Echo Valley Farm, Wisconsin

08/09/2026

An exciting surprise while Lauren was harvesting Elderberry.... a Cecropia moth caterpillar. What a beautiful sight!

07/19/2026

People Fest offers some of the most diverse music of all our events this summer. Join us at Driftless Music Gardens in Yuba, Wisconsin for Andy Frasco, Kitchen Dwellers, The People Brothers Band & so much more. Camping & non camping passes available at driftlessmusicgardens.com.

07/16/2026

In case you are missing this

As of Wednesday morning, 148 wildfires were active across northwestern Ontario, including 69 that were not under control.

Several fires have grown rapidly or merged into larger complexes amid recent lightning, extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds, forcing First Nations to evacuate as flames threaten homes, transportation routes and essential services.

Several communities are under mandatory evacuation orders, including Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, where residents fled by personal boats after fire crossed the railway tracks and entered the community.

“We literally had minutes to get on the boats and flee,” one resident told APTN News.

Chief Helen Paavola said trees directly beside homes were burning as community members escaped. The Nation was awaiting an aerial assessment to confirm the full extent of the damage.

Evacuation orders have also affected Whitesand First Nation, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation and Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek, alongside nearby communities. The OPP warns that wildfire size and direction can change rapidly with changing weather conditions.

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa described the reported destruction at Namaygoosisagagun as devastating.

“An entire First Nation community has been erased because of this disaster,” he said.

The emergency is also straining evacuation capacity. Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek said accommodations in Thunder Bay had reached capacity, requiring some members to continue south to Toronto.

More than 800 wildfires are active across Canada, while smoke from northern Ontario has travelled across the Great Lakes and into the United States.

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Follow the official pages of affected First Nations for verified evacuation updates, community needs and Nation-led relief efforts.

Sources: APTN, reporting by Mike McDonald; OPP North West Region; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; statements from affected First Nations; Sol Mamakwa.

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07/15/2026

It's been a bit busy around here!

Enjoy our latest news: Revolution of Understanding
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07/03/2026

🌟 Join Us for the First Annual Wisconsin Immigration Summit: Stronger Together! 🌟

Advocates, organizers, faith leaders, and community members from across Wisconsin are coming together to build power and advance immigrant justice.

💬 Featuring keynote speaker Attorney General Josh Kaul
📅 Starts at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 31 and ends 5:00 PM on August 1
📍 Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI
🎟️ $25 Registration

Together, we will learn from experts in the field, participate in hands-on workshops, engage in strategy conversations, and build new connections across organizations and communities.

We look forward to gathering with you to build a stronger, more connected movement for immigrant justice across Wisconsin.

Interested in supporting the summit? Individuals and organizations can learn more: bit.ly/immigrationsummit2026

🔗 Register today: bit.ly/wisdomimmigrationsummit

07/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator [email protected] 603-333-6281   New Landmark Dairy Bill Will Transform and Revitalize Dairy Sector The Milk from Family Dairies Act creates lasting economic justice for dairy farmers June 29, 2026, Washington, DC – ... Read ...

07/02/2026