Southern Wisconsin is dotted with ancient effigy mounds. We learn about the significance and history of Indian Mounds in Wisconsin. Our guest also teaches us about the cultures and people which created these mounds.

Phenology is the study of the natural life cycles animals and plants. We talk about how these cycles affect our lives, why it’s important to study them and how you can contribute.

Think computers were invented in a garage in California in the 70’s? Think again. We go all the way back to the early 1800’s and learn about the woman who many consider the first computer programmer. New York Times Best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini is back to tell us about the woman who inspired her new book “Enchantress of Numbers.”

Having problems finding good books for the children on your gift list? We get recommendations from a children’s book expert.

We talk with our computer specialist about how and where to find the right tech gift this season. We learn about what’s new this year, and answer all your personal computer questions.

Does your garden look a little sad in the winter months? Our guest has ideas for making your garden beautiful all year-round. We look at plants, containers and lighting.

We’ve all been there, you slide behind the wheel, turn the key and – you find your battery is dead. Do you remember how to jump start your battery? What if you have a hybrid? Our vehicle maintenance expert has the answer to those questions and more.

Our guest addresses the question of why our urban wildlife gardens matter, not just for ourselves but for the larger community. We talk about welcoming nature and all of its diversity into our yards, gardens and other domestic landscapes.

We talk about the journals and photographs of a turn of the twentieth century outdoor adventurist and his friends. They explored the northwoods of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Canada and left a legacy of what the land and its people were like at that point in history.

Many of us will be kenneling our dogs over the holidays. Before you make those arrangements, we talk about what you need to know about kennel cough with veterinarian Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. We also find out the breed of the month and look at holiday safety.