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05/29/2026

We had such an amazing time celebrating with our partners Zoological Society of Milwaukee Lake Michigan Bird Observatory and BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin with all the students yesterday at the Milwaukee County Zoo!

At our monthly Hopkins Hollow Helpers service day, 20 helpers planted 28 good sized trees. The event was headed by Dan ...
05/24/2026

At our monthly Hopkins Hollow Helpers service day, 20 helpers planted 28 good sized trees. The event was headed by Dan Buckler who explained the reasons for tree selection. He credited our former Land Steward Mars Patterson who advocated for trees that could nourish the community. So the planting included 2 plums and 6 berry trees. Other trees are intended to populate a woodland that needs more native varieties.

Nearby Nature was proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Run Black & Green Malcom X Run.
05/24/2026

Nearby Nature was proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Run Black & Green Malcom X Run.

Connection, Collaboration, and Community.Thanks to Karma Community Garden for celebrating nature, wellness, and neighbo...
05/18/2026

Connection, Collaboration, and Community.

Thanks to Karma Community Garden for celebrating nature, wellness, and neighborhood engagement for the northside. It's amazing what can happen when we come together with a shared purpose

05/12/2026

🚨Lights Out Alert! 🚨 Tonight, an estimated 17.6 million birds will fly over Wisconsin!

We’re urging everyone to turn off or dim non-essential outdoor lights and close window shades from 11 p.m.–6 a.m. to help birds safely on their journey.

Most birds migrate at night, and light pollution can disorient them, leading to deadly window collisions. In addition to turning down the lights, you can also help by treating windows. If you’re looking for a quick fix, draw lines on your windows (no more than 2” apart) with a bar of soap or washable window markers.

A few simple steps can save countless birds, conserve energy, and protect our night skies. 🌌🐦

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Want migration alerts sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdCast alerts through the link in the comments. BirdCast added 4 Wisconsin cities this year: Appleton, La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee. If you don’t live near one, choose the closest city to you.

BirdCast sends alerts only on the biggest migration nights; about 8–10 nights each season that account for roughly half of all migration traffic.

SOS Save Our Songbirds | Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | Wisconsin Society for Ornithology - WSO | Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative | Focus on Energy

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