Written by: Engineering Conservation Crew
There are few native red flowering plants in Wisconsin. One of these is the stunning cardinal flower which occupies the new South Point facility biobasin planted by the Engineering Department this spring. The tubular shape of the flower is
The Engineering Division is learning about honey bees! Did you know, the Engineering Division has honeybee hives on the city’s west side? After a lot of time and education, the division found the perfect spot to locate their honey bee hives. Although there are bees all around us, the
National Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023! Pollinator week was started 15 years ago to raise awareness of the rapid decline in the population of pollinators. Pollinator week celebrates the importance of pollinators and everything they do for our ecosystems. What exactly are pollinators?
By: Engineering Division Conservation Crew
Our plant of the week is the gorgeous pale purple coneflower, scientifically known as Echinacea pallida. You may recognize the word “Echinacea” from your local wellness store as it is included in many herbal teas and supplements. The Latin root
This summer, the City of Madison Engineering Division has a Communications Public Information Officer intern, Alli Kohlstadt, a civil engineering student at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Go Pack Go! This week, we're rooting for Packera Aurea! This bright Yellow and Green species is also known as Golden Ragwort or Butterweed. Packera is an easy-to-grow, deer-resistant native perennial valued for its profuse bloom in early summer. Since it can bloom as early as mid-May, its nectar