Neighbrily

Parks Alive - Theme Arts & Culture
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 5pm - 7 pm
Meadowood Park, 5810 Thrush Lane
Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share in fun, family friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.

Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to:

Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd
Madison, WI 53711

Much of Dane County currently has air quality at the “Unhealthy” or worse level this morning.

✅Take steps to protect yourself in poor air quality: https://tinyurl.com/4an5fkcf
⚠️Keep an eye on air quality before heading out: https://www.airnow.gov/
📍Neighborhood air monitors in Madison: https://www.lovemyair.com/wisconsin/Home/Map

Neighbors are people, not corporations. 🏠🏢❤️

At Neighbrily, we believe that true community is built by the actual people who live here and care for our neighborhood. We proudly support and welcome all of our residents—whether you live in a single-family home, an apartment, or a local group home. You are the heartbeat of our community!

What we don't support are outside corporations and LLCs buying up single-family homes, taking them off the market for families, and converting them into profit-driven commercial operations.

If you believe housing should be about community rather than corporate profit margins, please stand with us. Take a moment to sign and share this important Change.org petition:

👉 https://c.org/XcJBJJsdh9

Together, we can ensure our neighborhood remains a welcoming place for real people and families. Thank you for your support! And if you agree, share this post!

www.change.org

Election Day is almost here, and it is time to make your voice heard! Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, is the day to head to the polls.
Every vote counts in our community. Whether you are heading out before work or stopping by on your way home, make sure you have a plan to get to your polling place.
🗳️ Election Day Details
Polls Open: 7:00 AM
Polls Close: 8:00 PM (If you are in line by 8:00 PM, you must be allowed to vote!)
Find Your Polling Place: MyVote Wisconsin

Home My Vote

There’s a new way to donate to the Zoo! Next time you visit, you’ll notice a tap to pay kiosk at the front entrance just outside our Guest Services building. There are still cash donation boxes throughout the Zoo but for everyone who has stopped carrying cash, there is now an easy, cashless way to make a donation!

FREE Electronics Recycling! 🔌♻️
Celebrate Earth Day early with Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin! Drop off your unwanted electronics on April 18 (8am-12pm) at the Hilldale Shopping Center (behind L.L. Bean).

We take everything from old laptops and phones to big-screen TVs and cables. Rain or shine, let’s work together to keep Madison green! 🌿

Rats and mice in your home aren’t just a nuisance, they can cause property damage and spread disease. You can prevent these problems in our neighborhood by making sure your property is not rodent-friendly. We have tips for removing food sources and places rats and mice can nest: tinyurl.com/ratmiceprevention

Attention all Madison gardeners! 🌿

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your first raised bed this spring, we have an incredible local resource right at our fingertips.

The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture website is a gold mine for anyone growing in our Wisconsin climate. Instead of guessing what’s wrong with your tomatoes or when to prune your hydrangeas, you can get science-based answers specifically for our region.

Here’s what you can find there:
✅ The Garden Fact Sheet Database: Detailed guides on everything from growing leafy greens to managing emerald ash borer.
✅ Plant Disease Diagnostics: Help identifying those mysterious spots on your leaves.
✅ The Learning Center: Webinars and articles on composting, pollinator gardens, and soil health.

Check it out here before you head out to the garden this weekend:
👉 https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/

What are you planning to put in the ground first this year? Let’s share some local tips in the comments! 👇

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