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Brush & Yard Waste Collection, Good Neighbor Gathering, Lake Wingra Loop Community Bike Ride

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Hi Everyone,

Now that the weather has cooled off, it's the perfect time to get caught up on all that yard work. Granted, it's also high season for those pesky mosquitos, but I'll take the cool weather over the stifling heat any day. 

There wiill be one more pick up in September for brush. Click here to find out when the final brush pickup will take place on your street. 

Next up is yard waste, the pick up for which starts in October. Click here to find out when you should be setting out yard waste on your curb. 

Keep in mind you can compost yard waste. That's right, yard and garden waste, including the leaves you rake from your lawn can be composted along with food scraps from your kitchen. Learn more by clicking here.

The 5th Annual Madison Good Neighbor Gathering

The 5th annual Madison Good Neighbor Gathering(link is external) is this Sunday, September 7 from noon to 4 pm in Brittingham Park. Sponsored by Dudgeon-Monroe, Vilas, Greenbush, Bay Creek, Monona Bay, Triangle, and Bayview neighborhoods, local businesses, organizations and individual donors, this free event promises fun and exciting activities for all ages, including bouncy slides, a climbing wall, food trucks, a scavenger hunt, circus activities, educational tables, dance and music, and more. Kids who pre-register will get a gift bag. Click on the QR code to register here: Madison GNG(link is external)

Explore the Lake Wingra Loop

Save The Date: Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride — Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 1–3 pm

Come explore Madison’s hidden gem by joining neighbors and friends for a community event around the 6.5-mile Lake Wingra Loop. Whether you bike, run, or walk, the loop offers an urban oasis filled with natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and neighborhood character.

The route circles Lake Wingra, passing through the Vilas, Dudgeon-Monroe, Nakoma, Arboretum, and Greenbush neighborhoods.  Along the way, markers and a digital Story Map highlight points of interest - from Native Ho-Chunk heritage sites and historic park developments to the ecological challenges and community stewardship that shape the lake today.

The Lake Wingra Loop Story Map is a product of a collaboration between the Friends of Lake Wingra, City of Madison Engineering, the UW Arboretum and representatives of the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Wingra. Detailed descriptions of the sites around the lake were vetted by the group and the larger community, including Bill Quackenbush, Ho-Chunk Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.

Start the event with a welcome at 1:00 pm at the Vilas Park tennis court parking area (end of Edgewood Ave.), then enjoy the route at your own pace. Information tables and local experts will be stationed along the way to share insights about the area’s history, ecology, and cultural significance.

Learn more and access the Story Map at: lakewingra.org/2025-lake-wingra-community-bike-ride

Come celebrate Lake Wingra and its unique story!

Here are the rest of this week's updates:

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings 

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page. 

  • Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, September 8, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include the appointments of Lydia McComas for City Clerk and Jamie M. Acton for Transit General Manager, as well as a briefing on the Executive Capital Budget. 
  • Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include the 2026 Executive Capital Budget. 
  • Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation on the Parks Division Capital Budget. 

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here. 

Announcements and News Releases 

  • Temporary closure for Tree Trimming - Milwaukee St: Starting at 9:00am on Monday, September 8, City of Madison Forestry will begin trimming terrace trees at 2838 Milwaukee Street for routine maintenance.  This work is expected to take 3 hours. [posted September 4, 2025] 

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted. 

Events 

  • Fall Home Maintenance by Project Home, Tuesday, September 9: Is your home ready for winter’s chill? Don’t wait until the first snowstorm to discover a leaky roof or a frozen pipe! This Fall Home Maintenance class will empower you to proactively prepare your home for the harsh winter months, saving you money and headaches down the road.  
  • Period Products 101, Tuesday, September 9: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Public Library to host the third annual Period Party at Goodman South Madison Library in September! This year, the program is expanding from a single-day celebration to a multi-session series where youth and families can go in-depth to learn about menstruation, puberty, period products, and more. 
  • Conservation Park Tour, Wednesday, September 10: Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Topics vary and include highlights of the past, present and future of the land.  
  • Faces of Our Westside Districts: Meet and Greet Edition 2025, Wednesday, September 10: Join us for an engaging evening at Vel Phillips Memorial High School where you can meet and greet the amazing individuals who make up our vibrant community. Come and discover the diverse faces that make the Westside unique. This is your chance to connect with local elected officials, neighbors, and fellow residents from the Westside Districts. 
  • Southwest Area Plan Engagement - Allied Community Meal, Friday September 12: The Southwest Area Plan team is interested in hearing Allied neighborhood’s priorities for small community projects that could be built in their area! Allied residents are invited to the Allied Community Meal on Friday September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to vote on their favorite type of community project and enjoy a meal sponsored by the City’s Allied Neighborhood Resource Team. This event will take place at 2370 Revival Ridge, indoors if it’s raining, outdoors if not. 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, September 13: Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison.  
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, September 14: Early Fall Migrants ~ Join enthused Bird Guides Melissa Kesling and Chuck Henrikson to have fun looking for tiny warblers in the trees, brightly patterned ducks and geese on the lake, and other fall migratory birds getting an early jump on their travel south for the winter. 

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar. 

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

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