Gov. Tony Evers’ first budget established climate change as a priority for his administration. His second is shot through with policy and spending initiatives to address it.
Gov. Tony Evers’ first budget established climate change as a priority for his administration. His second is shot through with policy and spending initiatives to address it.
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Photos: Winter is Alive! A Cooler World Carnival
Winter is Alive!
An art installation by Anna Van Voorhis and Grant McFarland called "Anemometer" on Lake Monona. The art work, near Broom Street, is part of "Winter is Alive!," a city-wide arts event that focuses on climate change.
Winter is Alive!
Gail Simpson and Aris Georgiades with Actual Size Artworks have installed "Yeti" at Law Park, just north of Monona Terrace. The fictional beast is made of salvaged building materials and other reused objects.
Winter is Alive!
An art installation by Katherine Rosing called "When a Tree Thrives", at Garver Feed Mill in Madison is part of "Winter is Alive!," a city-wide arts event that focuses on climate change.
Winter is Alive!
Carley Schmidt secures one of her columns made of wood and string near the entrance of Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Schmidt, an art student at UW-Madison, said the sculptures represent the strength and fragility of the environment.
Winter is Alive!
Bethany Jurewicz, director of public programming and business operations with Garver Events, gives a tour of Matthew Vivirito's work called "Withdrawn," made from local ash trees. It also has a two-person dining table in the middle that can be reserved.
Winter is Alive!
Bethany Jurewicz, director of public programming and business operations with Garver Events, shows an art installation by Katherine Rosing called "When a Tree Thrives" at Garver Feed Mill.
Winter is Alive!
Local artist Tamsie Ringler, left, with the help of Ray Carruthers, an artist from Maryland, puts together Ringler's art installation that will light up on Lake Mendota near UW's Memorial Union Terrace. The art work is part of "Winter is Alive! A Cooler World Carnival," a city-wide arts event that focuses on climate change.
Winter is Alive!
Tamsie Ringler, right, a metal artist and organizer of Winter is Alive! A Cooler World Carnival, gets help installing her metal sculpture that is intended to light up and portray a floating oil platform. The sculpture, on Lake Mendota near the Memorial Union Terrace, is one of more than 30 public art pieces that are part of the three-week event that concludes March 7.
Winter is Alive!
Local artist Tamsie Ringler gets help installing her art work that resembles an oil platform. The piece is on Lake Mendota near UW's Memorial Union Terrace.
Winter is Alive!
Artwork by Eric Anang called "Fish with PFAS" is seen on the ice in the north triangle of Monona Bay as a group ice fishes Friday. The piece is among more than 30 installations in Winter is Alive! A Cooler World Carnival.
Winter is Alive!
Bethany Jurewicz, director of public programming and business operations with Garver Events at Garver Feed Mill, gives a tour of Matthew Vivirito's work "Withdrawn," made from local ash trees. The piece, part of Winter is Alive! A Cooler World Carnival, includes a two-person table in the middle that can be reserved for a socially distanced, intimate dining experience that includes a four-course meal.
Winter is Alive!
Local artist Tamsie Ringler, left, with the help of Ray Carruthers, an artist from Maryland, puts together Ringler's art installation that will light up on Lake Mendota near Memorial Union Terrace.
Winter is Alive!
Bethany Jurewicz, director of public programming and business operations with Garver Events, shows an art installation by The Polyester Projects, Anthony J. Meadows and Elizabeth West, outside Garver Feed Mill. The blocks are stacks of soil. The top one is planted with wheat and, if it grows will be harvested this summer for bread.
Winter is Alive!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens employees Aaron Wilkie, center, and Melissa Jeanne, right, help secure an art installation by Carley Schmidt outside the main entrance to the gardens.
Winter is Alive!
Local artist Tamsie Ringler, left, with her nephew, Fritz Ringler, carry solar panels that are part of her art installation on Lake Mendota near UW's Memorial Union Terrace.
