Meet us at the Rowing Club (1990 N. Commerce St) to explore the Milwaukee River from a canoe with a guide from the Urban Ecology Center. Beginners to experienced paddlers are invited to join us for a relaxing paddle followed by a cheers to a great paddle at Lakefront Brewery! Price includes one beverage. BONUS: …

Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.Learn how food is grown, the cultural connections to what we eat, how food works in our bodies, and how to prepare meals at home. Snack Hack also reveals the culinary world …

This book club approaches American identity as an evolving and ongoing conversation, using fiction and non-fiction to explore questions of identity, assimilation, language, cuisine, generational change and other aspects of life in the United States.February 16, 2022Parachutes by Kelly YangMarch 16, 2022Good Time Party Girl: The Notorious Life of Dirty Helen Cromwell 1886-1969 by Helen …

Create space for your creative side and join us for one hour of writing! Bring something to write with and we'll bring the prompt!Our Spring & Summer Write In Sessions will take place at 7pm CST on the following Thursdays:-March 17-May 19-June 16-July 14We start each meeting with an introductions and a quick check in …

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs as the ability to use words is lost. Join us and learn about:Common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia.Strategies to help manage common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer's disease.How to decode behavioral messagesAlzheimer's Association resources …

(For everyone) Have you ever wondered what that yellow, purple or red flower is? Join our Land Stewardship experts to learn about the taxonomy of plants and their identifying characteristics. We will stroll through our parks to see what's in bloom and talk about the names and features of the plants we see. Botany Walks …

Our 15th annual Summer Solstice Soirée presented by Godfrey & Kahn with hosts Christi & John Clancy and Mary Gute Witte & Edward (Ned) Witte will be a unique, outdoor event to celebrate and raise funds for the Urban Ecology Center!Attendees can look forward to:Delicious food from Wisconsin's first green caterer, Tall Guy and A …

Green thumb gardeners are invited to explore the creative gardening spaces at Core El Centro and at the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center. We'll start on the green roof at Core El Centro and embark on a family friendly sensory garden experience. Then take an Urban Ecology Center bus to Three Bridges Park for a …

BIKE DAY IS BACK!Join Sixteenth Street for our FREE community wellness event that’s fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome!Visit all the healthy food, activity, and education stations for a chance to pick up a FREE BIKE, helmet, and lock*!Event activities:• Bike fittings• Healthy food• Kids’ activities• Music & entertainment• Zumba & Salsa instructionWe …

You Can Fix It! DIY WorkshopSaturday, June 18th, 2022 at 11:00amLocation: Coming Soon!Save the date for VIA's Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Home Repair Workshop. Pesky holes in your window/door screen preventing you from opening your windows/doors and letting the fresh air come in? During this workshop you will learn how to repair the window/door mesh screen. These …