Sustainability is fundamental
What does sustainability in Madison look like? It's about making a mark without leaving one.
When your landscape features five lakes, 200+ miles of bike paths and 270 public parks, sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a tradition. You will find some of the most beautiful scenery in the region that has landed us titles like #11 in 30 Most Beautiful Cities in the U.S. and #4 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
Visiting Madison gives you the opportunity to see sustainable travel in action. You can discover more than 650 plants representing more than 475 different species all year long at the indoor Bolz Conservatory and free outdoor gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, a leader in sustainable tourism. Support food sustainability at Madison Children's Museum, home to Lunchbox, a pay-what-you-can cafe that champions reducing food waste. And learn how to reduce waste in your everyday life by shopping at Green Life Trading Co. (you can even build your own sustainable travel kit while you're there).
Are you ready to leave the world a little better than how you found it while you travel? We've made it easier than ever to find opportunities to give back while visiting Madison with our voluntourism portal, which includes an ever-growing list of visitor-friendly volunteer opportunities from lake cleanups to food pantry support and a whole lot more.
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