Water & Watershed
Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels: A Step-by-Step Stormwater Guide
How to size, dig and plant a rain garden and set up a rain barrel that survives a Wisconsin winter, with soil…
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Water & Watershed
Protecting the Fox River and Lake Winnebago: What Every Household Can Do About Runoff
Storm drains in most Fox Cities neighborhoods lead straight to the river. Here is how leaves, lawns, salt and downspouts affect the…
Community Action
How Study Circles Build Stronger, Greener Neighborhoods
Study circles are small, peer-led groups that learn and act together. Here is how they work, why they suit sustainability, and how…
Food & Waste
Backyard Composting 101 for the Fox Cities (Even Through Winter)
A practical, season-by-season guide to backyard composting in Appleton, Neenah, Oshkosh and the rest of the Fox Cities, including how to keep…
Sustainability Basics
The Natural Step Framework Explained: The Four System Conditions
A clear guide to The Natural Step's four system conditions, the ABCD planning process and backcasting, with examples for Fox Valley households,…
Sustainability Basics
What Is Sustainability? A Practical Guide for Fox Valley Families
Sustainability explained in plain language for Fox Valley households: what it means, why it matters along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago,…