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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

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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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Can't make it to the polls on April 7? Early voting starts at public libraries in Madison on Tuesday, March 24.

The Spring Election will take place on April 7, 2026 and in-person absentee voting is available beginning next week on Tues, March 24 - Sunday, April 5 at all Madison Public Library locations thanks to our partnership with the City Of Madison Clerk.

During in-person absentee voting hours at the library, City of Madison, Wisconsin Government residents can vote absentee, return absentee ballots, and register to vote (except during the three days before an election).

Learn more about voting at the library, and see specific dates and times available beginning March 24 by visiting madpl.org/vote

Happy Spring y’all! Market season is getting closer, with just 3 weeks til our opening day on April 11th. 🌷🌷🌷

We hope you’ll join us each and every Saturday this season, from 7am - 12:30pm inside University Research Park at 505 S. Rosa Road.

On Saturday, March 21, Focused Interruption is joining St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Messiah Lutheran Church for something powerful.

Together, they are hosting a Safe Gun Disposal Event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Paul A.M.E. Church (4525 Diamond Dr., Madison, WI), followed by a public forging demonstration from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This event is free, confidential, and open to all community members.

Why this matters:
This event gives community members a safe and responsible way to remove unwanted fi****ms from their homes. Instead of these weapons being resold or re-entering circulation, the fi****ms will be dismantled and the metal parts transformed into garden tools and artwork as part of the national Guns to Gardens movement. It is a powerful act of transformation, turning instruments of harm into tools that nurture growth and healing in our communities.

For Focused Interruption, this initiative is prevention in practice. Our work across outreach, community safety mediation, mentorship, and aftercare services addresses the root causes of violence and helps communities recover and build safer futures. Removing unwanted fi****ms from homes and neighborhoods is a practical, meaningful step in that direction.

Incentives for participation:
To encourage participation, individuals who surrender fi****ms will receive gift cards for gas or groceries. Cards range from $100 to $200 depending on the type of firearm, making it easier for community members to safely remove weapons they no longer want at home.

Community collaboration is essential to preventing violence and building safer neighborhoods. By working together, we can remove unwanted fi****ms from circulation and transform them into symbols of renewal and hope.

Questions about the event? Please contact Kay Corbin at [email protected]

Find out more about the City of Madison's Yard Waste Pickup for Spring 2026 here

Spring Yard Waste Collection Set-Out Date Schedule for 2026 Now Available The 2026 set-out date schedule for the Streets Division's springtime yard waste collection is now available on the yard waste website. When do I put out yard waste for pickup?Go to our yard waste website.Enter your address into the form. You will then see the dates when you should put yard waste out...

National Winter Weather Preparedness Week! ❄

Stay informed by signing up for Metro's Service Alert text and email messages. Additionally, learn about tips for Winter Weather Riding. We encourage all Metro riders to allow extra time for their commutes and to be prepared for winter weather as they travel this season. 🚌

👉 Sign up for Service Alerts and learn helpful Winter Weather Riding tips at https://bit.ly/3TUl6CF.