Wisconsin Idea
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Badgers on Tap: Artificial Intelligence at The Rigby in Madison, WI
Presenter: Kyle Cranmer
7 p.m.
119 E Main St., Madison, WI 53703
Friday, August 7, 2026
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"How Glaciers Shaped Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in Warrens, WI
Presenter: Lucas Zoet
9 a.m.
1704 Atlantic Rd, Warrens, WI 54666-8635, United States
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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"Swedish Pancakes for Breakfast?": In-Person Badger Talk in Balsam Lake, WI
Presenter: Marcus Cederstrom
7 p.m.
120 W Main St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-8015, United States
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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"Oral History: What Is It and Why Is It Important?": In-Person Badger Talk Workshop in Fitchburg, WI
Presenter: Troy Reeves
5:30 p.m.
6250 Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719-1902, United States
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Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, WI
Presenter: Eli Sofovich
8:30 p.m.
9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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"A Wisconsin Tropical Sea – Clues of Wisconsin’s Ancient Past as Told by the Rocks in Your Backyard"
Presenter: Esther Stewart
10 a.m.
101 Spring Water Alley, Cambridge, WI 53523
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Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI
Presenter: Zach Lewis
8 p.m.
E10320 Fern Dell Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen, WI
Presenter: Jodie Kiyokawa
8:30 p.m.
36764 Copper Falls Mellen, WI 54546
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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"The Continuum of Caregiving: Navigating Every Phase": In-Person Badger Talk in Fond du Lac, WI
Presenter: Bonnie Nuttkinson
12:45 p.m.
N6717 Streblow Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54937
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"Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail": In-Person Badger Talk in Prairie du Sac, WI
Presenter: David Mickelson
6:30 p.m.
540 Water St Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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"Eyes on the Skies: The Current Night Sky, What to Watch for, How to Observe it": Mellen, WI
Presenter: James Lattis
7:30 p.m.
36764 Copper Falls Mellen, WI 54546
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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"Nordic Food and Fun During the Holiday Season": In-Person Badger Talk in Bristol, WI
Presenter: Marcus Cederstrom
6:30 p.m.
19600 75th St, Bristol, WI 53104
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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"First Peoples of Wisconsin: Tribal Courts": In-Person Lunch & Learn Badger Talk in Sheboygan, WI
Presenter: Larry Nesper
Noon
3110 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
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Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, WI
Presenter: Jodie Kiyokawa
7:30 p.m.
900 Sanderling Ln Sheboygan, WI 53081
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Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, WI
Presenter: Alejandra Lopez Holguin
7:45 p.m.
9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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"Music in a Time of Crisis: The Songs & Legacies of the Vietnam War": Badger Talk in Rio, WI
Presenter: Doug Bradley
6 p.m.
324 W Lyons St. Rio, WI 53960
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"Introduction to AI and American National Security": In-Person Badger Talk in Madison, WI
Presenter: Dave Schroeder
6 p.m.
1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715-1149, United States
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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"Vaccines Against Overdose": In-Person Badger Talk in Viroqua, WI
Presenter: Cody Wenthur
5:30 p.m.
206 S Rock Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665-1538, United States
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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"Music and the Human Spirit": In-Person Badger Talk in Mineral Point, WI
Presenter: Dan Cavanagh
2 p.m.
139 High St, Mineral Point, WI 53565-1207, United States
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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"Role of the Gut Microbiome in Dementia and Alzheimer's": In-Person Badger Talk in Greenfield, WI
Presenter: Barbara Bendlin
10:30 a.m.
9405 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53228