April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join local experts Sharyl Kato (The Rainbow Project), Julie Ahnen (Dane County Dept. of Human Services) and Fay McClug (Center for Families) as they examine the issues regarding child abuse and neglect. The panel will also discuss support and prevention services and strategies. Sarah and Andrew Kerbel will […]
Your Pet’s Quality of Life with Dr. Katie Hilst
Dr. Katie Hilst, of Journeys Home Pet Euthanasia LLC, speaks with us about our pets’ quality of life, pending end of life, how such a life would be ended, and how we might feel about it (It’s all right.) Dr. Katie examines the acronym JOURNEYS and takes us through the different ways to learn from our […]
Green Madison: an effort to reduce energy consumption in the City of M...
Megan Harris of Green Madison coordinates a discussion about the homeowners energy savings program and its affiliates, including Project Home, Elevate Energy, Cool Choices, and Focus on Energy, and a coming presentation at the AASCW Conference/Expo. Green Madison is an effort to reduce energy consumption in the City of Madison. Green Madison will help our City become more sustainable, […]
Midwest Severe Storm Tracking and Response Center
Steve, Dale, and Chad work together for the non-profit Midwest Severe Storm Tracking and Response Center and talk about severe storms, what to do about them, how to stay safe, and what common mistakes exist. They also discuss the upcoming Dark Skies Weather Seminar and other classes and learning opportunities. “When thunder roars, stay indoors.”
The UW-Madison Kohler Fellows Discuss “Waste”
Marie Christine Kohler Fellows, hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the UW-Madison, are senior graduate or professional students selected on the strength of their commitment and abilities to contribute to transdisciplinary thought. Kohler Fellows work and collaborate in the Institute, connecting graduate students across campus through a range of stimulating events. They appear on […]
Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims
If I leave my abusive relationship, what will happen to my dog? Questions like this are familiar to volunteers with Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV), who visit the Access Hour to talk about their organization and role in the community. Guests include Megan Senatori, president and co-founder of SAAV; Meg Sohns, Crisis Intervention Manager of […]