Sustainable Actions

Use your Vehicle Efficiently
RIDESHARE Carpooling
Walking and Bicycle Resources - Coming Soon
Use Public Transportation
Eat Locally Produced Foods
Grow your Own Food - Coming Soon
Cell Phone Recycling
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Visit the Oshkosh Public Library
Protect our Waters
Environmental Boating Tips -
Coming Soon
Get Involved in the Community - Coming Soon
Medication and Pharmaceutical Disposal
Plant a Tree

Sustainable Resource Pages

For Daily Life

Including local purchasing, food, transportation, water protection, and more.

For Home

Including energy savings, water conservation, gardening, and more.

For Work

Including recycling, transportation, communications, and more. Coming Soon

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Community Programs

EAA Rideshare
Matches pilots/drivers with passengers for the annual journey to the EAA festival

Mascoutin Valley State Trail
5.3 mile trail runs through the southwest corner of Winnebago County and continues on into both Green Lake & Fond du Lac Counties

Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
a non-profit, member supported conservation organization dedicated to preserving the special natural places that contribute to our natural heritage and sustain our quality of life

Oshkosh Area Farmer’s Markets
Provides information on local farmer's markets, including date, time, and locations

Oshkosh Area Humane Society
Dedicated to providing shelter and care to stray, unwanted or abandoned cats and dogs in the Oshkosh area

Oshkosh Bird Club - Coming Soon
Works to stimulate interest in and promote the preservation of birds

Oshkosh FreeCycle
Free online group open to anyone who wants to recycle their unwanted items rather than throw them away—everything must be free.

Oshkosh Safe Routes to Schools
Program that encourages children to walk and bike to school through the development of safe routes to schools". Header will be "Oshkosh Safe Routes to Schools

ReLeaf Oshkosh’s Terraces Program
Partnership of the city Forestry Department and community members, with the goal of planting new trees on Oshkosh’s terraces.

Sheldon Nature Area Coming Soon
Nature preserve owned and facilitated by the Oshkosh Area School District.

Sherman Road Community Garden
Located just north of Oshkosh, affordable garden plots available for rent, with over 200 gardeners participating annually.

UW Extension Natural Step Circles
Provides information, motivation and support for individuals in the community to become actively involved in efforts to make their community more sustainable.

UW Oshkosh Earth Charter
A coalition of campus and community members working to inspire positive change in our community, with a culminating annual week-long Earth Charter Summit in October.

UW Oshkosh Environmental Studies
Educating to teach the social, cultural, and ecological variables that lead to environmental degradation and to inspire critical thought and action in response.

Winnebago Lakes Programs
Conservation efforts to protect water quality, improve land management, and enhance wildlife habitat

Winnebago Prairie Restoration Project
30 acres throughout Winnebago County park converted to Prairie land, improving soil quality, air quality, native habitat, and providing a valuable educational opportunity

Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department
Provides leadership in carrying out programs and policies dedicated to conserving Winnebago County’s natural resources

Winnebago Lakes Council
Provides educational programming and
volunteer opportunities dedicated to protecting and improving the ecological health and scenic beauty of the Winnebago lakes system

Wiowash Recreation Trail
30 mile trail running North from Oshkosh

Visit the Municipal Programs page for City of Oshkosh programs and resources.


Additional Resources

Aldo Leopold Foundation
Encourages ecological and ethical use of private and public land, and promote an understanding of the total land community
Savor Wisconsin
Enables consumers to find their favorite Wisconsin products online.
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
Works to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle by empowering citizens to build communities where bicyclists are safe to ride
Something Special From Wisconsin
Every dollar spent on SSfW products and services supports local farmers, food processors, entrepreneurs, our communities and livelihood, as well as the Wisconsin way of life.
East Central ITBEC
Promotes collaborative efforts between Calumet, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee and Winnebago counties to improve tourism and economic development.
Travel Green Wisconsin
Reviews, certifies and recognizes tourism businesses and organizations that have made a commitment to reducing their environmental impact
Eastern WI Farm Fresh Atlas
A non-profit regional publication listing farms, businesses, farmers markets, artisans, institutions and events promoting buying and producing locally made foods and products
Urban Ecology Center
A Milwaukee WI based neighborhood environmental action and education center
Glacierland Resource Conservation and
Development

Coordinates and enhances resource conservation and rural and urban opportunities in northeast Wisconsin through private and public partnerships
UW Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
Facilitates research and educational programs for sustainable agriculture
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstrations.
Wisconsin Dept Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protections
Services include environmental protection, animal welfare, agriculture, food safety, and trade
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Wisconsin USDA, helping people help the land
Wisconsin Partners for Sustainability
Network of individuals and organizations who share an interest in sustaining and improving the quality of life around us
N.E. Wisconsin Audobon Society
Provides wildlife information, education, and fieldtrips.
Wisconsin DNR
Government body responsible for management and protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Environmental education and advocacy group
Winnebago Lakes Water Quality Report
Lake Winnebago System report summarizes the water quality monitoring data that the DNR collects from the System lakes and explores how water quality impacts, and is impacted by, aquatic plants, fish, invasive species, etc.
Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited Land Conservation
Active in the conservation, protection, and restoration of wetlands, floodplains, shorelands, and native praries
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Land Conservation
Partners with the WI DNR and landowners to restore Wisconsin wetlands and upland habitat of waterfowl
Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Management
Working with people to protect and manage Wisconsin wildlife populations and their habitats, and promoting wildlife enjoyment and appreciation for the benefit of current and future generations
Wisconsin Land Stewardship Program
State program to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation
Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails
Wisconsin’s State Park System
Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation
mission is to create opportunities for people who care about Wisconsin's lands, waters and wildlife to deepen their understanding and appreciation for these natural resources, to support state and local conservation programs, and to establish conservation endowments
ECOS-Fox Valley
Regional sustainability coalition