Add beauty and ecological value to your yard by incorporating native plants into your landscape!
Post from Community: Bloom and Groom 2021
Spring into Spring and join us as we sale flowers at a reduced rate as part of the neighborhood beautification in the Washington Park Neighborhood.
Post from Community: Outdoor rock climbing
Learn how to rock climb and get some fresh air on our three story open-air rock wall.
Post from Community: Nature by bike
Hop on a bike and explore areas along the trail with us as we search for wildlife and enjoy the breeze in the air.
Post from Community: Winter Adventure Days for Kids at Riverside Park and Washington Park
Join us for a fun, active day of playing in the park. We’ll take a look at what makes Wisconsin Winters special through crafts, games and so much more!
Post from Community: The Urban Ecology Center launches a Learning Virtual Site “Urban Ecology Center In My Backyard”
While social distancing has been keeping us cooped up in our houses for weeks, our work is very alive and we want to keep encouraging everyone to get outside in their neighborhoods and connect with nature. To make this happen, we have launched a new virtual educational platform, the Urban Ecology Center In My Backyard.
Post from Communtiy: Bloom n’ Groom at the Urban Ecology Center
Come to the 3rd annual Washington Park Bloom and Groom event. Peruse the plant stands for annual flowering plants to beautify your yard and home with splashes of color May through October, available in containers and hanging baskets.
Post from Community: Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park
Grab your stocking caps and your crew and head out to cure your cabin fever at one of Milwaukee’s favorite winter adventures – the Urban Candlelight Hike!
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This annual fundraising hike benefiting the Urban Ecology Center will take you on a 2.5-mile route in beautiful Riverside Park, through the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum and along both sides of the Milwaukee River.
Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park returns on Saturday, February 23
Grab your friends and family and bundle up for an exciting winter adventure at the Urban Candlelight Hike!