MORE THAN 30,000 FISH HAVE BEEN FOLDED! On July 12, we'll attempt to break the world record for the largest display of origami fish--more than 30,000, each one telling a story, carrying a pledge, and making it impossible for decision-makers to ignore the call: SHUT DOWN LINE 5.
Fish-folding is over, but you can still call on legislators to shut down Line 5 once and for all. Use this link: https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/deny_tunnel_permit
If you will be in Madison, sign up to help arrange the July 12 display. Use this link: https://www.sierraclub.org/wisconsin/blog/2025/06/join-us-we-break-world-record-july-12
NO JULY ACTION GATHERING There will be no local Action Gathering in July, but you can catch up with past months’ topics and actions by visiting the Sierra Club Action Hours site at https://www.sierraclub.org/monthly-action-hours Each month, you'll get the key updates you need to know and take collective action to resist the current administration and its corporate polluter allies. Local Action Hours will resume on Friday, August 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 401 West Avenue South (take the #2 or Circulator 2 buses). Call or email for more information.
SOLAR POWER HOURS Grow Solar - La Crosse is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier for those in La Crosse County, by pooling their buying power to secure significant discounts. Attend a Solar Power Hour on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Onalaska City Hall or online on July 24 at 2 p.m. to learn more, or visit https://www.growsolar.org/la-crosse/.
JUNE EVENTS June was a full month for CRSC! Some of us volunteered to help park bikes at La Crosse’s Juneteenth celebration or help a Youth Climate Action Fund grantee plant a “pocket” forest at Summit Environmental School. Some gathered at our monthly Action Hour to learn about and take action to support the Endangered Species Act. Many of us enjoyed an evening of great food and inspiring conversation along the beautiful Mississippi River backwater at our annual club potluck where we also heard from La Crosse City Planner Lewis Kuhlman about La Crosse County’s Grow Solar program. And some of us hiked and learned a lot about the history, plants, and birds of the Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area near Holmen led by CRSC member, Janice Albers. It’s natural to feel sad, angry, and afraid these days as we see threats to wild places, our ecosystems, and our fellow beingsl. But, joining together to help others, learn about and protect our environment, explore and appreciate our natural world, and take meaningful action to counter destructive forces can be a healing, inspiring antidote. "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley
LA CROSSE ENERGY UPGRADES City of La Crosse homeowners and landlords may be eligible for a free Focus on Energy home energy assessment and free or low-cost home energy improvements through a City of La Crosse partnership with Green Homeowners United. Eligible households may get help with sealing, insulating, appliance and HVAC upgrades, and more. To have an expert help you find out if you’re eligible for the grant, call or text Jack at Green Homeowners United: (608) 616-0470 and mention “La Crosse energy assessment” or visit https://www.greenhomewi.com/lax
SPECIAL TREES IN LA CROSSE In June, a public program and group walk on the new Hįnųkwas Tree Trail at UW-La Crosse introduced the community to a new resource highlighting Ho-Chunk Nation heritage, traditions, and sustainable community growth The new trail is open to the public. Also in June, the community celebrated the grand opening of the Myrick Park Arboretum project. Funded in part by an Urban Forestry Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Myrick Park Arboretum will serve as a public resource for education, appreciation of trees, and urban forest conservation.
MORE JULY EVENTS
- 7/ 1: For the Benefit of Both fundraiser for The Nature Place from 6 to 8:30 pm at The Nature Place, Myrick Park, La Crosse. https://natureplacelacrosse.org/calendar/enviro-wednesdays-3-2025-07-02/
- 7/ 5: Wildlife in Your Back Yard 7 pm Perrot State Park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/109856
- 7/ 5: Music in the Park 7 pm Wildcat Mtn State Park https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/105631
- 7/11: Shakespeare in the Park 5:30 pm Wildcat Mtn State Park https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/108861
- 7/12: Hemlock Trail Plant Walk 9 am Wildcat Mtn State Park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/105646
- 7/12: Dragonfly Discovery. 10 am to noon. Veterans Memorial County Park, West Salem. https://natureplacelacrosse.org/calendar/driftless-area-bioblitz-3/
- 7/12: Repair Cafe at the La Crosse Public Library, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm https://www.lacrosselibrary.org/event/repair-cafe-42430
- 7/12: Shakespeare in the Park 5:30 pm Perrot State Park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/109856
- 7/13: Kickapoo Valley Reserve Drive the Driftless Garden Tour Fundraiser https://tinyurl.com/071325-DriveDriftlessTour
- 7/16: Cover Crop Grazing Workshop. 10 an to 2 pm. Westby. Details at https://www.crawfordstewardship.org/event-details-registration/cover-crop-grazing-workshop
- 7/19: Universe in the Park 8 pm Perrot State Park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/109766
- 7/26: Music in the Park 7 pm Wildcat Mtn State Park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/105621
- 7/31: Bike Ride with the Mayor 9 am to noon. Start at La Crosse City Hall. https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/planning-development/planning/transportation/ride-with-the-mayor
