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Inspire(d)'s Benji Nichols participates in 2019-20 Leadership Iowa Class! Read an interview between Aryn and Benji about the Leadership Iowa Experience.

Fall 2019 Inspire(d)! Community Builders, Driftless Mill History, Mid-Wisco Roadtrip, 12 Ways to Show Up for Your Community, Apple Orchards, & More!

Luke Zahm pursues his passion for food & cultivates identity for the Midwest as a chef, at his restaurant, Driftless Café, and now through Wisconsin Foodie.

Utilize these ideas for community care — ranging from small acts of kindness to something larger like volunteering your time or skillset.

The Driftless Region is full of agricultural history, including local stone mills — some of which are still operating today!

Peake Orchards was started by Al Peake 40 years ago in rural Waukon, Iowa. His love of the orchard and the connection to family keeps Al inspired.

Check out this list of local apple orchards in the Driftless Area to visit this fall! Go to websites and/or call beforehand to make sure of current hours.

For this falls' Paper Project, Roxie shows you how to fold paper boats... and maybe, like her, you'll make nearly 100 of them!

Hike to the Driftless Area's picturesque peaks and lookouts or adventure to the parks and trails that will give you the best views of the surrounding area.

Lissie takes a moment to talk gardening and the importance of Seed Saver's Exchange in advance of her performance at the 2019 SSE Benefit Concert.

Find the Magic! Summer Theatre • Highlandville Dances + Foot-Notes • Peak Peaks • Foraging • Glamping • How to Make a Heart Mobile • Summer Music & More!

David Huckfelt talks about why Seed Savers Exchange is extraordinary in the heirloom seed world, and their upcoming benefit concert on August 3, 2019.