The Hank Aaron State Trail runs behind the Menomonee Valley branch of the Urban Ecology Center. Help clean the area on Saturday, March 21. (NNS file photo)

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1. A Transportation Building Bonanza: Saturday, March 21

The Milwaukee County Historical Society invites families to a day filled with exploring transportation, including planes, trains, cars and more. The Milwaukee Fire Museum, Dream Bikes and other organizations will be present with displays. Family Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at 910 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Admission is free and light refreshments will be available for purchase. More information here.

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2. Intergenerational Dialogue: Saturday, March 21

Running Rebels Community Organization, My Brother’s Keeper Milwaukee and other local organizations are collaborating to lead an intergenerational dialogue about brotherhood and violence prevention. The discussion is from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at 225 W. Capitol Drive. More information here.

3. Home Repair Grant Kickoff:  Saturday, March 21

The Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District invites residents to its launch of the Home Repair Grant program from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Maskani Place Apartments, 320 E. Center St. There will be onsite applications, resources, refreshments and more. More information here.

4. Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, March 21

Residents can learn how to install and properly care for a rain barrel from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. After the workshop, you will receive a free rain garden plant kit. More information here.

5. Park Rangers at Menomonee Valley: Saturday, March 21

Children and adults can help clean Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at 3700 W. Pierce St. You will pick up trash and make note of any maintenance needs. All volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.