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Get ready for school with PBS KIDS activities to spark a love of learning

August 10, 2023

Helping children learn the foundational skills they’ll use when starting school can be a lot of work. With help from…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Designing your turf-free landscape

August 10, 2023

Note: This is Part Two of a 3-part blog series explaining how to “Replace your lawn with something better, a…

Aw, shucks! Five PBS recipes to enjoy sweet corn season

August 2, 2023

As sweet as summer days are long, sweet corn is the yellow gold of Wisconsin’s hottest days. Find it in…

Summertime activities from your favorite PBS KIDS shows

August 1, 2023

From thunderstorms and bike rides to outdoor water play and cookouts, summertime is full of moments that make kids wonder…

Capture your entry for the 2024 Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition and view galleries of past winners!

July 28, 2023

Each year, the Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition exhibits the work of amateur photographers from Wisconsin to nearly 15,000…

Three canine questions to ponder during the ‘Dog Days of Summer’

July 27, 2023

The mercury is rising, and for anyone in the Northern Hemisphere who has taken a step outside since early July,…

Quilter celebrates and shares Black history through her work – read a Q&A with Karen Hinton Robinson

July 14, 2023

Welcoming quilting enthusiasts from around the state and across the country, PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions will host the…

Learn more about the new season of ‘Let’s Grow Stuff’ – read a Q&A with series co-host Ben Futa

July 13, 2023

Throughout the 2023 season of Let’s Grow Stuff, co-host Ben Futa is leading a sustained conversation, both in videos and…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Erik Ernst

I'm the Communications Associate Director at PBS Wisconsin. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

Mike Devine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer and writer, he has experience telling stories from everything from a history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.