Jacob

☕🌱 Love seeing local businesses come together for a great cause! Can't wait to grab a cup at Ruby Coffee Roasters and support the amazing work Golden Sands is doing in our community! #SustainableChoices #HealthyEarth

GOLDEN SANDS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrating the rich cultures, history, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the nation. Here in Wisconsin, we are home to vibrant and diverse tribes, including the Ho-Chunk Nation, Menominee, Ojibwe (Chippewa), Potawatomi, Oneida Nation, Stockbridge-Munsee, Brothertown, and Mohican peoples. These tribes have deep ancestral roots in the land we walk on today and continue to be vital stewards of the environment, advocates for cultural preservation, and leaders in community resilience.

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Lucy

1. How can community partnerships enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts in Central Wisconsin, especially in the context of large-scale environmental challenges?

Miles

2. What innovative strategies can NGOs like Golden Sands RCD implement to further promote sustainable agriculture and clean water initiatives in their service area?

Nicole

🌍💚 So excited to support Golden Sands RCD and Ruby Coffee Roasters this Earth Day! Let's all do our part for our environment while enjoying some delicious coffee! #ConservationThatWorks #EarthDayInitiative

GOLDEN SANDS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

🌿 Autumn Olive 🌿 Autumn Olive might look attractive with its silvery leaves and red berries, but it’s actually an invasive species that causes serious problems for Wisconsin’s lands and wildlife. 🚫 Why it’s a problem: - Grows quickly and spreads easily, taking over open fields and forest edges 🌱 - Crowds out native plants that wildlife rely on 🦋🦌 - Changes soil chemistry, making it harder for native species to grow ⚠️ How to spot it: - Silvery-green leaves with a shimmery underside ✨ - Fragrant white-yellow flowers in spring 🌼 - Bright red berries that birds spread far and wide 🍒 ✅ What you can do: - Don’t plant Autumn Olive in your yard or property - Remove small plants by pulling or digging them out (larger shrubs may need cutting and follow-up treatment) - Replace with native shrubs like ninebark, serviceberry, or dogwood 🌳 By stopping the spread of Autumn Olive, we can protect Wisconsin’s native habitats and keep them healthy for future generations. 💚 Learn more about invasive species prevention 👉 https://dnr.

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