Louise Glück is a contemporary poet who often writes about the natural world and captures the surprise of it, even in familiar landscapes. No matter how many times you see trillium on the Island, they are always stunning. This poem captures that beauty in such a way I...
This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer By Board Member Margaret Foss Washington Island School students have been engrossed in a learning voyage about sustainable living, with a heavy focus on soils, composting and agriculture. The culmination of...
In the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, schools and community members are coming together to cut waste and start composting. Compost, nature’s black gold, the stuff that makes plants in your garden grow strong and healthy, is nothing to turn your nose up at....
This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer. A gift is extraordinary when its benefits may be felt for generations. In November 2016, the Lyons Vineyard was donated to a new Island nonprofit by Tim and Julie Lyons. While the Lyons were searching for...
