Join us for 1000 Friends of Wisconsin’s 30th Anniversary on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30p-8:00p at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building in Madison, Wisconsin. Celebrating 30 years of protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and building healthy communities around the state.
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Our August e-newsletter is here! From housing and parking reform to transportation, trails, and community advocacy, this issue highlights the people and ideas shaping more connected, affordable, and sustainable Wisconsin communities. Plus, get the latest on Rethink 794, our Community Housing Academy, upcoming events, and our 30th anniversary celebration.
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We are looking for event sponsors to help support an evening that brings together the people and organizations who have shaped 30 years of conservation and smart growth in Wisconsin.
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Join Daniel Herriges, Policy Director at the Parking Reform Network, and a local panel of land use, housing, and transportation leaders, for an in-person (and virtual) discussion on Monday, August 24, in Stevens Point (or virtual option). We’ll discuss how parking policies shape housing affordability, land use, transportation, and community development.
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Coming Fall 2026! You may be familiar with our Community Transportation Academy, but did you know that we’re planning our first-ever Community Housing Academy in Milwaukee? Over 7 weeks of in-person sessions, we will equip local advocates with the knowledge, tools, and connections to engage with effective housing advocacy and policy change to expand housing options in […]
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By Jen Walker / Participants in the Madison Community Transportation Academy gain a firsthand understanding of how transportation systems shape daily life – highlighting lessons about walkability, public transit, accessibility, and the importance of creating safer, more connected communities for everyone.
Read more about "A Walk, a Bus Ride, and a New Way of Seeing Our Streets "Your monthly, quarterly, or annual gift provides the steady support that helps 1000 Friends of Wisconsin advocate for better communities, protect our natural resources, and advance lasting solutions across the state.
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For a limited time, all new members who join 1000 Friends of Wisconsin and commit to recurring donations will receive an eco-friendly cotton tote bag and sticker as our thanks for supporting a healthier, more prosperous Wisconsin.
