Madison Environmental Commission Newsletter
Early spring perennials have sprung!
Catch a glimpse of them in the Drew Forest, a place where deer do not get to them!
Plus, come to the EV expo, buy a backyard composter, help out at the Great Swamp Native Plant sale, join the town-wide yard sale and more.
Click here to read the full newsletter for dates and sign-up information.
Catch a glimpse of them in the Drew Forest, a place where deer do not get to them!
Plus, come to the EV expo, buy a backyard composter, help out at the Great Swamp Native Plant sale, join the town-wide yard sale and more.
Click here to read the full newsletter for dates and sign-up information.
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✓ Read interesting facts about nature
✓ Learn tips about environmental stewardship
✓ Expand your knowledge about topics in sustainability
✓ Find out about great educational resources
✓ Learn tips about environmental stewardship
✓ Expand your knowledge about topics in sustainability
✓ Find out about great educational resources
You can also view archives of previous newsletters below
Free Pollinator Plants, Tick Control, Sustainable Lawn Care Checklist - June 29, 2023
Earth Month Events: Green Home Energy Forum, EV Expo, Madison "Green & Clean" - April 16, 2023
What's the Buzz About Native Bees? - March 15, 2023
Seed Swap, Pollinator Talks, and a Video to Share - February 4, 2023
Spring Into Eco Action - March 18 2022
Climate Action in Madison - January 10, 2022
Tips for Eco-Friendly Holidays - December 4, 2022
Easy fall tips for a healthy yard, plus our native plant of the month - October 30, 2021
Test Your Energy Efficiency IQ + Textile Recycling News - October 5, 2021
Town-Wide Yard Sale - September 21, 2021
Meet Madison's Talented Gardeners - September 4 2021
How to Fight Mosquitos and Ticks - August 9 2021
Ocean-Safe Sunscreen and a Plastic-Free July - July 15 2021
Spread the Word: Petition to Save the Drew Forest - June 28 2021
E-bikes to e-lawns - May 29 2021
Trees, Flowers, Butterflies and Bees - May 13 2021
Trees, glorious trees! - April 27 2021
Earth Month Events: Yard sales, electric vehicles, rain barrels & gardening resources! - April 11 2021
Going Green: Inspiration from our Students - April 3 2021
Native Plant Sale! Great Swamp Watershed; Vegetable Gardens, Planting for Pollinators - March 28 2021
Composting Simplified, Green Vision Forum and More! - March 2 2021
The "Dirt" on Healthy Soil and Homegrown National Park - February 2 2021
Some Upcoming Garden and Nature Programs - January 18 2021
Here's What You Helped Madison Accomplish in 2020 - January 8 2021
Bird Friendly Yards and Holiday Decorations - December 9 2020
Tips for Keeping Holidays Green - November 2020
Suburban Yards and Wildlife Preserves - October 30 2020
Pollinator Plant Giveaways, 'Leaving Your Leaves' and More! - October 20 2020
Reduce, Reuse, Resell - September 14 2020
Extend Your Growing Season - August 16 2020
Reef-Safe Sunscreen to Protect Our Oceans - August 2 2020
What's Blooming In Madison! - July 30 2020
Hummingbird Moths, Mosquitoes and how to be part of "Home-grown National Park" - July 26 2020
The Power of Pollinators - July 18 2020
Conservation Starts in Your Yard - July 11 2020
What's Blooming in Madison! - July 8 2020
Composting Forum and COVID-19 singe use plastics update - July 2 2020
Plant Exchange and Composting Tips - June 22 2020
What's Blooming in Madison! - June 15 2020
Why Compost and free 1- page guide - June 14 2020
Growing Vegetables at Home - May 17 2020
How To Get Started with Home Composting - May 2 2020
Earth Month Events: Green Home Energy Forum, EV Expo, Madison "Green & Clean" - April 16, 2023
What's the Buzz About Native Bees? - March 15, 2023
Seed Swap, Pollinator Talks, and a Video to Share - February 4, 2023
Spring Into Eco Action - March 18 2022
Climate Action in Madison - January 10, 2022
Tips for Eco-Friendly Holidays - December 4, 2022
Easy fall tips for a healthy yard, plus our native plant of the month - October 30, 2021
Test Your Energy Efficiency IQ + Textile Recycling News - October 5, 2021
Town-Wide Yard Sale - September 21, 2021
Meet Madison's Talented Gardeners - September 4 2021
How to Fight Mosquitos and Ticks - August 9 2021
Ocean-Safe Sunscreen and a Plastic-Free July - July 15 2021
Spread the Word: Petition to Save the Drew Forest - June 28 2021
E-bikes to e-lawns - May 29 2021
Trees, Flowers, Butterflies and Bees - May 13 2021
Trees, glorious trees! - April 27 2021
Earth Month Events: Yard sales, electric vehicles, rain barrels & gardening resources! - April 11 2021
Going Green: Inspiration from our Students - April 3 2021
Native Plant Sale! Great Swamp Watershed; Vegetable Gardens, Planting for Pollinators - March 28 2021
Composting Simplified, Green Vision Forum and More! - March 2 2021
The "Dirt" on Healthy Soil and Homegrown National Park - February 2 2021
Some Upcoming Garden and Nature Programs - January 18 2021
Here's What You Helped Madison Accomplish in 2020 - January 8 2021
Bird Friendly Yards and Holiday Decorations - December 9 2020
Tips for Keeping Holidays Green - November 2020
Suburban Yards and Wildlife Preserves - October 30 2020
Pollinator Plant Giveaways, 'Leaving Your Leaves' and More! - October 20 2020
Reduce, Reuse, Resell - September 14 2020
Extend Your Growing Season - August 16 2020
Reef-Safe Sunscreen to Protect Our Oceans - August 2 2020
What's Blooming In Madison! - July 30 2020
Hummingbird Moths, Mosquitoes and how to be part of "Home-grown National Park" - July 26 2020
The Power of Pollinators - July 18 2020
Conservation Starts in Your Yard - July 11 2020
What's Blooming in Madison! - July 8 2020
Composting Forum and COVID-19 singe use plastics update - July 2 2020
Plant Exchange and Composting Tips - June 22 2020
What's Blooming in Madison! - June 15 2020
Why Compost and free 1- page guide - June 14 2020
Growing Vegetables at Home - May 17 2020
How To Get Started with Home Composting - May 2 2020