices, experiences, and stories that remind us of our shared humanity.

Today, hear what home means to Montre Moore, the Membership Engagement and Outreach Director of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition.

Donate today: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/make-donation

06/22/2026

"When we look beyond the bird feeder and focus on creating habitats, we help Wisconsin's birds thrive."

In today's video, learn about the ways that you can support local birds through Mariette Nowak's book, "Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region."

Read the full article below & if you're interested in more bird-related content, follow Dexter Patterson, our Director of Sciences & Climate here at the Academy.

https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/summer-2025/editors-pick/beyond-bird-feeders

This Pride Month, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives from across Wisconsin.Today, we're highlighting "Note...
06/22/2026

This Pride Month, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives from across Wisconsin.

Today, we're highlighting "Notes Toward a Q***r Physics," the bonus poem from 2021 second place WP&I writing contest winner David Southward.

Through poetry, writers help us see the world and ourselves in new ways. We believe that diverse perspectives are necessary to strengthen our communities and connections with one another.

Read the poem online here: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/fall-2021/poetry/notes-toward-queer-physics

Happy Pride Month!

06/21/2026

What energy challenges are Wisconsin families facing right now?

As part of our Finding Home story collection, we asked Ashland, Wisconsin Representative Angela Stroud about the energy challenges Wisconsin families are facing today.

From household costs to community resilience, energy plays a crucial role in creating the stability that helps people feel at home.

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.Juneteenth commemora...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

As we reflect on this history, we want to highlight Juneteenth Day 1996: Freedom, a hand-printed artist's book created by Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. while he was an MFA student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Using letterpress printing, Kennedy's work celebrates Black history, community, and liberation.

At the Wisconsin Academy, we believe that understanding our history is essential to creating a more just and connected future.

Credit: Juneteenth Day 1996: Freedom by Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., courtesy of Kohler Art Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

06/18/2026

Do you know where your clothes came from?

In a previous Wisconsin People & Ideas article, "Smitten with Linen," Letters and Communications Director Jessica Becker explores Wisconsin's flax fiber revival and the growing movement to create clothing that is durable and completely biodegradable.

Much like the farm-to-table and local food movements that have helped people reconnect with where their food comes from, Midwest Linen Revival is helping people reconnect with the origins of their clothing. The process of growing flax, processing fiber, and making linen locally helps deepen our understanding of the materials we wear every day.

Read the full story below and check out the upcoming Midwest Linen Revival events in Madison this month!

https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/winter-spring-2025/essay/smitten-linen

WE ARE HIRING!The Wisconsin Academy is hiring a Strategic Sales Manager for the Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine. This ...
06/17/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

The Wisconsin Academy is hiring a Strategic Sales Manager for the Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine. This position is contract/freelance and can be remote, hybrid, or in-house.

As a Strategic Media Manager, you will pitch and sell advertising and sponsorships for Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine. You will steward and care for existing advertising partners while proactively expanding our advertising base across key arts, culture, science, and lifestyle categories.

This role requires a creative, strategic thinker who can confidently present to business leaders and develop new relationships.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter introducing yourself to [email protected]. Apply by June 30, 2026 for best consideration.

Find the full job description on our website: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/jobs

06/16/2026

In a time where many people feel isolated and divided, conversations about Finding Home help restore a sense of belonging and connection.

Hear today from Tashyra "Shy" Jackson, the Executive Director of Operations for Hope Restores in La Crosse, Wisconsin about housing stability and the meaning of a safe home.

Donate today to support more community storytelling and programming.

Hope Restores

https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/make-donation

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