We learn more about the meaning behind birds’ calls and songs, then hear about conservation breeding efforts in zoos.

How birds serenade one another; Love in the air at Milwaukee County Zoo

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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.

Global and local climate challenges and what’s being done to meet them

First, pediatrician Dr. Beth Neary and wildlife rehabilitator Amanda Schirmer explain the toll of noise pollution on humans and animals. Audiologist Dr. Candy McGinnis joins us after to focus on […]

How birds serenade one another; Love in the air at Milwaukee County Zoo

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