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Field Trip: Trail Building in Rib Lake

Have you ever wondered what it's like to build a hiking trail? Last week, I got to experience just that, when I joined other volunteers...

Placemaking in Stevens Point: a day with Gil Penalosa and Mayor Wiza

Susan and Gil smile in front of the Portage County Annex building. In early May, AARP Wisconsin hosted an all-day workshop with the one...

May 2022 e-news

Did you get the May e-news? In this issue: Bike Month Invitation to our 2022 Webinar Series News from 1000 Friends Events Resources and...

1K Friends 2022 webinar series: Is your community ready for an active summer?

Summer is right around the corner! Thanks to an extensive recreational trail network, Wisconsin is full of possibilities for hikers and...

April 2022 e-news

Did you get the April e-news? In this issue: Network Call Recap Avoid High Gas Prices: Tips for New Bike Riders Community Highlight:...

Accessing IIJA/BIL Funding in Wisconsin

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, more than two dozen Active Wisconsin network members convened for our quarterly network call via Zoom. We...