Milwaukee County

Spring is quickly approaching and a handful of Explore and Restore expeditions have already been scheduled for the month of May! If you are interested in attending one or would like more information you can register with the Urban Ecology Center.

January 30, 2013 Update

Two hikes along the Milwaukee River are planned for the second half of February- Can you make it?

The aim of the Water Quality Mini-Grant Program is to support local, grassroots efforts that employ green infrastructure practices and water quality-related activities that will improve water quality, enhance conservation, restore habitat or educate people about these issues and associated stewardship actions.

Behind every successful innovation in storm water, surface water, and groundwater management, there is an idea, a champion and a risk. Join us for the 2012 webinar series and find out how other Wisconsin cities, villages and towns are making creative improvements in their operations under similar cost, labor and time constraints as you face. [...]

Milwaukee County’s UW-Extension Natural Areas Program received the 2012 Virginia M. Kline Award for Excellence in Community-Based Restoration. The award ceremony will be October 11that the UW-Arboretum in Madison.

Earth Partnership for Schools is offering a Great Lakes Earth Partnership Institute to involve students in native plantings that improve water quality, benefit wildlife and offer meaningful, project-based learning opportunities!

The 2011 Gathering Waters Festival is a FREE outdoor adventure on a peninsula park in Lake Michigan off the coast of Summerfest. The Best in Milwaukee music, food, beverages with over 110 exhibitors.