Viroqua

We will delve into some of the mysteries of 2 bird species that nest late in the summer season, the cedar waxwing and the goldfinch. The cedar waxwing is one of the most beautiful birds we have, in an understated way. It sports the most amazing bright waxy tips on the ends of its secondaries. […]

A Conversation with Rev David Cooper on the morality of obeying illegal orders, the upcoming billboard from Veterans of Peace near Fort McCoy, encouraging service personnel on their duty to refuse illegal orders, and so much more. Rev Cooper is an Episcopal priest, a retired police chief, and a former Marine.

Ed Holahan hosts Michael Price, Zoe Drew-King and Andrew Spayde for two hours of Independence Day quizziness.

In the poem JULY 4TH ON LITTLE SISSABAGAMA by Jeffrey Johannes, being on the lake in a canoe holds as much richness as the fireworks. For Phyllis Wax, the lake itself becomes a celebration in her poem NEAR THE LAKE.

A rebroadcast of Exquisite Hours , an essay by Ken Lange, who died in November of 2024. Ken was, for 30 years, the naturalist at Devils Lake State Park, and dear friend to many. Of note, in this essay he refers to Loren Eiseley’s great book, The Unexpected Universe, and a story about a small fox.