Three flowers produced these three chestnut nuts (fruits) that developed inside the chestnut bur. (Photo by Jerry Davis)
Trees have flowers, at least most of the deciduous ones in this area do.
Why, then, when with so many chances and obligations to “talk” about the blooms are they avoided, ignored or forgotten? Just like other flowers many tree flowers develop into fruit. Those that don’t are the ones that have pollen-only producing parts.
Lots of paper from people across the region sent and brought papers to be securely shredded and recycled during Summit Credit Union’s ShredFest. The event aims to help protect people’s identities by destroying documents containing sensitive personal information. (Submitted photo)
Summit Credit Union processed more than eight tons of paper during its ShredFest on Sept. 28.
The event was held in partnership with the Better Business Bureau and Pellitteri Waste Systems.
Wonderful plans are in the works for this year’s National Wildlife Refuge Week celebration at Necedah NWR.
With Halloween, and all things spooky, right on the heels of refuge week, speakers and activities are lined up for people of all ages to learn more about creatures of the night.
Forums will give public chance to learn about finalists
The Madison College Board of Trustees has selected three final candidates to succeed President Jack Daniels III, who will retire in January after 11 years with the college.
The finalists are Carlos Cortez, Muddassir Siddiqi and Tia Robinson-Cooper.
Part of the Farm/Art DTour follows a crook of Honey Creek running through rural southern Sauk County, stretching west to Plain, the westernmost trailhead for the route.
It’s a bucolic scene of rolling hills, occasional rock faces, and low, wide valleys.
Sen. Joan Ballweg, seen here holding a plaque, was added to the inaugural Honor Roll Class through the non-profit Reach Out and Read Program. The initiative recognizes those who support legislation or other related efforts to improve literacy. Ballweg secured $500,000 for Reach Out and Read from the 2023-2025 budget. She previously secured another $500,000 for the organization during the 2021-2023 budget. (Submitted photo)
Sen. Joan Ballweg, seen here holding a plaque, was added to the inaugural Honor Roll Class through the non-profit Reach Out and Read Program. The initiative recognizes those who support legislation or other related efforts to improve literacy. Ballweg secured $500,000 for Reach Out and Read from the 2023-2025 budget.
This sculpture was raised during a past Farm/Art DTour, when the event was held in the Reedsburg area. It has since moved to the Plain, Sauk City and Prairie du Sac regions. The tour, which is held every other year as part of Fermentation Fest, features live music, art, food and other attractions. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)
The Farm/Art DTour is coming to small communities stretching upstream and west from Sauk Prairie to Plain. This includes Witwen, Denzer, Blackhawk and Leland.
The Reedsburg Municipal Airport is seen here. The DOT has posted a new resource for those who want to learn more about the history of aviation in Wisconsin. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently released an online archive of the Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart that highlights the past 56 years of aviation in the state.
