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Forty years of Habitat for Humanity in Wisconsin

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Madison-based professional dog trainer Jorge Melara joins us again, this time to share how to bring a puppy into your family. Then, veterinarian Dr. Laura Russo-Klister explains how to be […]

Pet care: Puppy behavior 101; How make sure your smallest pets stay happy and healthy

Bird watchers may have missed the early-than-usual migrations, but that doesn’t mean their favorite species aren’t out there. First, we talk to bird expert Bill Volkert. Then, purple martin devotee […]

Many birds migrated early, but there are still plenty to see in Wisconsin

We talk with the new Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, as well as horticulturist Erin Presley about ways to block weeds. At 12:30 we hear about […]

Garden Talk: Botanical gardens

We talk about hydroplaning and all things cars and water with Jim Ward, a retired service manager from Smart Motors Toyota. Then, we learn about restoring rare cars with Todd […]

Vehicle maintenance; Restoring exotic cars

CNN’s chief climate correspondent and two state advocates for wetlands join us to discuss how to protect water resources at home and beyond.

Forty years of Habitat for Humanity in Wisconsin

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