Did you know that Earth Day has its roots in Wisconsin?

The Masked Biologist takes a glimpse back at the origins and early years after the original Earth Day in this week’s Wildlife Matters.

Happy Earth Day! How familiar are you with the establishment and early years of Earth Day? I thought perhaps I would share some insight from someone who knew it far better than I, earth day founder and Senator from Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson, in his own words.

It's the 49th Earth Day, and the daughter of the founder of the day says there's likely to be an announcement detailing a new effort for the day's 50th celebration.

The first Earth Day celebrations took place in two thousand colleges and universities, roughly ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States on April 22, 1970. Former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson was a leader to bring the day into being to raise awareness of the environment.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Braden Bayne-Allison is Sexual Assault Program Coordinator at Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Ken Krall talked to him about sexual assault and how victims can find help...

Tri-County has offices in Rhinelander, Crandon and Eagle River. Tri-County Council has been providing advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1979, and can be reached 24-hours a day at 800-236-1222.

The DNR manages 1.5 million acres of land that includes parcels big and small.

Officials say it takes many people and staff to keep the land maintained. People who enjoy Wisconsin state parks, forests, natural and wildlife areas and other lands owned by the state now have a new online tool to examine how the properties are managed.

The DNR has introduced the APIP - or Annual Property Implementation Plans app. DNR section chief for natural heritage conservation, Jim Woodford in Rhinelander outlines how the app works..

WXPR Saturday Edition with Ken Krall