Building comunidad one event at a time
(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 …
(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 …
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: …
(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 …
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: …
(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 …
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: …
Pedal by to celebrate WI Bike Week at Riverside Park! Start summer with a ride, drink, and bite from your new favorite food trucks! Make new friends and bring your family to ride the Oak Leaf Trail, play yard games, and hang out.Vendors include: Black Husky Brewing, Pete's Pops, and Pedro's South American Food TruckFor …
Join the Urban Ecology Center staff and volunteers for a coffee and snack on your commute. Learn about what's happening in Riverside Park this summer and share stories about bike adventures.For any additional questions about this program, reach out to Riverside Park Branch Manager, Chris Steinkamp at [email protected]. Registration is NOT required for this event.
(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 …
Four artists are showing their work together for the first time. Each has their own distinct style. Their unifying theme is nature displayed through stained glass, paintings, mosaics, and more.These four artists have gotten to know each other through their involvement in the Jewish community. Our work has two main themes –nature-based representationalism and abstract …
(For families) Learn how to rock climb and get some fresh air on our three story open-air rock wall. Make it to the top and see the city from a whole new perspective! Trained belayers will be there to show you the ropes and cheer you on from the ground. All equipment is UEC provided.For …
(For adults & teens) Gather your flock and join the 2022 Green Birding Challenge as a part of the Brew City Birding Festival! This program inspires fossil-fuel-free, friendly competition among all levels of birders and encourages everyone to explore the wonders of resident and migratory birds in Milwaukee.Gather your flock and register for the Green …
Events happening all week long!(For adults & teens) Purchase this Frequent Flyer Pass for discounts on Brew City Birding Festival events! With this purchase, you will receive discount codes via email that provide 50% off all field trips and the Big Green Birding Bike Ride, in addition to 100% off program costs for all lectures …
(For adults & teens) Gather your flock and join the 2022 Green Birding Challenge as a part of the Brew City Birding Festival! This program inspires fossil-fuel-free, friendly competition among all levels of birders and encourages everyone to explore the wonders of resident and migratory birds in Milwaukee.Gather your flock and register for the Green …
(For adults) Join us for a heat-building beginner yoga session- fireside at Riverside Park with our friends from Collective Flow MKE! Enjoy 45 minutes of practice indoors along with warm beverages and camaraderie of others. After our practice together, join an Urban Ecology Center educator for a spring awakening hike- through Riverside Park.This class is …
(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 …
(For adults) Get ready for the spring season with this introductory, hands-on food preservation workshop! Gain valuable life skills and take home your own preserves. Master Food Preserver, Annie Wegner LeFort will discuss safe food preservation techniques and guide you to making your own jams and jellies. Handouts & recipes included. Participants will go home …
(For adults & teens) The Pesto Workshop is back! After a great "toast" last year with our freshly made Garlic Mustard Pesto, we've decided to join the clean up again (and eat it too)! While we're enjoying some spring air, some fresh bread will be baked for our pesto perfection. Bring a small jar or …
(For adults) Join us for a heat-building beginner outdoor yoga session with our friends from Collective Flow MKE! Enjoy 45 minutes of practice followed by an optional spring awakening hike through the Riverside Park with an educator.This class is designed for those at a beginner level of yoga. Please bring your own mat and some …
(For adults) Hone your skills! If the thought of slicing and dicing all those fresh local vegetables prevents you from cooking from scratch, come and learn how to “sharpen” your basic knife skills. Trained chef Annie Wegner LeFort will teach basic cutting techniques as well as discuss selection and care of knives for food preparation. …
(For children 5-10 years old) Take on the outdoors as you explore different ecosystems around Riverside Park. From the prairie and into the forest, check out the Milwaukee River and all the life right here in our city! Please bring appropriate clothing, footwear, and other gear (hats, gloves, etc.) to be comfortable and warm when …
(For everyone) Join us as we kick off Earth Week of Service with the Spring River Cleanup in partnership with Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Come help us pick up trash in our neighborhood. Afterward, let's keep celebrating Earth Day at Rock the Green in the Harley Davidson Museum (12pm-3pm)!For any additional questions about this program, reach out …
(For children 5-10 years old) Take on the outdoors as you explore different ecosystems around Riverside Park. From the prairie and into the forest, check out the Milwaukee River and all the life right here in our city! Please bring appropriate clothing, footwear, and other gear (hats, gloves, etc.) to be comfortable and warm when …
Event Description(For students 1st-6th grade) Learn how to take care of our planet as we get closer to Earth Day! Join us to build shelters, learn the Leave No Trace practices of camping, plant some early spring seeds, and head out on an orienteering course! Dress for the weather, bring a bag lunch, water bottle, …