Wildlife Wednesday with David and Jamie; Forestry & Wildlife Division of Extension helps Wisconsin’s forestry community; Kenosha area school, environmental group team up to protect watersheds

Wildlife Wednesday with David and Jamie; Forestry & Wildlife Division of Extension helps Wisconsin’s forestry community; Kenosha area school, environmental group team up to protect watersheds

Jamie Nack and David Drake are back to answer your questions about Wisconsin’s wild animals. Then, Scott Hershberger and Tony Johnson tell us about resources available for private woodland owners on a new UW Extension website. Finally, we meet Kristi Heuser of the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network.

Wisconsin tourism sets records; Mt. Telemark Village named ‘destination of the year’; and APT receives its first Tony Award

We talk to Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers about a record year for visitors and revenue. Then, we visit the year-round recreation hub that is Mt. Telemark Village. Then, we revel in American Players Theatre winning a Tony Award with two of its directors.

Audio documentary about morel mushroom mystery; Vegetarian and vegan cooking tips from Madison chef; ‘Let’s Make Cocktails!’ offers comics and instruction

First, Ryan Feldman, a toxicologist at the Wisconsin Poison Center, joins to talk about his latest project “A Morel Dilemma.” Then, Chef Lauren Montelbano of The Vibrant Veg joins to talk about vegetarian and vegan cooking. Finally, comic artist Sarah Becan tells us about her book “Let’s Make Cocktails.”

Introducing The Lee Rayburn Show

Lee Rayburn invites you to join him starting Monday as he continues the legacy of Larry Meiller on WPR. Each weekday, Lee brings helpful conversations with interesting guests — covering health, money, pets, wildlife, weather, technology, home improvement, car repair, and more. The Lee Rayburn Show airs Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Garden Talk: Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting

Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.