Being outdoors and exploring nature in and around Madison has become a go-to activity of mine. It’s rejuvenating to visit a new place and to be among plants and wildlife, and it's also a great way to get outside and socialize with friends. It's super easy to be a sustainable traveler in Madison—a…
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In Madison, Earth Day is more than just a single day on our calendars. It reflects the city's long-standing commitment to sustainability, environmental values and community-driven action. Earth Day is Madison's favorite holiday as it was founded right here in Wisconsin. We make it easy to celebrate…
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Biking is for everyone in Madison, even those who didn't travel with a bike, thanks to help from our friends at Madison BCycle. Madison BCycle is an all-electric-bike rental company that offers more than 525 bikes across more than 110 stations throughout Madison and Fitchburg. BCycle’s app makes it…
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The staff at Olbrich Botanical Gardens believe gardens can, and should, be highly functional, beautiful and contain sustainable ecosystems that support the environment and all the creatures that depend on it for their survival. This conviction runs deep and wide through the organization, from…
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Today’s meeting planner checklist is L-O-N-G. A trending destination where attendees will flock to fill seats? Check. All the steps to run a meeting in person and online? Check. A place with standout safety standards? This one leaves a lot to consider. Today, safety goes beyond how crime…
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Madison is home to five lakes, more than 200 miles of bike paths and 270 public parks. Here, sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s a tradition. The capital city has been home to environmental pioneers including Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson, who founded Earth Day. The tradition those pioneers and…
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It’s no wonder that the roots of America’s environmental movement were planted in Madison, Wisconsin, and the conservation approach that led to Earth Day started here. Plan a visit to Madison centered around sustainability and experience the city while being green. Eat Like a Local In the United…
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Leave a place better than you found it should be the mantra of every visitor, explorer, beer drinker and human. We each have a responsibility to sustainability in Madison, Wisconsin - not wasting, not taking advantage of resources, not littering and being kind to nature. We’re only given one Mother…
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