The Larry Meiller Show

We talk with the Wisconsin DNR Deputy Secretary about Earth Day and how the coronavirus is affecting the department. We also look at park closings and any impacts to the upcoming hunting and fishing seasons and other events.

Wisconsin is home to many influential people, one of them was Gaylord Nelson. We look at his idea for a day to learn about the environment and a new PBS Wisconsin biography about him and Earth Day.

Clean, available water is essential — not only to remain safe from disease — but to maintain good health. We talk with an expert, with decades of water and environmental expertise, about what it means to be a water steward in your community and around the world.

Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has a lot of folks facing difficult decisions about end of life care for loved ones right now. It's also National Healthcare Decisions Day this week. We talk with two experts on end of life planning, about what needs to be done and how you can do it.

There are different types of movement disorders, including essential tremor, Parkinson's, Huntington's and dystonia. We speak with a physician who specializes in these disorders about the symptoms, how they are treated and new research in these areas.

There are so many ways to connect virtually, we talk about how to choose platforms that suit your needs and how to use them securely and safely. We also talk about the move to online learning, why your computer and internet might be slower than usual, and how to digitize important documents and photos.

It’s not quite time to plant but there is lots to do to get ready for the season. We talk about garden prep, pruning, planting and lawn alternatives.

As many people turn to gardening in this time of isolation, we talk to our home improvement expert about how your garden can help your house. We look at controlling water by controlling slope, drainage and infiltration.

We are in the early stages of spring bird migration in Wisconsin. Our bird expert talks about what species have arrived — mostly waterfowl — and when to expect others to arrive.

If you’ve considered taking up running, this may be the perfect time to start. We talk with a running expert about what you should know before you start. And if you are an experienced runner who wants to improve, we have advice for you too.

Biking is the perfect way to get out of the house. We talk to two experts about what you need to know about getting your bike ready. We also talk about where you can go.

While discovering new books at the library isn't an option for families right now, chances are you have some materials and books around your house that can capture — or even recapture — the attention of the kids in your life. We talk with a children's librarian about using existing resources and books to stay engaged and keep reading.

We love to love libraries, and even though they may be closed during the shelter in place order, libraries are continuing to offer resources to their communities. We hear more about accessing resources and materials from libraries during this time.

More time at home has sparked a growing interest in gardening. We talk about a popular, easy method of growing plants with the inventor of straw bale gardening.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the new coronavirus by setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts. We talk about what you need to know to avoid these scams with our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.